PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Brain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bandicoot
vs
Brain

183 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Brain!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.
Brain tries to clinch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Brain closes the distance and clinches up with Bandicoot, looking for a takedown. Brain pushes Bandicoot against the cage but Bandicoot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brain shoots in but Bandicoot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Big Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandicoot tries to sprawl out of it but Brain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandicoot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Brain.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bandicoot defends it nicely.
Bandicoot blocks a head kick by Brain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain has a takedown stuffed.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Brain's head but Brain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Brain slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Brain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bandicoot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brain somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brain tries to work over Bandicoot's front leg with a kick but Bandicoot checks it.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Brain.
Bandicoot checks the leg kick.
Brain throws a push kick but Bandicoot slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Brain.
Brain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Brain has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot checks the leg kick.
Brain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Brain shoots in for a takedown but Bandicoot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brain shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brain.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brain.
Brain looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brain tries to score with a low kick but Bandicoot moves his leg out of the way.
Brain is looking to land body kicks.
Brain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crash Bandicoot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandicoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandicoot swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bandicoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bandicoot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brain somewhat.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot sizes up Brain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Big Brain has been cut.
Brain misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Brain throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brain tries to clinch there but Bandicoot circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Bandicoot as Brain shoots in.
Brain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandicoot tries to avoid it but Brain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandicoot to the ground. Bandicoot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Brain.
Brain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Brain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot leaves Brain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brain closes the distance and clinches up with Bandicoot, looking for a takedown. Brain pushes Bandicoot against the cage but Bandicoot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brain is breathing heavily.

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.
Brain shoots for a double leg takedown but Bandicoot sprawls well. He's pushed Brain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bandicoot stuffs the takedown.
Bandicoot throws a big shot that misses.
Brain slips under a jab.
Brain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brain.
Horrible takedown by Brain or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandicoot which made him look bad.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Brain avoids it easily.
Brain shoots in but no luck this time.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Brain.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Brain dives in and grabs Bandicoot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandicoot pushes down on Brain's head and hops out.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Brain.
Brain fails with the takedown.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Brain's head but Brain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Brain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brain.
Brain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brain tries to clinch but Bandicoot moves out of range.

Bandicoot cracks Brain with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bandicoot has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brain to stand back up!
Nice defenses there by Brain.
BOOM! Bandicoot lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brain. Brain tries to recover but Bandicoot is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brain lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crash Bandicoot!