PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gendry Golov (ranked 1006 p4p, 31 weight class) and Blue Blue Crocodile (ranked 3019 p4p, 124 weight class). Blue Blue Crocodile will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Golov
vs
Blue Crocodile

191 cm
26
230 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gendry Golov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blue Blue Crocodile!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Golov gets a clinch.
Crocodile is trying to drag Golov to the mat but Golov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Crocodile gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Crocodile thows a huge punch but Golov dodges it nicely.
Crocodile seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Golov gets back to full guard.
Crocodile tries to free his leg and advance position but Golov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodile controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Golov is pulling down on Crocodile's head. It's preventing any offense from Crocodile, at least for the moment.
Golov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Golov.
Golov keeping full guard, as Crocodile tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Golov keeping moving, preventing Crocodile from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Golov misses its intended target.
Golov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Golov lands with a right hand.
Crocodile has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Golov misses with an uppercut
letting Crocodile counter with a right hand.

It looks like Gendry Golov has been cut.
Gendry Golov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile swats away the attempt to clinch by Golov.

Golov rushes Crocodile and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Golov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golov misses with a body punch.
Golov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee calls for Golov to work.
Golov scores with a shot to the side of Crocodile's head.
Golov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Crocodile gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Golov wants to get back to his feet but Crocodile passes into half guard.
Golov tries to kick Crocodile off but Crocodile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Golov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crocodile with the ground and pound but Golov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Golov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crocodile wants to pass the guard but Golov is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov keeping moving, preventing Crocodile from controlling successfully.
Crocodile won't allow Golov to sweep him here.
Golov seems keen to control Crocodile's posture.
Golov looking for a sweep. Not yet Golov, not yet.
Crocodile landing with the ground and pound.
Crocodile wants to control from the top but Golov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocodile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golov is keeping the position for now.
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 Gendry Golov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gendry Golov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Golov moves into the clinch.
Golov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Golov on the inside.
Golov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocodile or not.
Golov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crocodile backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Golov.
Golov lands a hook that snaps the head of Crocodile backwards.
Golov lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Golov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golov misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Golov - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golov.
Golov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golov lands an uppercut.
Golov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Golov.
Golov lands a nice shot to the body.
Golov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golov digs a right hand into Crocodile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crocodile's gas tank.
Crocodile is breathing heavily.
Golov misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Golov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crocodile is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Golov has him pressed against the cage.
Golov can't find room to land a body shot as Crocodile controls the action.
Golov is pushing Crocodile up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Golov.
Golov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crocodile backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Golov throws a head punch that misses.
Crocodile blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golov effectively controlling the action here.
Golov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocodile or not.
Golov lands a shot to the body.
Crocodile blocks a body shot from Golov.
Golov lands a left hand.
Golov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golov can't find room to land a body shot as Crocodile controls the action.
Golov struggles to land a body shot inside as Crocodile controls his hands.
Golov just leaning against Crocodile, taking a breather.
Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crocodile is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crocodile.
Golov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocodile or not.
Golov lands with a light punch inside.
Crocodile tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Golov.
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!
Golov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golov tries to work over Crocodile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Golov.
Still in the clinch, Golov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Golov.
Golov scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Golov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Golov moves into the clinch.
Golov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crocodile's elbow.
Golov presses Crocodile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Golov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crocodile wants to get back to striking at distance but Golov won't allow it.
Golov lands a shoulder strike.
Crocodile changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golov.
Golov scores with a jab to the head.
Crocodile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crocodile checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov swings for the body but Crocodile moves out of range.
It seemed like Crocodile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golov throws a body shot but no joy.
Crocodile feints a counter leg kick.
Golov throws a lazy uppercut
and Crocodile counters with a stiff right hand.
Crocodile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Golov misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crocodile! But no joy.
Golov connects with a right hand. Crocodile shakes it off.
Crocodile on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Crocodile.
Golov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crocodile looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golov throws a right hand that misses
and Crocodile counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Golov misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Golov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crocodile doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Golov misses with a body shot.
Golov lands with a straight right. Crocodile didn't see that one coming.
Golov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crocodile.
Crocodile throws out a counter right but Golov avoids it with no problem.
Crocodile slips a straight right by Golov.
Crocodile with the counter takedown but Golov avoids it easily.
Golov misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crocodile on the side of the head.
Golov throws a lazy right hand but Crocodile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crocodile unleashes a big counter combination but Golov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Golov clinches.
Golov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gendry Golov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Golov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crocodile backwards.
Golov lands a right hand.
Golov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golov misses with a punch to the body.
Golov digs a right hand into Crocodile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crocodile's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golov.
A short uppercut from Golov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov lands a shot to the body.
Golov gets through Crocodile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Golov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crocodile.
Golov stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Golov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Golov.
Golov lands a body shot.
Golov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crocodiles head.
Golov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Golov scores with a nice short uppercut.

