PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Risk (ranked 2319 p4p, 0 weight class) and Croc Bot (ranked 1996 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Risk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Risk
vs
Bot

190 cm
25
250 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Risk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Croc Bot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Risk rushes Bot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Risk uses from the top position.

Bot is looking for a triangle but Risk pushes his legs off easily.
Risk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bot has his foot on Risk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Risk works his way back into a safe position though.
Bot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Risk is one step ahead there.
Risk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Risk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot is retaining full guard.
Risk throwing strikes from guard but Bot blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Risk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Risk has managed to get both his arms back between Bot's legs - danger averted.

Risk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Risk has managed to get both his arms back between Bot's legs - danger averted.
Risk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Risk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Risk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Risk defends it easily.

Bot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Risk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Risk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bot wants to sweep but no luck.
Risk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Risk.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Risk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Risk wants to pass the guard but Bot is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bot is looking for a triangle but Risk pushes his legs off easily.
Risk wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving.

Risk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Risk has managed to get both his arms back between Bot's legs - danger averted.
Bot looks winded!
Risk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bot is keeping the position for now.
Risk is working hard here to advance position.
Risk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Risk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Risk stays in close to Bot's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bot looking for a guillotine here but Risk defends easily.

Risk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Risk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Risk advances position into side control!
Risk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bot regains half guard.
Bot is trying to control but can't.

Bot actively working from the bottom here.
Bot wants to improve his position but Risk is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Risk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Risk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bot sees it coming and defends easily.
Risk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bot defending well though.
Risk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bot is defending against the submission attempts here by Risk.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Risk pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Risk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Risk throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Risk. Those never looked like landing.
Bot throws out a counter right but Risk avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Bot. Those never looked like landing.
Risk throws a right hand that Bot ducks under and follows up with a left that Bot also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Bot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot lands a glancing blow to the side of Risk's head.

It looks like Jackson Risk has been cut.
Risk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
Risk lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot throws a right and a left that Risk avoids nicely.
Risk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Risk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Risk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Risk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Risk throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risk misses with the combination.
Bot fails to land with a series of punches.
Risk misses the shot to the body.
Bot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Risk misses with a straight right.

Risk instigates a clinch.

Risk pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bot trying to control but Risk is working from the bottom.
Jackson Risk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Risk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bot is looking for a triangle but Risk pushes his legs off easily.
Bot is breathing heavily.
Bot can't keep his opponent in guard - Risk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bot is looking for a sweep. Risk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Risk is working for a submission of some sort.
Bot gets back to full guard.

Bot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Risk defends it easily.

Bot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Risk is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Risk.
Risk throws a big elbow that misses.
Risk postures up.
Risk stands up over Bot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Risk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Risk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Risk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Risk is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bot keeping full guard, as Risk tries to pass.
Risk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Risk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Risk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Risk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Risk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Risk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Risk misses with an uppercut. Bot saw that one coming.
Risk misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bot! But no joy.
Risk misses with a combination
enabling Bot to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risk lands with an overhand left.
Risk stuns Bot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Risk connects with a nice looking jab.
Risk swinging wildly here.
Bot throws a combination that misses
and Risk counters with a left and a right that stings Bot.
Bot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson Risk is winning the standup battle so far.
Bot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bot throws a lazy right hand but Risk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Risk is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Risk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bot tries to bum rush Risk with a series of wild strikes but Risk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Risk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Bot.
Risk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Risk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Risk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bot can do to turn this around?
Risk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Risk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Croc Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Risk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risk throws a series of punches but Bot avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Bot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Risk moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bot drags the fight down to the ground.
Risk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Risk.

Risk drops back looking for a leg! Bot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bot manages to kick Risk off! Risk jumps back into Bot's guard.
Risk trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Risk stays in close to Bot's body and controls the position.

Bot looking for a guillotine here but Risk defends easily.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Risk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Risk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Risk!