PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Cracker (ranked 6121 p4p, 3469 weight class) and Jerry Mouse (ranked 477 p4p, 337 weight class). Jerry Mouse will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cracker
vs
Mouse

170 cm
25
145
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
26
146
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Cracker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerry Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cracker rushes Mouse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cracker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cracker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cracker pulls Mouse in close to his closed guard and prevents Mouse from doing any damage or advancing position.

Cracker working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
Cracker controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cracker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cracker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mouse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mouse tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mouse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cracker has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Cracker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Mouse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cracker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mouse's best efforts.
Mouse works his way into side control.

Mouse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cracker has escaped the position, nice work there.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mouse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cracker, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cracker is trying to control Mouse's posture but Mouse avoids it.
Cracker is looking for a sweep.
Cracker is trying to control Mouse's posture but Mouse avoids it.
Cracker regains half guard.
Cracker controlling the position for now.

Mouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cracker sees it coming and defends easily.

Mouse 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.

Cracker actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cracker is holding on to half guard well.
Cracker is not content to let Mouse control the position.
Cracker is trying to get back to full guard.

Mouse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cracker is looking for a sweep. Mouse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cracker is positioning himself well to prevent Mouse advancing to mount.
Cracker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Mouse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cracker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mouse.

That's four 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.
Cracker trying to control from the bottom.
Cracker tries to roll over but Mouse keeps him under control.
Cracker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mouse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Mouse will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Mouse tries to keep at a distance but Cracker has taken the fight into the clinch.

Cracker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mouse uses from the top position.
Mouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cracker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cracker is adopting a defensive guard.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Cracker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker pulls Mouse in close to his closed guard and prevents Mouse from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cracker looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.

Mouse 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.

Cracker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mouse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cracker controlling Mouse's posture.
King Cracker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mouse 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.

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.
Cracker managing to control the position.
Mouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cracker is keeping the position for now.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Cracker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Cracker looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.

Cracker has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Cracker keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.

Cracker working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cracker is keeping the position for now.
Mouse advances to half guard.
Mouse wants to free his trapped foot but Cracker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cracker is trying to get back to full guard.
Cracker is controlling Mouse's trapped leg to prevent Mouse from advancing to side control.
Cracker trying to hold on to Mouse's head to control him but Mouse postures up.
Mouse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cracker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mouse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cracker has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four 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.

Mouse is looking for a kimura but Cracker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mouse to get the leverage.
Cracker wants to control but Mouse is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mouse is trying to work for a kimura but Cracker is defending well.

Mouse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cracker defends it well.
Cracker keeping hold of Mouse's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

King Cracker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cracker gets a clinch.

Cracker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cracker has closed the distance and engaged Mouse in a clinch.

Cracker pulls guard.
Cracker is pulling down on Mouse's head to control his posture.

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

Mouse has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cracker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mouse is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cracker pulls down on the head and he's put Mouse to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). King Cracker!