Crocodile is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golov.
Golov lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gendry Golov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gendry Golov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Golov throws a big shot that misses.
Golov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crocodile can do to turn this around?
Golov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crocodile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golov.
Crocodile is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Golov throws a shot from downtown. Crocodile moves away and avoids it.
Crocodile unleashes a big counter combination but Golov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Golov throws an off balance right hand
and Crocodile makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golov throws out a loose jab but Crocodile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crocodile throws out a counter right but Golov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue Blue Crocodile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crocodile is looking for the big counter here.
Golov tries to clinch up but Crocodile circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov misses the shot to the body.
Crocodile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golov. Crocodile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crocodile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golov takes a swing at Crocodile's ribcage but misses.
Crocodile is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crocodile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crocodile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crocodile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golov.
Crocodile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocodile moves away.
Crocodile throws out a counter right but Golov avoids it with no problem.
Crocodile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golov.
Crocodile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crocodile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile blocks a jab.
Crocodile throws out a counter right but Golov avoids it with no problem.
Golov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocodile moves away.
Crocodile throws a big counter head kick but Golov avoids it with no problem.
Golov lands a lovely overhand right.
Golov lands with a shot to the body.
Golov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crocodile.
Golov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crocodile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crocodile throws a counter combo.
Crocodile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gendry Golov is winning the standup battle so far.
Golov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov clobbers Crocodile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golov digs a good body shot into Crocodile's ribs.
Golov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crocodile.
Golov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crocodile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crocodile ducks under a wild hook from Golov.
Crocodile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Golov lands with a straight right. Crocodile didn't see that one coming.
Golov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Crocodile to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Crocodile.
A little jabbing left from Crocodile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov throws a series of punches but Crocodile avoids them all with ease.

Crocodile tries to keep at a distance but Golov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Golov misses with a knee strike.
Golov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golov misses with some punches.
Golov tries to throw a body punch but Crocodile avoids it by throwing Golov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crocodile.
Golov works on Crocodile's body with a couple of short punches.
Crocodile is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Golov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Golov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Golov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gendry Golov had his way with Blue Blue Crocodile in that round.
The cut man is working on Gendry Golov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Golov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golov misses with a hook. Crocodile ducked under it nicely.
Crocodile tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crocodile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golov doesn't manage to clinch there - Crocodile circles away.
Crocodile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golov throws a body shot but no joy.
Crocodile unleashes a big counter combination but Golov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Golov clinches.
Crocodile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golov's elbow.
Crocodile blocking some punches.
Golov working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golov lands a left hand.

Golov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Golov. Beautiful body shot.
Crocodile avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Golov backs off Crocodile throws a huge counter combo but Golov manages to avoid it all.

Golov takes the fight into the clinch.
Golov throws a punch but it's blocked by Crocodile.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Golov breaks the clinch.
Gendry Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocodile avoids the body shot from Golov.
Crocodile throws a counter combo.
Blue Blue Crocodile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crocodile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golov misses with a wild body shot.
Crocodile unleashes a big counter combination but Golov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Golov connects with an inside leg kick.
Golov lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocodile moves away.
Crocodile shapes to counter with a head kick.

Golov darts in and clinches Crocodile up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Golov.
Golov pushes Crocodile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Golov.
Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.

Golov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golov throws a right and a left that Crocodile avoids nicely.
Golov misses with a body shot
and Crocodile counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Golov throws an overhand right that lands on Crocodile's shoulder, as Crocodile tries to avoid the shot.
Golov tries to clinch up.
Golov lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crocodile was well out of range. Poor timing from Golov.
Crocodile is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Golov drives through and clinches with Crocodile against the cage.
Golov lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crocodile can't break the clinch.
Golov lands an uppercut.
Crocodile tries to score a body lock takedown but Golov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crocodile is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Crocodile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Golov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Golov on the inside.
Gendry Golov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Golov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Golov lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gendry Golov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:43
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gendry Golov!
Gendry Golov retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gendry Golov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.