PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royler Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 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.

Crazy
vs
Dundee

185 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Royler Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crocodile Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dundee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crazy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dundee trying to mount his opponent but Crazy defends it.
Dundee blocks the strikes from Crazy.

Dundee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Crazy as he works his way to full guard.
Dundee wants to pass the guard but Crazy is keeping the position.
Crazy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dundee lands a couple of elbows.

Dundee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crazy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dundee has Crazy in his guard.
Crazy won't allow Dundee to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dundee pushes Crazy off and gets back to his feet.
Crazy misses with a takedown

and Dundee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crazy is breathing heavily.
Dundee is looking to stand up but Crazy won't let him.
Dundee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crazy has momentary wrist control but Dundee slips an elbow through the middle.
Dundee throws a big right hand that misses.
Dundee pushing down on Crazy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Dundee.
Crazy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dundee.
Crazy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dundee is working away from the top position though.
Crazy wants to improve his position but Dundee is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dundee trying to pass the guard but Crazy defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy is trying to get back to full guard.
Dundee winds up and cracks Crazy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dundee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dundee wants to pass the guard but Crazy is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dundee misses with the combination.
Dundee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crazy.
Crazy fails with the takedown

and Dundee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crazy won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dundee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dundee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee working the ground and pound.
Dundee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dundee scoring with punches from side control.
Dundee lands some shots froms side control.
Crazy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Crazy is rocked!
Dundee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Crazy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crazy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dundee connects with a decent elbow.

Dundee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crazy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!

Dundee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crazy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dundee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Crazy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dundee lands an elbow.
Crazy taking a bit of punishment here - Dundee scoring with strikes.

Dundee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dundee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crazy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Dundee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee lands a few punches from side control.

Dundee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crazy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dundee lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crocodile Dundee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dundee scores with a three punch combo!
Crazy seems to have got his legs back now.
Crazy throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crazy backs up against the cage.

It looks like Royler Crazy has been cut.
Crazy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dundee as he avoids it easily.
Crazy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dundee swivels and escapes.
Dundee throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dundee.
Dundee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dundee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crazy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dundee tries to avoid it but Crazy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dundee to the ground. Dundee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royler Crazy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dundee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crazy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crazy wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee keeps the fight on the outside.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Crazy.
Crazy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dundee's waist but Dundee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crazy off to one side.
Crazy throws a right hand that misses

and Dundee counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee distracts Crazy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dundee postures up in Crazy's guard and throws a big left but Crazy blocks it.
Dundee chips away with some ground and pound.
Dundee postures up.
Crazy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crazy trying to keep a closed guard but Dundee is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dundee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crazy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dundee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crazy has his takedown stuffed

and Dundee counters with a single leg into guard. Crazy didn't expect that.
Dundee postures up.
Dundee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dundee wanted to stand there but Crazy had control of the position.
Dundee cracks Crazy with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee distracts Crazy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Dundee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Crazy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dundee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Dundee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dundee trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Dundee prevents Crazy from getting back to his feet.
Dundee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dundee wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.

Dundee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crazy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dundee has Crazy in his guard.

Crazy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.
Crazy wants to get up but he can't break Dundee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dundee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crazy is one step ahead there.

Dundee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dundee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crazy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dundee tries to get to full guard but Crazy has control of the leg.
Dundee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Dundee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands a couple of elbows.
Dundee looking to pass the guard.
Dundee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crazy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dundee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dundee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazy is keeping the position for now.
Dundee wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
Dundee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crazy's head.
Crazy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crazy keeping full guard, as Dundee tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crazy tries to clinch up.
Crazy shoots and misses

and Dundee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crazy's 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!
Dundee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royler Crazy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royler Crazy's cut.
That's time! Crazy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dundee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Dundee scores with a takedown into Crazy's guard.
Dundee chips away with some ground and pound.
Dundee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dundee slips nicely into half guard.
Crazy has hold of Dundee's hands but Dundee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crocodile Dundee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dundee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crazy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dundee drops an elbow to the side of Crazy's head.
Dundee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crazy moves into full guard.
Crazy is trying to control the position but Dundee postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dundee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dundee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dundee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crazy's guard.
Dundee landing some decent shots from guard.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dundee tries to free his leg and advance position but Crazy is retaining full guard.
Dundee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dundee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crazy looking for a sweep. Not yet Crazy, not yet.
Dundee trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dundee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dundee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dundee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dundee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Crazy has his foot on Dundee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dundee works his way back into a safe position though.
Dundee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dundee wants to pass the guard but Crazy is keeping the position.
Dundee lands a couple of elbows.
Dundee trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Dundee passes Crazy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dundee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crazy tries to kick Dundee off but Dundee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dundee seems to be looking for submissions.
Dundee slips a nice elbow through Crazy's hands, connecting with Crazy's forehead.
Crazy moves into full guard.

Dundee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crazy fails with the takedown

and Dundee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dundee.
Dundee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dundee works over Crazy with some ground and pound from guard.
Crazy looking to control.
Dundee is looking to advance position but Crazy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dundee is looking to improve his position but Crazy isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is squirming around, avoiding Crazy's attempts to control the action.
Dundee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crazy tries to control but Dundee wriggling away.
Dundee can't escape the position.
Dundee swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dundee is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dundee can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crazy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crocodile Dundee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dundee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 25:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crocodile Dundee!