PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 515 p4p, 67 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 386 p4p, 49 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Date
vs
Bandicoot

178 cm
33
160 lbs
25 - 11 - 2

173 cm
27
159 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Bandicoot ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Date takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Date is predictable there
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Date connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.

Date clinches.
Bandicoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands an uppercut.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date presses Bandicoot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot goes for a takedown attempt but Date pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Date clinches up against the cage.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Bandicoot struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bandicoot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Date turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bandicoot.
Date digs a right hand into Bandicoot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandicoot's gas tank.
Bandicoot can't get the takedown.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandicoot can't break the clinch.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bandicoot pulls guard successfully.
Date pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Date passes into side control.
Date controls the position.
Bandicoot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Date is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as Date sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Date's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot wants to sweep but no luck.
Date passes into half guard.
Date controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Bandicoot scores with a shot to the body.
Date misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Date avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bandicoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandicoot.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot throws a counter combo.
Date throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.

Date has managed to clinch.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandicoot.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Date holds him up against the cage and eventually Bandicoot drops back down to his feet.
Date is pressed up against the cage. Bandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Date down to the mat. Date avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Bandicoot.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bandicoot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandicoot.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Date.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Date missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot tries to counter by closing the distance.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Date feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot fails with the takedown.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Date lands with a nice combination. Bandicoot backs away looking to recover.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Date.
Bandicoot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Date looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Date punishes Bandicoot's body with a nice straight punch.

Bandicoot clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot fails to pull guard.
Bandicoot fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date blocking some punches.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Date.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date lands a right hand.
Date works on Bandicoot's body with a couple of short punches.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Date.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date pushes Bandicoot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Date digs a right hand underneath Bandicoot's ribcage. Bandicoot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date lands a left hand.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Date misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the head.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandicoot.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandicoot.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Date.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date lands a right hand.
Date lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Date.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.

Bandicoot is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Date.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Bandicoot seems to have recovered his senses.
Bandicoot is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Date.
Bandicoot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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!
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.