PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gamburyan's choice of entrance music: Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bandicoot
vs
Gamburyan

172 cm
41
190 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

165 cm
42
252 lbs
14 - 26 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 26 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manvel Gamburyan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gamburyan gets tackled into the cage by Bandicoot. Bandicoot maintains the clinch.
Bandicoot landing knees to the body.
Bandicoot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamburyan.
Stalling in the clinch from Bandicoot.
Gamburyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bandicoot has double underhooks.
Gamburyan managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gamburyan avoids it.
Gamburyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamburyan tries to circle away but Bandicoot has him pinned against the cage.
Bandicoot lands a nice shot to the body.

Bandicoot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bandicoot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gamburyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandicoot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bandicoot working for a triangle but Gamburyan defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Gamburyan prevents Bandicoot from getting back to his feet.

Gamburyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamburyan has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamburyan wanted to stand there but Bandicoot had control of the position.
Gamburyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.

Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamburyan defends it easily.
Gamburyan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot is trying to keep Gamburyan in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gamburyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.

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

Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bandicoot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gamburyan sprawls well initially but Bandicoot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gamburyan trying to control from the bottom.
Gamburyan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gamburyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamburyan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan controls Bandicoot momentarily but Bandicoot frees himself.
Bandicoot working some strikes from top position.

Bandicoot stands and steps away. Gamburyan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Bandicoot has managed to clinch.
Gamburyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Gamburyan controls the action.
Gamburyan is trying to drag Bandicoot to the mat but Bandicoot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.

Bandicoot drags the fight down to the ground.
My spies in Warrior MMA and Fitness inform me that Gamburyan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
That's time! Bandicoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bandicoot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamburyan dives in and grabs Bandicoot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandicoot pushes down on Gamburyan's head and hops out.
Bandicoot wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crash Bandicoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamburyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamburyan closes the distance and clinches up with Bandicoot, looking for a takedown. Gamburyan pushes Bandicoot against the cage but Bandicoot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up.
Gamburyan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandicoot pinned against the cage. Bandicoot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up but Gamburyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandicoot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot stuffs the takedown.
Bandicoot tries to counter by clinching up but Gamburyan breaks away and moves out of range.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamburyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamburyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandicoot circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamburyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gamburyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandicoot.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
As Bandicoot backs off Gamburyan throws a huge counter combo but Bandicoot manages to avoid it all.
Gamburyan swinging wildly here.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Gamburyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Bandicoot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bandicoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamburyan sprawls well. He's pushed Bandicoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bandicoot clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tries a knee to the head but Gamburyan blocks it.
Gamburyan tries to break free but Bandicoot pushes him back against the cage.

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

Bandicoot closes the distance and pushes Gamburyan back into the cage.
Gamburyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bandicoot missing with knees to the body.

Gamburyan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bandicoot clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Crash Bandicoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamburyan avoiding Bandicoot 's attempts to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gamburyan looking to break Bandicoot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bandicoot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gamburyan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gamburyan is not going to allow Bandicoot to sit and survive in this position.
Gamburyan keeps control of the position as Bandicoot tries to break free.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to his feet but Gamburyan has full control of the position and if anything, Bandicoot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gamburyan not allowing Bandicoot to control his hands.

Gamburyan looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Bandicoot right now.
Gamburyan doesn't have the hooks in and Bandicoot manages to turn into his guard.
Gamburyan working a defensive guard here.
Bandicoot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamburyan can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamburyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot wants to stand but Gamburyan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gamburyan working a defensive guard but Bandicoot passes into half guard.

Gamburyan looking for submissions off his back.

Bandicoot stands up and beckons Gamburyan to join him on the feet.
Gamburyan looks for a takedown but Bandicoot sprawls well.

Bandicoot pushes Gamburyan up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan avoids the elbow strike from Bandicoot, against the cage.
Gamburyan managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot taking a breather.

Bandicoot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gamburyan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bandicoot to the mat. Bandicoot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gamburyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.

Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gamburyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manvel Gamburyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bandicoot wants to clinch up but Gamburyan keeps it at a distance.

Gamburyan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bandicoot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gamburyan is in Bandicoot's guard.
Gamburyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Gamburyan is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position but Gamburyan postures up.
Bandicoot wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamburyan defends it easily.

Gamburyan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.

Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamburyan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bandicoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamburyan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandicoot throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamburyan shoots in for a double leg but Bandicoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandicoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamburyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandicoot's waist but Bandicoot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamburyan off to one side.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
And Gamburyan responds with a good body kick, but Bandicoot manages to step out the way in time.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamburyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Gamburyan is avoiding it.

Bandicoot gets caught flat footed, as Gamburyan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamburyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamburyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.

Bandicoot is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gamburyan has his hands clasped together but Bandicoot extends and breaks Gamburyan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bandicoot.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crash Bandicoot!
Crash Bandicoot made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation in his post fight interview.