PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Fawce (ranked 2115 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eye Crap (ranked 5270 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Fawce
vs
Crap

176 cm
27
163 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

184 cm
21
166 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Fawce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eye Crap!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fawce fails with the takedown.
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt
and Crap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Fawce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fawce has his takedown stuffed
and Crap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fawce with a poor takedown
letting Crap counter with a right hand.
Fawce fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Crap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fawce.
Despite the aggression on Crap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fawce has his takedown stuffed
and Crap counters with a series of strikes. Fawce will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fawce or perhaps it was just good defense by Crap, which made it look bad.
Crap unleashes a big counter combination but Fawce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawce shoots in for a takedown but Crap shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crap lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fawce shoots and misses
enabling Crap to counter with a crisp jab.
Fawce shoots in looking for a takedown. Crap tries to sprawl out of it but Fawce keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fawce is breathing heavily.
Fawce looks for a takedown but Crap sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Crap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Max Fawce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Fawce is rocked!
Fawce has his takedown stuffed
and Crap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Fawce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Fawce manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crap on his heels. He'll look to pass Crap's guard now, I'm sure.
Crap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fawce seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fawce.
Fawce throwing strikes from guard but Crap blocks nicely.
Crap keeping moving, preventing Fawce from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fawce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fawce trying to control but Crap is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fawce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fawce shoots in but no luck this time.
Crap unleashes a big counter combination but Fawce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eye Crap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap counters with a stiff right hand.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fawce fails with the takedown.
Crap unleashes a big counter combination but Fawce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fawce with a poor takedown
and Fawce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fawce fails with the takedown
and Crap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fawce tries for a takedown but Crap circles away easily
and Crap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crap has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt - Crap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crap lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crap pinned against the cage. Crap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crap now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fawce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crap tries to avoid it but Fawce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crap to the ground. Crap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fawce shoots and misses
and Crap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eye Crap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fawce misses with a takedown
and Crap counters with a straight right hand.
Fawce closes the distance and clinches up with Crap, looking for a takedown. Fawce pushes Crap against the cage but Crap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Fawce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fawce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crap swivels and escapes.
Fawce tries for a takedown but Crap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Crap tries to counter it with a takedown but Fawce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fawce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crap unleashes a big counter combination but Fawce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fawce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crap as he avoids it easily.
As Fawce backs off Crap throws a huge counter combo but Fawce manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Crap misses.
Fawce has his takedown stuffed
and Crap counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crap stalks Fawce and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fawce's face. Fawce staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawce tries for a takedown but Crap circles away easily
and Crap counters with a stiff right hand.
Fawce darts in looking for a takedown but Crap gets double underhooks and turns Fawce into the cage.
Fawce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crap pinned against the cage. Crap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fawce shoots and misses
and Crap comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Fawce stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Crap is on him like rabid pit bull! Fawce slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eye Crap!
A relieved looking Eye Crap thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.