PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Crappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Rune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Crappler
vs
Boy Rune

185 cm
32
215 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

187 cm
25
210 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Crappler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy Rune!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crappler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crappler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Rune shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crappler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crappler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rune 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.
Crappler wants to stand up but Rune is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rune drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crappler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rune has Crappler in his guard.

Crappler drops back looking for a leg! Rune is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rune manages to kick Crappler off! Crappler jumps back into Rune's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rune is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rune is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crappler wants to control from the top but Rune keeps moving.

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

Rune throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rune keeping moving, preventing Crappler from controlling successfully.
Crappler is really struggling to control Rune but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Rune throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crappler uses it to pass to side control.
Rune tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crappler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Crappler is trying to get an arm triangle but Rune is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crappler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rune is trying to get back to half guard.
Rune is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crappler off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rune is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crappler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crappler for a finish.

Rune looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Crappler is controlling Rune 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Rune looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crappler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rune gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rune wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rune actively working from the bottom here.

Rune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crappler pulls his head out easily.
Crappler trying to control the action but Rune is working from the bottom.

Crappler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crappler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rune's head.

Rune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Crappler decides to stand up.
Rune dives in and grabs Crappler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crappler pushes down on Rune's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bad Boy Rune will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crappler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crappler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rune.
Rune shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crappler sprawls well. Crappler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rune gets slowly back to his feet.
Rune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crappler.
Rune tries for a takedown but Crappler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crappler tests Rune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rune avoids the body shot from Crappler.
Rune shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crappler pinned against the cage. Crappler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King Crappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Rune.
Crappler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crappler but Crappler pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rune scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!

Rune seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Crappler has recovered full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crappler is looking to stand up but Rune isn't so interested in that idea.
Rune is breathing heavily.

Crappler has his feet on Rune's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Crappler as Rune shoots in.
Rune looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crappler is fending him off so far but Rune persists. Nope, Crappler circles away and we're back to standing.
Crappler fails to land with a series of punches.
Rune fails with the takedown
and Crappler counters with a two punch combo.
Crappler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rune.
A right-left combo lands from Crappler.
Crappler scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crappler throws a series of punches but Rune moves out of range.
Bad Boy Rune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crappler throws a series of punches but Rune moves out of range.
Crappler with a nice cross.
Rune misses with a takedown

and Crappler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rune's guard.

Rune is looking for a triangle but Crappler pushes his legs off easily.
Crappler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rune looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rune looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crappler passes into half guard.
Crappler is trying to control the action in half guard but Rune is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rune is defending against the submission attempts here by Crappler.

Rune looking for subs from the bottom but Crappler mounts him!
Rune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crappler raining down shots from the mount!
Rune is desperately trying to improve his position but Crappler has a good base and remains in mount.
Crappler looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crappler wants to control the pace but Rune is squirming around nicely.
Rune working to try and regain half guard.

Crappler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rune is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Crappler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rune shoots in for a takedown but Crappler shows good takedown defense.

Rune closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crappler to the mat! Crappler manages to get full guard.

Rune postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crappler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rune, into his guard.
Rune wants to sweep but no luck.

Rune is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crappler is aware though and is defending well.
Crappler wants to control from the top but Rune keeps moving.
King Crappler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rune working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crappler has passed into half guard!
Crappler wants to get back to his feet.
Rune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crappler pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crappler is looking for a kimura here.
Crappler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rune is looking to improve his position but Crappler isn't that keen on the idea.
Crappler content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rune is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crappler landing shots from mount.
Crappler content just to control the position here.
Crappler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Rune sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Rune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crappler is looking to take a break and control but Rune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crappler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crappler wants to control but Rune is keeping him busy.
Rune tries to get to full guard but Crappler has control of the leg.

Crappler is looking for a kimura but Rune is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crappler to get the leverage.
Crappler is keen to just control but Rune is a slippery customer.
Rune gets back to full guard.
Rune keeping moving, preventing Crappler from controlling successfully.

