PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 527 p4p, 742 weight class) and Don Crenshaw (ranked 40 p4p, 54 weight class). Big Mouth comes to the cage accompanied by Bigmouth Strikes Again. Crenshaw has chosen Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers as his entrance music. Don Crenshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Big Mouth
vs
Crenshaw

169 cm
32
144
31 - 16 - 0

162 cm
30
146
23 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Brooklyn Apothecary

Conviction
© Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Mouth avoids a kick to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a looping left.
Big Mouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
Crenshaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Big Mouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Big Mouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Mouth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crenshaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Big Mouth's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Big Mouth throws a looping overhand right but Crenshaw ducks down to avoid it.
Crenshaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Crenshaw.
Big Mouth sets himself, and Crenshaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Big Mouth avoids it this time.
We've been informed that Crenshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
Crenshaw looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Big Mouth throws a right hand that misses
and Crenshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Big Mouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Big Mouth.
Crenshaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Big Mouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth works the jab nicely.
Big Mouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Big Mouth throws a right hand that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Crenshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Crenshaw wants to counter the offense by Big Mouth and move into the clinch position.
Big Mouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crenshaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crenshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Big Mouth throws out the jab.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick as Crenshaw jumps back.
A jab lands there for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth jabs at Crenshaw's body.

Crenshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Crenshaw cracks Big Mouth with a nice body shot.

Big Mouth breaks from the clinch.
Crenshaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Big Mouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Big Mouth. That's going to slow Crenshaw down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crenshaw.
A slow jab from Big Mouth misses its intended target.
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Crenshaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Big Mouth. Crenshaw shrugs it off though.
Big Mouth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw walks into a straight right hand from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crenshaw.
Crenshaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crenshaw walks into a jab.
Big Mouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Mouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crenshaw in his tracks.
Big Mouth throws a right hand that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Big Mouth misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crenshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Mouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crenshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth lands a glancing blow to the side of Crenshaw's head.
Big Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crenshaw can do to turn this around?
Big Mouth delivers a nice body kick.
Jab by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Crenshaw slips the punch.
Crenshaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth connects with a body shot.
Big Mouth connects with a solid leg kick.
Big Mouth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crenshaw. That did some damage!
Crenshaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw slips a jab from Big Mouth.
Despite the aggression on Crenshaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Big Mouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big Mouth.
Crenshaw unleashes a big counter combination but Big Mouth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Big Mouth throws a series of punches but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crenshaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Big Mouth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Big Mouth with a nice calf kick.
Crenshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crenshaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Big Mouth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Crenshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crenshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crenshaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Big Mouth - that will leave a mark!
Crenshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crenshaw thows a body kick. Big Mouth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Big Mouth throws a nice looking combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crenshaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth digs a good body shot into Crenshaw's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Big Mouth. That snapped Crenshaw's head back.
Big Mouth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth jabs Crenshaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crenshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Big Mouth. Big Mouth obviously looking to wear him down.
Big Mouth jabs Crenshaw right on the nose. Crenshaw blinks but takes it well.
Crenshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away.
Yasha Big Mouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Mouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Big Mouth lands a right hook to the body.
Big Mouth cracks a nice hook into Crenshaw's ribs.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws an off balance right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crenshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Big Mouth throws a sloppy body shot
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Crenshaw misses.
A nice leg kick from Big Mouth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crenshaw! But no joy.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
A nice side step and Crenshaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crenshaw has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth wants to slow Crenshaw down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Big Mouth with a hook.
Big Mouth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but Crenshaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crenshaw thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab lands there for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth scores with a hook to the body. Crenshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Big Mouth throws a body kick that misses.
Crenshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away.
Crenshaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw wants to counter the offense by Big Mouth and move into the clinch position.
Crenshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Crenshaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crenshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
A nice side step and Crenshaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Mouth misses with a combination
and Crenshaw counters with a straight right hand.
Crenshaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
Crenshaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Big Mouth is wise to it.

Crenshaw clinches up with Big Mouth and pushes him back against the cage.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
Big Mouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crenshaw backwards.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crenshaw trying to land knees to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Big Mouth blocks the elbow strike.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Big Mouth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Big Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling him.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crenshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw misses with an elbow over the top.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth pushes Crenshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a body punch.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Big Mouth or not.
A head punch on the inside from Big Mouth fails to land.
Big Mouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crenshaw has Big Mouth pressed against the cage, preventing Big Mouth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Big Mouth tries to circle away but Crenshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crenshaw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Big Mouth's brow.

Big Mouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crenshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crenshaw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Big Mouth.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Crenshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Big Mouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Big Mouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crenshaw steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the body
and Crenshaw counters with a leg kick.
Big Mouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Big Mouth scores with a jab to the head.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Big Mouth is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Crenshaw.
I think Big Mouth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Our winner, Yasha Big Mouth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Don Crenshaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.