PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Can Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennady Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gennady Golovkin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Crusher
vs
Golovkin

181 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Can Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennady Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a right hand that Crusher ducks under and follows up with a left that Crusher also avoids with ease.
Crusher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Crusher closes the distance and pushes Golovkin back into the cage.
Crusher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crusher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Golovkin or not.
Crusher lands with a right to the head.
Crusher lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Crusher.
Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crusher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crusher digs a right hand underneath Golovkin's ribcage. Golovkin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crusher lands a body punch.
Crusher lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golovkin.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crusher's elbow.
Crusher lands a right hand.
Crusher scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head.
Crusher lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Crusher.
A right handed body shot lands from Crusher.
Crusher scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Golovkin is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Golovkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crusher pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crusher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crusher lands a body punch.
Crusher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Crusher finish him?
Crusher pushes Golovkin against the cage. Crusher is working some dirty boxing. Crusher pushes off with a quick right hook! Golovkin goes down! Golovkin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Crusher moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Can Crusher!
An out of breath Can Crusher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.