PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes into the arena with Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix blaring out of the sound system. Thai has chosen Deadly Muay Thai Skills as his entrance music. Muay Thai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bandicoot
vs
Thai

172 cm
42
210 lbs
22 - 22 - 0

225 cm
42
300 lbs
19 - 29 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 22 - 22 - 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 19 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bandicoot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bandicoot takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
Thai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai prevents Bandicoot from breaking the clinch.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bandicoot prevents Thai from breaking the clinch.

Bandicoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bandicoot has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bandicoot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Bandicoot looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bandicoot is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thai is trying to get back to his feet but Bandicoot has full control of the position and if anything, Thai has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Thai as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bandicoot!

Bandicoot is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thai is defending well though. Bandicoot let's go of the attempt for now.

Bandicoot is persistently looking for the submission but Thai is defending it well.

Bandicoot 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, Thai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Bandicoot working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Thai showing good submission defense here.

Bandicoot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thai is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bandicoot gets his way!
Thai trying to get back to his feet but Bandicoot is in full control for now.

Bandicoot is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thai is covering up but some of the strikes from Bandicoot are getting through and doing damage.
Bandicoot connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Thai to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Bandicoot tightening his grip on Thai, looking for the choke.

Bandicoot working for the choke.
Thai trying to get back to his feet but Bandicoot is in full control for now.

Bandicoot has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bandicoot looking to break Thai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandicoot will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bandicoot moves into the clinch.
Thai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bandicoot obliges.

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

Bandicoot has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bandicoot manages to break the clinch.
Bandicoot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Bandicoot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandicoot swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bandicoot gets a clinch.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Bandicoot is blocking nicely.
Thai has Bandicoot pressed against the cage, preventing Bandicoot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bandicoot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bandicoot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bandicoot can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Bandicoot's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai with a knee to the head.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Thai avoids the damage to the body.

Thai manages to break the clinch.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.

Thai clinches.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Thai taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thai as Bandicoot tries to tie him up.
Bandicoot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bandicoot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bandicoot as Thai tries to tie him up.
Thai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Thai won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muay Thai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thai is looking to break free of the clinch but Bandicoot has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai working Bandicoot over with knees to the body.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bandicoot's face.
Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Bandicoot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bandicoot blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bandicoot is trying to maintain a safe position but Thai gets an underhook and turns Bandicoot into the cage.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

Thai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Thai avoids the damage to the body.
Thai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bandicoot takes a knee right on the jaw!

Crash Bandicoot's cut is getting worse.
Bandicoot tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Thai avoiding damage as Bandicoot throws knees to the body.

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

Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Bandicoot blocks with his arms.
Bandicoot is working for takedown but Thai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bandicoot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Thai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bandicoot has him pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot is working for takedown but Thai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looking for a takedown.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Thai breaks the clinch.
Bandicoot dodges the punch combination from Thai.
Bandicoot tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thai manages to circle out of the way.
Bandicoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.

Thai moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Bandicoot is blocking nicely.
Bandicoot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bandicoot as Thai tries to tie him up.
Thai trying to stall but Bandicoot improves his position.
Bandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Thai avoids the damage to the body.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Bandicoot jumps guard but Thai stands there with Bandicoot around his waist. Bandicoot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Bandicoot.

Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai tries to clinch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Thai 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! This is the final round!

Bandicoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai tries to clinch but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thai as he jumps to the side.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Thai clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Thai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thai tries to break the clinch but Bandicoot is controlling the position.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bandicoot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bandicoot crunches a lovely knee into Thai's ribcage.

Thai breaks from the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
Thai throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thai clinches up against the cage.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Bandicoot is blocking nicely.
Bandicoot tries to stall but Thai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bandicoot.
Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandicoot lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bandicoot's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bandicoot dodges an elbow strike from Thai.

Thai manages to break the clinch.
Bandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thai pinned against the cage. Thai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thai is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.

Thai clinches up against the cage.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bandicoot crunches a lovely knee into Thai's ribcage.
Bandicoot working Thai over with knees to the body.
Bandicoot tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Thai can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bandicoot.

Bandicoot has clasped his hands together around Thai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bandicoot tries for a kimura but Thai is defending well.
Bandicoot lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thai down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandicoot trying to control the position but Thai is working away.
Thai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bandicoot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thai is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot swings around for an armbar but Thai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bandicoot's guard.
Thai wants to stand but Bandicoot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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! Thai has his hands clasped together but Bandicoot extends and breaks Thai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bandicoot.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crash Bandicoot!
Crash Bandicoot very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.