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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Riley has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. 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.
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170 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot scores with a takedown into Riley's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Bandicoot throws a big elbow that misses.
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riley working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Bandicoot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bandicoot tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Bandicoot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riley to the mat! Riley manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing.
Bandicoot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley has his foot on Bandicoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandicoot works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandicoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily.
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Riley's guard.
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Riley is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandicoot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riley is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.
Bandicoot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandicoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandicoot moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot in side control lands a decent elbow.
Riley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley looks gassed!
Bandicoot is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandicoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandicoot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riley lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandicoot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot is working Riley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot chips away with some ground and pound.
Riley working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily.
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Bandicoot trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot with a nice head shot there.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Riley's guard.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandicoot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandicoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot stands up over Riley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot advances position into side control!
Bandicoot decides to stand up, so the ref orders Riley to his feet.
Bandicoot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riley to the mat! Riley manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandicoot is one step ahead there.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley is looking for a triangle but Bandicoot pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandicoot looking to pass the guard.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Bandicoot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandicoot closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Bandicoot has him pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bandicoot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riley jumps guard but Bandicoot stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riley jumps guard and drags Bandicoot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riley is working an open guard so Bandicoot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bandicoot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Riley.
Bandicoot avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bandicoot.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bandicoot to keep the fight standing.
Bandicoot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bandicoot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Riley is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riley is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandicoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
Bandicoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Crash Bandicoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Bandicoot has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Bandicoot has control of the leg.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandicoot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Bandicoot clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Riley working to try and regain half guard.
Riley taking shots to the head.
Riley is rocked!
A big strike lands for Bandicoot! That's really hurt Riley and he's turned his back - Bandicoot keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bandicoot jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crash Bandicoot!
Crash Bandicoot retains his welterweight title!
Crash Bandicoot really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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