PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd comes into the arena with When You Least Expect It blaring out of the sound system. Crowe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. Slim Crowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd
vs
Crowe

174 cm
24
182 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
Conquer

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe thumps Bootyshanks The 3rd with a low kick.
Crowe wants to slow Bootyshanks The 3rd down by chopping away at his legs.
Crowe throws a leg kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Crowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Crowe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Crowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has been cut.
Crowe drops his hands momentarily and Bootyshanks The 3rd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Bootyshanks The 3rd moves into the clinch.
Crowe tries to break free but Bootyshanks The 3rd pushes him back against the cage.
Crowe is trying to push Bootyshanks The 3rd away but Bootyshanks The 3rd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bootyshanks The 3rd has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to pull guard but Crowe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe missing with knees to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Crowe throws a head punch that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crowe fails to land.
Crowe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crowe's face.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Crowe scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to stall but Crowe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Crowe misses with an elbow over the top.
Crowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crowe after a bit of a struggle.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to stall but Crowe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Bootyshanks The 3rd turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Crowe's thigh. Crowe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd prevents Crowe from getting back to his feet.
Bootyshanks The 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crowe keeping full guard, as Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to pass.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crowe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling him.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd won't allow Crowe to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bootyshanks The 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bootyshanks The 3rd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bootyshanks The 3rd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a one two! Crowe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice shot that snaps Crowe's head back.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws an off balance right hand
and Crowe counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Crowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Nice body kick from Crowe.
Crowe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to clinch up but Crowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Crowe. Beautiful body shot.
Crowe scores with a jab. Bootyshanks The 3rd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Crowe tenderised Bootyshanks The 3rd's leg. Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe throws a chopping leg kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crowe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a body shot.
Crowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crowe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bootyshanks The 3rd if he has to take too many more of those.
Slim Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to clinch
and Crowe counters with an inside leg kick.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bootyshanks The 3rd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crowe connects with the punch.
Slim Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks the leg kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crowe!
Crowe throws a head kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range.
Crowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crowe misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bootyshanks The 3rd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bootyshanks The 3rd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crowe is looking to reverse the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Crowe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Crowe is pushing Bootyshanks The 3rd's head away, looking to escape. Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to hold on to the position though.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to take a breather but Crowe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bootyshanks The 3rd.

Crowe kicks Bootyshanks The 3rd off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crowe on his heels. He'll look to pass Crowe's guard now, I'm sure.
Crowe has Bootyshanks The 3rd pulled in close to control his posture.
Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bootyshanks The 3rd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working Crowe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crowe trying to control the position here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bootyshanks The 3rd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bootyshanks The 3rd is one step ahead there.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowe wants to stand up but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bootyshanks The 3rd is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Crowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Crowe jabs at Bootyshanks The 3rd's body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range of the body kick from Crowe.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crowe but Crowe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands an overhand right.

Bootyshanks The 3rd gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Bootyshanks The 3rd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Crowe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bootyshanks The 3rd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe is trying to control Bootyshanks The 3rd's posture but Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control but Crowe is keeping him busy.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with the ground and pound but Crowe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Crowe is doing well to control the position and prevent Bootyshanks The 3rd from advancing to side control.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is working for a submission of some sort.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is keen to just control but Crowe is a slippery customer.
Crowe wants to improve his position but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling well.

Crowe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bootyshanks The 3rd is on him like a limpet, forcing Crowe back against the cage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks an uppercut.

Crowe manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crowe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Bootyshanks The 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks a leg kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Crowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crowe tried to score with a low kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd checks it.
Crowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crowe misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Crowe as Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in.
Crowe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crowe on the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a right hand that Crowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowe also avoids with ease.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws an off balance right hand
enabling Crowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bootyshanks The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe staying out of range there.
A cross from Crowe lands.
A jab from Crowe does it's job there.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crowe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bootyshanks The 3rd's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Crowe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crowe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Crowe!
In his post fight interview, Slim Crowe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd spoke after the fight, saying 'Slim, you are the better man, two fights proves it.'.