PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy The Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Trombone (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.

The Crocodile
vs
Trombone

180 cm
25
178 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

200 cm
28
182 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy The Crocodile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Trombone!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trombone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trombone cracks The Crocodile with an open hand slap.
Trombone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trombone - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from The Crocodile misses its intended target.
Trombone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Crocodile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from The Crocodile does no damage.
The Crocodile digs a good hook to Trombone's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crocodile misses with a combination
and Trombone counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crocodile. Trombone does a little dance to reset his feet.

Trombone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trombone wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crocodile keeps working.
The Crocodile tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone slows the pace down.
The Crocodile takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on The Crocodile's face as Trombone controls the position.
Trombone trying to control the action but The Crocodile is working from the bottom.
The Crocodile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trombone.
Trombone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Crocodile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trombone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trombone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Crocodile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trombone is working away from the top position though.
Trombone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trombone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Crocodile trying to hold on to Trombone's head to control him but Trombone postures up.
Trombone controlling the action here.
Trombone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and The Crocodile reverses the position - he's now on top in Trombone's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone has his hands on The Crocodile's head, controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Crocodile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Crocodile lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trombone takes a step back to recover.
The Crocodile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Crocodile on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trombone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Trombone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Crocodile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - The Crocodile coming out on top.
Trombone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile lands a slapping body shot.
Trombone missing with a left hand there. The Crocodile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as The Crocodile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trombone doesn't seem phased though.
The Crocodile is looking to wear down Trombone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trombone avoids the body shot from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Crocodile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jimmy The Crocodile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trombone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Crocodile pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trombone is out of range and The Crocodile settles back down.
The Crocodile walks into a stiff left hand from Trombone.
Trombone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crocodile scores with a nice strike.
The Crocodile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trombone's sensitive parts.
Trombone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trombone misses with a head kick.
The Crocodile misses with a right hand
and Trombone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Trombone misses.
The Crocodile clobbers Trombone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Trombone is rocked!

It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
Jimmy The Crocodile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trombone, as that shot connected.
Trombone is still on wobbly legs! Can The Crocodile finish him?
Trombone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trombone seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crocodile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crocodile. Trombone does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trombone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trombone slips a jab from The Crocodile.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trombone.
Jimmy The Crocodile is winning the standup battle so far.
Trombone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trombone. The Crocodile does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Crocodile scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That kick from The Crocodile tenderised Trombone's leg. Trombone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trombone throws a series of punches but The Crocodile moves out of range.
Trombone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Crocodile cracks Trombone with a good jab.
Trombone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crocodile misses with a body shot.
Trombone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Crocodile connects with a leg kick. Trombone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Crocodile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone looks to throw the jab but The Crocodile is out of range.
Trombone staying out of range there.
Trombone avoids the head kick by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws a hook to the side of Trombone's head but Trombone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trombone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Crocodile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of The Crocodile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Crocodile scores with a head kick. Trombone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Crocodile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crocodile. Trombone does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Crocodile throws a nice looking combination but Trombone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trombone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Crocodile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trombone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trombone throws a body punch but The Crocodile moves out of range.
Trombone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crocodile.
Trombone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Crocodile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Crocodile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trombone's sensitive parts.
Trombone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left and a right from The Crocodile both land. Nice combination.
Trombone lands with a good body shot.
Trombone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Crocodile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trombone scrambles back to his feet.
Jimmy The Crocodile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crocodile punishes Trombone's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trombone misses with a series of wild punches.
Trombone throws the left hand but The Crocodile avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy The Crocodile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's time! The Crocodile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Crocodile scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by The Crocodile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Crocodile.
The Crocodile feints with a jab and clips Trombone right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Trombone is sent crashing into the canvas and The Crocodile leaps in for the kill! Trombone tries to get to his feet but The Crocodile is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Trombone is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy The Crocodile!