PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Arsscott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Kimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley Kimmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Arsscott
vs
Kimmons

182 cm
27
222 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rigel Arsscott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stanley Kimmons!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arsscott closes the distance and clinches.

Arsscott gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kimmons regains guard.

Kimmons has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Arsscott is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Arsscott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Arsscott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Arsscott scores with a takedown into Kimmons's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arsscott wants to stand but Kimmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kimmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arsscott controls the pace.

Kimmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arsscott defends it easily.

Kimmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arsscott defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsscott wants to get up but he can't break Kimmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kimmons looking to control.
Kimmons keeping moving, preventing Arsscott from controlling successfully.
Arsscott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arsscott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kimmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kimmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Arsscott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arsscott has managed to get both his arms back between Kimmons's legs - danger averted.
Kimmons looks winded!
Arsscott looking to pass the guard.
Kimmons keeping moving, preventing Arsscott from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kimmons has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kimmons has a closed guard, preventing Arsscott from standing up.
Kimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arsscott scoring with punches to the head and body.

Kimmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arsscott is aware though and is defending well.
Arsscott postures up and lands a big shot to Kimmons's brow.
Arsscott distracts Kimmons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arsscott trying to control but Kimmons is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmons keeping full guard, as Arsscott tries to pass.

Kimmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arsscott defends it easily.
Arsscott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kimmons has momentary wrist control but Arsscott slips an elbow through the middle.

Arsscott stands up and waves to Kimmons to follow him.
Rigel Arsscott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Arsscott gets a double leg takedown into Kimmons's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsscott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimmons's head.
Arsscott throwing strikes from guard but Kimmons blocks nicely.

Arsscott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kimmons, up you get!
Arsscott scores with a one two! Kimmons had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Stanley Kimmons has been cut.
Arsscott throws a right and a left that Kimmons avoids nicely.

Arsscott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arsscott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Arsscott decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kimmons to his feet.

Arsscott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kimmons's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Arsscott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Kimmons's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Arsscott fails to land with a series of punches.

Arsscott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimmons sprawls well initially but Arsscott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kimmons manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Arsscott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arsscott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimmons tries to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Arsscott, which made it look bad.
Arsscott stuffs the takedown.

Arsscott scores with a takedown into Kimmons's guard.
Kimmons is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsscott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimmons is trying to keep Arsscott in close.

Arsscott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Arsscott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimmons keeping full guard, as Arsscott tries to pass.
Arsscott lands a couple of digs.

Kimmons has his foot on Arsscott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arsscott works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arsscott is pushing down on Kimmons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimmons is fighting to maintain full guard but Arsscott has managed to sneak the leg through.

Arsscott seems to be working for a kimura but Kimmons defends the submission attempt.

Arsscott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimmons sees it coming and defends easily.

Arsscott is working for a kimura but Kimmons is defending it quite comfortably.
Arsscott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimmons!
Kimmons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsscott lands a couple of good shots and Kimmons has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Arsscott lands punches and elbows.

Arsscott is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kimmons is defending well though. Arsscott let's go of the attempt for now.
Kimmons trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arsscott is persistently looking for the submission but Kimmons is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimmons just trying to survive but Arsscott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Arsscott is punishing Kimmons with some ground and pound.
Kimmons is trying to stand back up.

Kimmons is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arsscott gets his way!
Rigel Arsscott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kimmons is in a bad position with Arsscott working for a choke. Kimmons manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kimmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Arsscott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Kimmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kimmons gets a takedown into half guard.

Kimmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kimmons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arsscott sees it coming and defends easily.
Arsscott works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arsscott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arsscott trying to strike off his back.
Arsscott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsscott keeping moving, preventing Kimmons from controlling successfully.

Kimmons drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kimmons as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Arsscott screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kimmons! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stanley Kimmons!