PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Bone Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bone Crusher
vs
River

190 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Bone Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Avery River!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone Crusher takes a kick to the side of the head.

Bone Crusher is rocked!

It looks like James Bone Crusher has been cut.
River throws a head kick but Bone Crusher moves out of range.
Oh Bone Crusher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

River decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

River stands up from half guard.
Bone Crusher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

River drives through and clinches with Bone Crusher against the cage.
River lands an elbow that stopped Bone Crusher in his tracks for a moment.

River breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bone Crusher forces River back against the cage and clinches.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River tries to move into range but Bone Crusher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

River rushes Bone Crusher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bone Crusher is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.

River breaks the clinch.

River darts in and clinches Bone Crusher up against the cage.
Bone Crusher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River tries a knee to the head but Bone Crusher blocks it.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bone Crusher seems to have got his legs back now.
Bone Crusher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bone Crusher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around River's waist but River gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bone Crusher off to one side.

River moves into the clinch.

River breaks the clinch.

River clinches up with Bone Crusher and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River landing knees to the body.

River breaks the clinch.

River rushes Bone Crusher and presses him up against the cage.
River with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

River breaks the clinch.
Bone Crusher closes this distance looking for a takedown but River circles away.
River dives in and grabs Bone Crusher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bone Crusher pushes down on River's head and hops out.
River looks winded!
Bone Crusher is trying hard to land a takedown here. River sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bone Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Bone Crusher moves out of range easily.

Bone Crusher gets a clinch.
Bone Crusher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bone Crusher up against the cage.

River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone Crusher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Bone Crusher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? River is fending him off so far but Bone Crusher persists. Nope, River circles away and we're back to standing.

River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bone Crusher, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bone Crusher takes the fight into the clinch.

River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone Crusher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avery River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River leaves Bone Crusher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bone Crusher scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bone Crusher fails to land the takedown.
River throws a head kick but Bone Crusher moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

River has taken the fight to the clinch.

River breaks from the clinch.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bone Crusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bone Crusher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.

River takes the fight into the clinch.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bone Crusher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

River clinches.
A knee to the head by River.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bone Crusher is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Bone Crusher takes a knee right on the jaw!
River connects with a knee to the head.

River breaks the clinch.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Bone Crusher. Bone Crusher gets slowly back to his feet.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bone Crusher is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Bone Crusher circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Bone Crusher is trying hard to land a takedown here. River sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

River rushes Bone Crusher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bone Crusher tries for a takedown. No joy.

River breaks the clinch.
Bone Crusher throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avery River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Bone Crusher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

River has closed the distance and engaged Bone Crusher in a clinch.
Bone Crusher is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.

River manages to break the clinch.

River rushes Bone Crusher and presses him up against the cage.
Bone Crusher tries to circle away but River has him pinned against the cage.
Avery River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bone Crusher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bone Crusher.
Bone Crusher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bone Crusher avoids a wild elbow strike from River.
River effectively controlling the action here.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bone Crusher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

River breaks from the clinch.
Bone Crusher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.

River clinches with his opponent.
River throws an elbow that misses.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bone Crusher shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Bone Crusher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bone Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

River has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River lands a knee to the body.
River lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by River.
Bone Crusher is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.

River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

River moves into the clinch.
River landing knees to the body.
River tries to land a knee to the head but Bone Crusher blocks with his arms.

River breaks from the clinch.
James Bone Crusher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bone Crusher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
River shoots in for a takedown but Bone Crusher shows good takedown defense.
Bone Crusher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for River with that takedown attempt.
Bone Crusher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces River back to the cage. Bone Crusher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from Bone Crusher. No joy for River on that attempt.
Bone Crusher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone Crusher lands a jab to River's midsection.

Bone Crusher tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.

River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bone Crusher throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Bone Crusher throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.

River gets the takedown into side control.
River in side control, throwing shots but Bone Crusher defends.

River decides to stand back up. River steps back and let's Bone Crusher get back to his feet.

River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

River clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bone Crusher blocks it with crossed arms.

River jumps guard and drags Bone Crusher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

River kicks Bone Crusher off and gets to his feet.

River gets tackled into the cage by Bone Crusher. Bone Crusher maintains the clinch.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bone Crusher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.

River takes the fight into the clinch.
River tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone Crusher working hard to break the clinch.
Bone Crusher is looking to take this one to the mat.
River working Bone Crusher over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avery River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Bone Crusher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bone Crusher shoots in but no luck this time.

Bone Crusher rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bone Crusher letting River take a breather here.
River with a knee to the head.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bone Crusher as he avoids it easily.

Bone Crusher instigates a clinch.
River misses with a knee strike.
Bone Crusher avoids a wild elbow strike from River.
Bone Crusher wants a takedown but no success here.
River gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

River manages to break the clinch.

River has managed to clinch.
Bone Crusher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Bone Crusher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bone Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from River as Bone Crusher shoots in.

River has managed to clinch.

River breaks the clinch.
Bone Crusher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.

River moves into the clinch successfully.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

River clinches with his opponent.

River breaks the clinch.

Bone Crusher rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
Bone Crusher is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
River with an attempt at a knee that misses.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone Crusher shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Bone Crusher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

River moves into range and clinches up with Bone Crusher.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
River throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

River manages to break the clinch.

Bone Crusher moves into the clinch.
Bone Crusher wants a takedown but no success here.
River with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bone Crusher is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Bone Crusher has managed to clinch.
Bone Crusher blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

River manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch up.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bone Crusher fails with a takedown attempt.
Avery River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

River moves into the clinch successfully.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bone Crusher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River slaps away a takedown attempt from Bone Crusher, before circling back to the center of the mat.

River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bone Crusher, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River has Bone Crusher pressed against the cage, preventing Bone Crusher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River with a knee to the head.
Bone Crusher is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bone Crusher is looking to control River's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bone Crusher avoid being mounted?
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

River escapes and gets back to his feet.
James Bone Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bone Crusher napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Avery River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery River!