PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Crash Bandicoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bandicoot
vs
Johnsson

172 cm
32
185 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

175 cm
34
178 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnsson is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandicoot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnsson wants to improve his position but Bandicoot is controlling well.
Bandicoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnsson's head.

Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bandicoot!

Johnsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bandicoot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bandicoot tries to control Johnsson's body but Johnsson pushes him off. Bandicoot squirms to his side and now Johnsson has his back!
Bandicoot is trying to stand back up.

Johnsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bandicoot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to escape the position.
Johnsson gets his hands free as Bandicoot looks to control.
Bandicoot tries to escape but Johnsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bandicoot breaks Johnsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnsson is retaining full guard.
Johnsson trying to keep a closed guard but Bandicoot is proving a slippery customer.
Bandicoot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnsson is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot 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.
Johnsson keeping full guard, as Bandicoot tries to pass.
Bandicoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandicoot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnsson.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.

Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Johnsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnsson is retaining full guard.

Johnsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnsson trying to keep a closed guard but Bandicoot is proving a slippery customer.

Johnsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot preventing the sweep.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnsson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Johnsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bandicoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bandicoot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandicoot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandicoot wants to clinch

and Johnsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson slips a nice elbow through Bandicoot's hands, connecting with Bandicoot's forehead.

Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnsson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Johnsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnsson wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.

Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnsson trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Johnsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bandicoot kicks Johnsson off and gets to his feet.
Bandicoot darts in trying to clinch
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot takes the fight into the clinch.

Johnsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnsson wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.

Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnsson trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnsson defends well.

Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnsson wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.

Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Johnsson pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnsson trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Johnsson 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Johnsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but Johnsson is controlling well.
Bandicoot has his hands clasped together around Johnsson's back. He's all about the action.
Bandicoot tries to kick Johnsson off but Johnsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnsson passes to side control.
Bandicoot wants to control but Johnsson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandicoot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep.
Bandicoot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bandicoot gets back to half guard.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep. Johnsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot is not content to let Johnsson control the position.
Bandicoot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Johnsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bandicoot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Johnsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bandicoot defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson lands a heavy elbow.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnsson tries to control but Bandicoot wriggling away.
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bandicoot wants to hold on but Johnsson pushes him away.
Jim Johnsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandicoot working to try and regain half guard.
Johnsson lands a big shot there that rocks Bandicoot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Johnsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bandicoot defends it well.
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!
Johnsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crash Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnsson lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Johnsson!
Jim Johnsson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.