PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaolin Style (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stank McCrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaolin Style has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Style
vs
McCrank

166 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaolin Style!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stank McCrank!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Style swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Style - just one landing.
Style scores with a nice strike.

Style closes the distance and clinches.
McCrank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Style scores with a shot to the side of McCrank's head.
Style scores with a nice hook to the head.
Style working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCrank dodges an elbow strike from Style.
Style lands with a right to the head.
Style comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Style.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Style lands with a right to the head.
Style lands with a short shot to the head.
McCrank wants a takedown.
McCrank takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Style lands a body shot in the clinch.
Style lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Style lands with a light punch inside.
Style works on McCrank's body with a couple of short punches.
McCrank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Style pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Style lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Style.
Style lands a knee to the head.
Style scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Style lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
A shot in the inside from Style.
McCrank should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Style scores with a nice hook to the head.
Style lands a shot to the body.
Style cracks McCrank with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Style scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Style lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Style scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Style on the inside.
Style lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Style lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Style lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Style lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Good body shot from Style.
McCrank looks winded!
Style lands with a short shot to the head.
McCrank goes for a takedown attempt but Style pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaolin Style has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stank McCrank.

Style forces McCrank back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Style is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Style scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCrank looking for a takedown.
Style scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Style.
Style lands a nice elbow.
McCrank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Style lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Style.
Style lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Style.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Style lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Style.
A nice right hand lands inside from Style.
Style lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Style lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Style on the inside.
McCrank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Style lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Style with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Style lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McCrank gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Style regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

McCrank 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.
McCrank looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaolin Style dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McCrank gets tackled into the cage by Style. Style maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Style - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Style creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Style.
McCrank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Style avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCrank looking for a takedown.
Style lands a nice uppercut.
Style lands a shoulder strike.
Style looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Style lands a right hand.
Style throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Style throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCranks head.
McCrank is breathing heavily.
Style lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Style lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Style gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaolin Style has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stank McCrank.
Style scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Style lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Style.
Style lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Style scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCrank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Style lands a hook to the side of the head.
Style softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Style lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Style throws an elbow that misses.
Style lands with a right to the head.
Style lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Style makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Style looking to throw knees to the head but McCrank is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Style.
Style lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Style stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCrank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Style pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Style lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Style lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Style working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Style lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Style is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrank can do to turn this around?
McCrank is trying to drag Style to the mat but Style just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Style lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Style scores with a shoulder strike.
Style lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Style lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCrank.
Style lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Style lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Style throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCranks head.
Style softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCrank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Style gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Style unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCrank lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Style lands an elbow inside that McCrank shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Style.
Style lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCrank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Style lands a shoulder strike.
Style working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Style comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCrank wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Style.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Style lands a hook to the side of the head.
Style scores with a nice hook to the head.
Style lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaolin Style dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McCrank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Style scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

McCrank is rocked!

Style rushes McCrank and presses him up against the cage.
Style lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCrank wants a takedown but no success here.
McCrank wants to take the fight to the mat but Style manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Style throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCranks head.
McCrank is still on wobbly legs! Can Style finish him?
McCrank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaolin Style has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stank McCrank.
Style lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCrank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Style lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Style - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Style.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Style.
Style scores with a shot to the side of McCrank's head.
Still in the clinch, Style scores with a nice short uppercut.
Style lands an uppercut.
Style lands a body shot in the clinch.
Style scores with a hook to the body.
Style scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Style working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Style lands a nice shot to the body.
Style lands a shot to the body.
Style is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCrank is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Style scores with a shoulder strike.
Style lands a body punch.
McCrank seems to have recovered his senses.
Style gets through McCrank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCrank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Style lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Style lands an elbow that stopped McCrank in his tracks for a moment.
Style lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Style lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Style lands an uppercut.
A short left from Style.
Style lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Style lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Style lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Style pushes McCrank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Style lands a shoulder strike.
Style lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Style lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Style scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Style.
Style lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Style lands a hook to the side of the head.
Style lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrank backwards.
Style gets underhooks to prevent McCrank's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Style.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Style connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCrank's face.
McCrank can't get the takedown.
Style scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Style.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Style.
A right hook to the body lands for Style.
Stank McCrank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Style lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCrank.
McCrank tries for a takedown but Style manages to get underhooks.
Style cracks McCrank with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Style lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaolin Style has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Style makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaolin Style is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Style prevents a body shot from McCrank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaolin Style showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Style, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaolin Style!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaolin Style thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.