PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crush Bandicoot (ranked 3474 p4p, 1485 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 127 p4p, 142 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bandicoot
vs
Grandis

173 cm
42
159
32 - 27 - 1

168 cm
37
144
29 - 15 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crush Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bandicoot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grandis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandicoot advances position into side control!

Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grandis has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bandicoot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grandis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bandicoot's guard! Nice work there by Grandis!
Grandis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot gets full guard.

Grandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandis has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bandicoot is looking for a triangle here but Grandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bandicoot trying to remain calm as Grandis controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandicoot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Grandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot seems a little lost for a moment, as Grandis dominates the positioning.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.
Grandis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grandis is keen to just control but Bandicoot is a slippery customer.

Grandis is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandis to get the leverage.
Bandicoot manages to get to full guard.

Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Grandis to get to half guard.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Grandis keeps him under control.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandis pulls his head out easily.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Grandis controlling the pace.
Grandis trying to control from half guard but Bandicoot is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Grandis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Grandis scores with a body shot.
Grandis lands with a nice body punch.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Grandis coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grandis swivels and escapes.
Grandis lands with an overhand left.

Bandicoot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grandis did well to prevent Bandicoot getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bandicoot 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.

Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Grandis's legs - danger averted.

Bandicoot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grandis dives on top into guard.

Bandicoot working for a triangle but Grandis defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis content to stall in guard here.

Grandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grandis has passed into half guard!
Grandis trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis stalling.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Grandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.

Grandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.

Bandicoot looking for subs from the bottom but Grandis mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandicoot is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Grandis has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
Grandis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grandis tries to keep control of the position but Bandicoot is staying busy.
Grandis is trying to stick to Bandicoot's back but Bandicoot is turning into Grandis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grandis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grandis is in trouble now - Bandicoot has advanced to mount!

Bandicoot looking for a guillotine from mount but Grandis is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis tries to hold on but Bandicoot postures up.

Bandicoot goes for an armbar but Grandis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grandis.

Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.

Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Grandis moves into full mount! Bandicoot won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Grandis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Grandis digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grandis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grandis tries to avoid it but Bandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grandis to the ground. Grandis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grandis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grandis catches Bandicoot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grandis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown but Grandis sprawls well.
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches up with Grandis, looking for a takedown. Bandicoot pushes Grandis against the cage but Grandis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Grandis finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Grandis lands a head kick. Bandicoot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grandis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grandis pinned against the cage. Grandis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis scores with a punch to the head.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Grandis instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grandis tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grandis stops a takedown attempt from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grandis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Grandis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Grandis scores with a shot to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grandis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grandis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandicoot letting Grandis take a breather here.
Grandis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandicoot is looking for a takedown.
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot is working for takedown but Grandis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot goes for a takedown attempt but Grandis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grandis lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Grandis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandicoot doesn't seem phased though.
Bandicoot misses with a double jab.
Grandis stuffs the takedown.
Robert Grandis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
Grandis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grandis, as that shot connected.

Grandis moves into the clinch.
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Grandis on the inside.
Grandis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grandis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandicoot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grandis after a bit of a struggle.

Grandis breaks from the clinch.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grandis sprawls well. Grandis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Grandis.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Bandicoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grandis's waist but Grandis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandicoot off to one side.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Grandis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grandis digs a good hook to Bandicoot's body.
Grandis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bandicoot keeps the fight on the outside.
Grandis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robert Grandis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Grandis there.
Grandis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Grandis.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crush Bandicoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandicoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Grandis sprawls well. He's pushed Bandicoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grandis works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.

Grandis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is trying to drag Grandis to the mat but Grandis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Bandicoot looking for a takedown.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grandis is defending well for now.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grandis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grandis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Grandis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grandis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!
A very excited looking Robert Grandis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.