PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight!!. Larusso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Glory of love. Daniel Larusso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skrumbo
vs
Larusso

180 cm
35
146 lbs
35 - 13 - 1

170 cm
33
144 lbs
32 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Skrumbo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Larusso catches Skrumbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larusso misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrumbo misses the target.
Larusso lunges at Skrumbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skrumbo 's hand.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larusso.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Larusso avoids the punch easily.
Larusso follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Larusso avoids the punch easily.
Skrumbo lands an overhand right.
Larusso scores with a nice body kick.
Larusso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skrumbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Larusso.
A little feinted left hand from Skrumbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larusso misses with a hook to the body
and Skrumbo counters with a head kick. That will keep Larusso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skrumbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skrumbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larusso.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Larusso thows a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larusso throws a low kick but Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
Skrumbo lands a jab.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larusso misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Larusso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skrumbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skrumbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larusso misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo lands with a straight right. Larusso didn't see that one coming.
Skrumbo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Skrumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbo throws out the jab.
Larusso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skrumbo . That did some damage!
Skrumbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Larusso throws a leg kick which misses Skrumbo 's front leg but catches the back leg as Skrumbo tries to avoid it.
It looks like Skrumbo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Skrumbo digs a good hook to Larusso's body.
Skrumbo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Larusso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larusso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skrumbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Skrumbo jabs at Larusso's body.
Skrumbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larusso, as that shot connected.
Larusso swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Larusso misses with an uppercut.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larusso throws an off balance right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrumbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
Larusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrumbo .
Skrumbo blocks a head kick by Larusso.
Skrumbo lands a right hook to the body.
Skrumbo dips to his left and cracks Larusso with an uppercut!
Larusso misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Skrumbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larusso throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbo avoids it.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Larusso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Larusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larusso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larusso.
Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Larusso takes a swing at Skrumbo 's ribcage but misses.
Larusso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrumbo manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo blocks a leg kick.
Larusso slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Larusso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skrumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Larusso's head.
Larusso loads up on a big right hand but Skrumbo slips the punch.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Larusso blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larusso misses with a shot to the body
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Larusso.
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 Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Larusso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skrumbo . That did some damage!
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Larusso throws a big shot that misses.
Larusso lands a head kick. Skrumbo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Larusso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo dips to his left and cracks Larusso with an uppercut!
Skrumbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larusso.
Larusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
A slapping leg kick lands for Larusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larusso, as that shot connected.
Skrumbo misses the body punch
and Larusso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Larusso was well out of range.
Larusso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skrumbo clobbers Larusso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skrumbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larusso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Larusso finds it's target.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larusso walks into a jab.
Skrumbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larusso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Skrumbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo checks the leg kick.
Skrumbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larusso throws the left hand but Skrumbo avoids the punch easily.
Larusso misses with a leg kick
and Skrumbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Larusso connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Larusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Larusso in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Larusso ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larusso manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Larusso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skrumbo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larusso lands with a right hand.
Larusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Skrumbo .
Larusso connects with a nice looking jab.
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larusso moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Skrumbo down.
Skrumbo connects with a nice looking jab.
Skrumbo jabs Larusso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skrumbo lands a jab.
A big left from Larusso misses.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Larusso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a hook to the side of Larusso's head but Larusso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larusso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skrumbo moves away from the strike by Larusso.
Larusso misses with a body punch
and Skrumbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skrumbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Larusso misses.
Skrumbo walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbo misses with a looping left.
Larusso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Skrumbo misses its intended target.
Larusso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Larusso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larusso misses with a hook. Skrumbo ducked under it nicely.
Larusso throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Larusso.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Larusso.
It looked like Skrumbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larusso.
Skrumbo avoids the head kick by Larusso.
It looked like Skrumbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larusso.
Skrumbo lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skrumbo 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Larusso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larusso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larusso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
Larusso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larusso walks into a straight right hand from Skrumbo .
Larusso lands a really nice looking cross but Skrumbo seems unphased.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Larusso scores with a jab to the head.
Skrumbo clobbers Larusso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larusso throws an off balance right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Larusso is rocked!
Larusso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larusso misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larusso is still on wobbly legs! Can Skrumbo finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso misses with a looping left.
Skrumbo swings widly with a right hand
and Larusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larusso seems to have recovered his senses.
Larusso lands a really nice looking cross but Skrumbo seems unphased.
Larusso throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larusso scores with a body shot.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo moves out of range as Larusso strikes.
Larusso misses with the body kick
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo throws a sloppy head kick and Larusso moves out of range easily.
Larusso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skrumbo with a body shot.
Skrumbo misses the jab.
Skrumbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Skrumbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larusso misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Larusso misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrumbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Larusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skrumbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larusso swings widly with a right hand
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larusso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larusso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larusso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Skrumbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larusso doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Larusso tenderised Skrumbo 's leg. Skrumbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skrumbo cracks Larusso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larusso misses the jab.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larusso.
Larusso with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skrumbo checks a leg kick.
Larusso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skrumbo 's sensitive parts.
Larusso throws a low kick but Skrumbo avoids it.
Skrumbo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Larusso connects with a leg kick. Skrumbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Larusso thows a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it
and Skrumbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Skrumbo thuds a left hand into Larusso's body.
Skrumbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Larusso misses with a leg kick
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab lands there for Skrumbo .
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larusso.
Skrumbo scores with a nice head shot.
Larusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Skrumbo .
Larusso scores with a hook to the body. Skrumbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniel Larusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larusso scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Skrumbo - just one landing.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
It looked like Skrumbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larusso.
Larusso swings widly with a right hand
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skrumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larusso moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Da Skrumbo .
Well Skrumbo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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