Rune had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crappler defends it easily.
Rune keeping moving, preventing Crappler from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rune looking for a guillotine here but Crappler defends easily.

Rune working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crappler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crappler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Crappler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rune has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crappler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crappler stands and throws Rune's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but King Crappler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crappler misses with a two punch combination.
Rune fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rune doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Crappler counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Rune is looking for a triangle but Crappler pushes his legs off easily.

Rune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crappler defends well.
Crappler's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Rune isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crappler stacks Rune on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crappler!
Crappler is working Rune over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rune is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Crappler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crappler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rune down.
Rune is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crappler off and has taken his back!

Rune looking to break Crappler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crappler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rune will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Crappler controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Crappler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rune.

Rune is looking for a choke. Crappler gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Crappler manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Crappler controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rune working for submissions but it's allowed Crappler to get to half guard.

Crappler stands up from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crappler throws a body punch but Rune moves out of range.
Rune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crappler but Crappler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King Crappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Rune.
Rune fails with the takedown.
Crappler throws a body punch but Rune moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crappler misses with a two punch combination.
Rune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rune shoots for a double leg takedown but Crappler sprawls well. He's pushed Rune's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rune shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crappler pinned against the cage. Crappler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crappler throws a right hand that Rune ducks under and follows up with a left that Rune also avoids with ease.
Crappler lands a nice looking body shot.
Rune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crappler counters with a one-two to the body.
Rune shoots in for a double leg but Crappler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crappler swinging wildly here.
Rune shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rune.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Crappler does no damage.
Crappler connects with a body shot that sends Rune's belly button to the back.

Rune shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crappler is trying to stand.

Rune is trying to work for a kimura but Crappler is defending well.

Rune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crappler sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rune seems to be working for a kimura but Crappler defends the submission attempt.
Crappler wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Crappler had his way with Bad Boy Rune in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Crappler misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rune.
Crappler throws a jab when Rune was well out of range.
Rune closes the distance and clinches up with Crappler, looking for a takedown. Rune pushes Crappler against the cage but Crappler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King Crappler is winning the standup battle so far.
Crappler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crappler is looking to wear down Rune with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crappler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crappler misses with the combination.
Rune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crappler.
King Crappler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Crappler does no damage.
Rune slips a jab and a cross from Crappler.
Rune shoots in for a takedown but Crappler shows good takedown defense.
King Crappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Rune.
Crappler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rune is just out of range.
Rune fails with the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rune shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crappler defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crappler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crappler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rune doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Crappler misses.
Rune fails with a takedown attempt.
Rune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crappler avoids it really well and circles away.
Crappler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rune circles away quickly and effectively.
Crappler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rune shoots in looking for a takedown but Crappler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rune fails with a takedown attempt.
Crappler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Rune changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crappler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rune goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crappler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rune's guard! Nice work there by Crappler!
Crappler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crappler trying to control the position but Rune is working away.
Rune is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crappler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Crappler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crappler trying to control but Rune is having none of it.
Rune working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crappler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crappler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rune to take his back!
Crappler is looking to control Rune but Rune is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rune tries to escape the position.
Bad Boy Rune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crappler lands shots from the back.
Rune tries to escape the position.
Crappler is trying to stick to Rune's back but Rune is turning into Crappler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crappler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rune.

Rune drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crappler dives on top into guard.

Rune looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crappler has picked Rune up and slammed him! Rune can't keep hold of the triangle and Crappler manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crappler trying to control the action but Rune is working from the bottom.

Crappler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crappler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rune.
Rune ducks under a wild hook from Crappler.
Crappler stuffs the takedown attempt from Rune. Rune gets slowly back to his feet.
King Crappler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crappler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rune shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crappler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rune postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crappler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rune, into his guard.

Crappler gets to his feet - Rune follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Crappler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crappler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Crappler!
King Crappler retains his light heavyweight title!