PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bandicoot
vs
Mars

172 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

WIN Nutritional
WIN Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars tries to clinch up but Bandicoot circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandicoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mars's waist but Mars gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandicoot off to one side.
Bandicoot darts in trying to clinch

and Mars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bandicoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mars is working away from the top position though.
Mars is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now.
Bandicoot pushes Mars off looking to stand but Mars dives back in and keeps control.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mars is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mars is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now.

Mars is working for a submission of some sort.

Mars is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars passes to full mount!
Bandicoot wants to hold on but Mars pushes him away.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position but Mars isn't that keen on the idea.
Bandicoot holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mars tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position but Mars isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Mars scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bandicoot?

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
Bandicoot tries to control the position but Mars now has his back.
Bandicoot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mars's guard. Nice work there by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mars is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot is breathing heavily.

Mars is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mars seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Mars wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Bandicoot is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot is not content to let Mars control the position.

Mars seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Bandicoot missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mars pulls his head out easily.
Mars not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandicoot wants to clinch

and Mars counters with a shoot takedown. Bandicoot fights it but they end up in guard.
Mars throwing strikes but missing.

Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mars defends it easily.
Mars wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mars pushing down on Bandicoot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Mars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mars circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mars counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bandicoot won't be happy with that.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Mars taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Mars seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom here.

Mars tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mars working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy.
Bandicoot tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Mars is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandicoot is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mars working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mars working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mars misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bandicoot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mars is controlling him well.

Mars tries for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bandicoot tries to buck Mars off but Mars is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.

Mars is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bandicoot is trying to control Mars's posture but Mars avoids it.
Bandicoot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Mars is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot.
Mars gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mars is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mars has escaped and now he's on top!
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.

Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mars gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mars passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bandicoot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mars.
Mars trying to control the position but Bandicoot is working away.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars works his way into side control.
Bandicoot is trying to improve his position.

Mars working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Mars wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Mars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Mars working the ground and pound but Bandicoot is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Mars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
That's time! Bandicoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt

and Mars counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mars.
Mars trying to stall but Bandicoot improves his position.
Mars takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mars is trying to drag Bandicoot to the mat but Bandicoot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bandicoot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bandicoot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mars.
Mars avoiding damage as Bandicoot throws knees to the body.
Mars tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bandicoot smiles and moves away.
Mars chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bandicoot can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mars closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mars avoids it.
Bandicoot missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mars manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandicoot manages to get himself to full guard.

Mars stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mars closes the distance but Bandicoot moves to the side

and Bandicoot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Mars jumps into guard, dragging Bandicoot to the mat.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mars keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
Mars lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bandicoot!
Bandicoot is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mars.
Mars mounts Bandicoot! Really nice guard pass there!
Mars breaks from Bandicoot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mars.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandicoot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Mars is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bandicoot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Mars putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bandicoot is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mars has taken his back!

Mars has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bandicoot! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mars gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Mars!