PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syezd Kepe Eses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Armstrong's choice of entrance music: We Were Soldiers by Sgt. Mackenzie. Syezd Kepe Eses has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kepe Eses
vs
Armstrong

213 cm
22
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
275 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

White Gorilla Nutrition
White Gorilla Nutrition

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syezd Kepe Eses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kepe Eses sprawls well initially but Armstrong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kepe Eses is trying to stand back up but Armstrong is controlling him
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kepe Eses taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Kepe Eses is trying to stand up here but Armstrong is controlling him well.
Kepe Eses blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kepe Eses wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Kepe Eses dodges it nicely.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kepe Eses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong stops Kepe Eses from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
Armstrong throwing shots but Kepe Eses is blocking nicely.
Kepe Eses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Kepe Eses is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Kepe Eses dodges it nicely.
Armstrong throwing shots but Kepe Eses is blocking nicely.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Kepe Eses dodges it nicely.
Armstrong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kepe Eses tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kepe Eses utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control but Kepe Eses is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Armstrong trying to control but Kepe Eses is working from the bottom.
Kepe Eses wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Craig Armstrong.
Kepe Eses throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Craig Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Kepe Eses which made him look bad.
Armstrong lands a jab-cross combination.
Kepe Eses lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong takes a swing at Kepe Eses's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Kepe Eses.
Syezd Kepe Eses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Kepe Eses is having none of it.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Kepe Eses keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kepe Eses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Craig Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kepe Eses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Kepe Eses sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Armstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kepe Eses pinned against the cage. Kepe Eses gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Syezd Kepe Eses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.

Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kepe Eses to the mat! Kepe Eses manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong stops Kepe Eses from standing up.
Kepe Eses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Kepe Eses is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Armstrong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kepe Eses has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kepe Eses has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Kepe Eses keeps moving.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Kepe Eses throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Kepe Eses keeps moving.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Kepe Eses's brow.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Kepe Eses can't keep his opponent in guard - Armstrong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Armstrong stalling.
Kepe Eses looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kepe Eses is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Armstrong trying to control from half guard but Kepe Eses is working away.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kepe Eses keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong prevents Kepe Eses from getting back to his feet.
Kepe Eses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kepe Eses swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craig Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kepe Eses's head.
Kepe Eses keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Kepe Eses keeps moving.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Kepe Eses's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Kepe Eses swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kepe Eses sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kepe Eses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kepe Eses circles away.

Armstrong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kepe Eses avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kepe Eses lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kepe Eses lands a body shot.
Kepe Eses gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
Syezd Kepe Eses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.
A short right from Kepe Eses.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kepe Eses can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Kepe Eses tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kepe Eses prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Kepe Eses scores with a hook to the body.
Kepe Eses tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kepe Eses lands a shot to the body.
Kepe Eses misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kepe Eses lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kepe Eses manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Armstrong.
Kepe Eses scores with a decent looking hook.
Kepe Eses circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kepe Eses.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kepe Eses lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Craig Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A combination from Kepe Eses does no damage.
Armstrong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Syezd Kepe Eses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses scores with a head kick.
Kepe Eses lands a nice hook to Armstrong's body. Armstrong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kepe Eses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong.
Armstrong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kepe Eses with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kepe Eses throws a nice inside leg kick.
Armstrong moves forwards but Kepe Eses connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kepe Eses scoring well with a low kick there.
Kepe Eses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kepe Eses jabs Armstrong right on the nose. Armstrong blinks but takes it well.
Kepe Eses scores with a shot to the body.
Kepe Eses lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into rage.
An inside leg kick lands from Kepe Eses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kepe Eses throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.
Kepe Eses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Kepe Eses had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Kepe Eses.
Kepe Eses lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into rage.
Kepe Eses looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.

Armstrong pushes Kepe Eses up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Kepe Eses.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong has Kepe Eses pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kepe Eses manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kepe Eses lands a left hand.
Kepe Eses is working Armstrong over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses throws a head punch that misses.

Kepe Eses breaks the clinch.
Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Kepe Eses connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from Kepe Eses lands but Armstrong takes it in his stride.
Kepe Eses just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Kepe Eses cracks Armstrong with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kepe Eses smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Kepe Eses as Armstrong shoots in.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Kepe Eses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Syezd Kepe Eses showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!