PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Kimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigel Arsscott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kimmons
vs
Arsscott

170 cm
25
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
222 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stanley Kimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rigel Arsscott!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arsscott misses with a head kick.
Kimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Arsscott enables Kimmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arsscott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kimmons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arsscott keeping moving, preventing Kimmons from controlling successfully.

Kimmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arsscott wants to stand and escape but Kimmons is having none of it.
Kimmons wants to pass the guard but Arsscott is keeping the position.
Kimmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Arsscott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arsscott wants to stand and escape but Kimmons is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arsscott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimmons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arsscott is working an open guard so Kimmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Arsscott rushes Kimmons and presses him up against the cage.

Arsscott pulls Kimmons into guard.
Kimmons could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kimmons wants to control from the top but Arsscott keeps moving.

Arsscott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Arsscott uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Arsscott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kimmons manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimmons shoots in and drives through. Arsscott sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arsscott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kimmons is trying to defend but Arsscott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kimmons gets full guard.
Arsscott wanted to stand there but Kimmons had control of the position.
Kimmons controls Arsscott momentarily but Arsscott frees himself.
Kimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arsscott throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arsscott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kimmons is breathing heavily.
Kimmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Arsscott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arsscott drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kimmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arsscott defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimmons pulls Arsscott in close to prevent any damage.
Arsscott connects with a couple of short punches.

Arsscott gets to his feet. Kimmons looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsscott working the head and body with strikes.

Kimmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arsscott pulls his head out easily.
Arsscott is keen to just control but Kimmons is a slippery customer.

Arsscott decides to stand and escape the position.

Kimmons gets caught napping as Arsscott dives in and scores a takedown. Kimmons manages to retain guard.

Arsscott drops back looking for a leg! Kimmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimmons manages to kick Arsscott off! Arsscott jumps back into Kimmons's guard.

Kimmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Arsscott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimmons enables Arsscott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arsscott wants to stand and escape but instead Kimmons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kimmons looking to pass the guard.

Arsscott pushes Kimmons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimmons shoots in for a takedown but Arsscott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arsscott is looking for the big counter here.
Arsscott throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kimmons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Arsscott breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arsscott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arsscott showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arsscott controlling the action here.
Arsscott is keen to just control but Kimmons is a slippery customer.
Kimmons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kimmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arsscott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kimmons is looking for a sweep. Arsscott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arsscott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arsscott tries to pass to full mount but Kimmons defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arsscott is looking for a kimura here.
Kimmons is trying to maintain the position but Arsscott is very close to passing his half guard.

Arsscott gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Arsscott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arsscott working away.
Arsscott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arsscott lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmons takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Arsscott is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimmons is defending well.
Kimmons struggling a bit here.
Kimmons takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kimmons wants to control but Arsscott postures up.
Arsscott wants to control but Kimmons is keeping him busy.
Kimmons can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimmons is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arsscott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimmons tries to buck Arsscott off but Arsscott is having none of it.
Kimmons is working hard here to advance position.

Arsscott decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kimmons to his feet.
Arsscott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Arsscott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Arsscott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kimmons kicks Arsscott off and gets back to his feet.
Arsscott throws a nice looking combination but Kimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arsscott cracks the inside of Kimmons's front leg.
Arsscott takes a swing at Kimmons's ribcage but misses.
Kimmons with a poor takedown
and Arsscott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanley Kimmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Arsscott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kimmons!

Arsscott has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arsscott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kimmons is trying to defend but Arsscott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kimmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Arsscott stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kimmons to get to his feet.
Arsscott thuds his right hand into Kimmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kimmons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arsscott preventing the sweep.
Kimmons keeping moving, preventing Arsscott from controlling successfully.

Kimmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arsscott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Arsscott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Arsscott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kimmons has one foot on Arsscott's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arsscott throws a head kick that misses

so Kimmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimmons trying to control but Arsscott is working from the bottom.

Kimmons drops back looking for a leg! Arsscott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arsscott manages to kick Kimmons off! Kimmons jumps back into Arsscott's guard.

Arsscott has his foot on Kimmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimmons works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Arsscott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arsscott is looking to stand up but Kimmons isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kimmons gets to his feet. Arsscott looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Arsscott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stanley Kimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimmons enables Arsscott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Arsscott is sitting in close to Kimmons's body. Kimmons has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Arsscott is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Arsscott is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kimmons.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stanley Kimmons!