PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JACK CRACK KANGAROO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderley Silva Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderley Silva Pride acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

CRACK KANGAROO
vs
Silva Pride

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JACK CRACK KANGAROO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderley Silva Pride!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pride tries to clinch but KANGAROO is having none of it.

KANGAROO shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
KANGAROO prevents Pride from standing back up.

KANGAROO stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

KANGAROO darts in and clinches Pride up against the cage.
Pride can't get the takedown.
KANGAROO lands with a light punch inside.
KANGAROO wants a takedown.
KANGAROO tries for a takedown. No joy.
KANGAROO landing knees to the head.

It looks like Wanderley Silva Pride has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from KANGAROO.
Pride looks gassed!
KANGAROO lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pride backwards.
KANGAROO drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JACK CRACK KANGAROO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KANGAROO lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pride backwards.
KANGAROO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pride gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pride takes a shot to the head.
Pride lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KANGAROO has Pride pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pride manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KANGAROO creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from KANGAROO.
Pride scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like JACK CRACK KANGAROO has been cut.
KANGAROO lands a shoulder strike.
KANGAROO working hard to break the clinch.
KANGAROO taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pride tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANGAROO lands a hook that snaps the head of Pride backwards.
A frustrated look appears on KANGAROO's face as he tries to break the clinch.
KANGAROO working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from KANGAROO.
KANGAROO connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from KANGAROO.

KANGAROO has Pride pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. KANGAROO pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pride tumbling to the mat - KANGAROO dives into Pride's guard.
KANGAROO prevents Pride from getting back to his feet.

KANGAROO gets to his feet. Pride looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
KANGAROO tries to clinch up.
Pride closes the distance but KANGAROO moves to the side

and KANGAROO counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pride landing knees to the head.
KANGAROO can't get the takedown.
Pride scores with a knee to the head.
Pride landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pride misses with a knee to the head.
KANGAROO misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pride.
Pride throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANGAROO blocks it with crossed arms.
Pride with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pride throws a knee to the head but misses.

Pride has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed KANGAROO clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pride trying to control.
Good control from Pride.
Pride wants to control but KANGAROO manages to buck him off and is now in Pride's guard! Nice work there by KANGAROO!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride wants to get back to his feet but KANGAROO is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

KANGAROO stands up from guard. Let's bang!

KANGAROO closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pride to the mat! Pride manages to get full guard.
Pride is looking to stand up but KANGAROO isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

KANGAROO gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pride lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KANGAROO circles away quickly and effectively.
KANGAROO circles away from the clinch attempt

and KANGAROO counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pride won't be happy with that.

KANGAROO stands up and beckons Pride to his feet.

Pride tries to keep at a distance but KANGAROO has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pride landing knees to the head.
KANGAROO lands a shoulder strike.
Pride unloads a knee to the mid-section.
KANGAROO lands a hook that snaps the head of Pride backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KANGAROO.
KANGAROO lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pride landing knees to the body.
KANGAROO throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
KANGAROO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pride gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
KANGAROO lands a nice shot to the body.
KANGAROO tries a body shot but Pride blocks it.
KANGAROO takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Pride.
KANGAROO has a couple of punches blocked by Pride.
Pride misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pride has clasped his hands together around KANGAROO's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
KANGAROO tries to bench press Pride off him but Pride keeps the position.

Pride has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pride closes the distance looking to clinch

and KANGAROO counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pride's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JACK CRACK KANGAROO dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pride looks to clinch

and KANGAROO counters with a shoot takedown. Pride fights it but they end up in guard.

KANGAROO gets to his feet. Pride looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pride looks to clinch

and KANGAROO counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pride's guard now.

Pride kicks KANGAROO off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

KANGAROO scores a takedown into full mount!

KANGAROO gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

KANGAROO closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pride did well to prevent KANGAROO getting side control.

KANGAROO gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pride wants to clinch

and KANGAROO counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pride!
Pride really wants to buck KANGAROO off and get back to his feet.
Pride is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

KANGAROO gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pride tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and KANGAROO decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pride's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

KANGAROO stands up and waves to Pride to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Pride. No joy for KANGAROO on that attempt.
KANGAROO circles away from the clinch attempt

and KANGAROO counters with a takedown into side control.
KANGAROO prevents Pride from escaping the position.

KANGAROO decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pride to his feet.
Pride darts in trying to clinch

and KANGAROO counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pride with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANGAROO scores with a nice hook to the head.
KANGAROO lands a left hand.
Pride putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KANGAROO in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
KANGAROO prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pride connects with a knee to the head.
Pride with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

KANGAROO gets control of Pride's arms and successfully pulls guard. KANGAROO will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pride trying to stand up but can't free himself from KANGAROO's guard.
KANGAROO looking for a sweep. Not yet KANGAROO, not yet.
KANGAROO is looking to stand up but Pride isn't so interested in that idea.

Pride gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pride looks to clinch

and KANGAROO counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pride lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KANGAROO creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pride scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pride.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
KANGAROO is pressed up against the cage. Pride has hold of a leg and is looking to drag KANGAROO down to the mat. KANGAROO avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pride scores with a three punch combo!
Pride wants to clinch

and KANGAROO counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pride's guard now.

KANGAROO stands and steps away. Pride gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pride tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and KANGAROO counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pride with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANGAROO scores with a shot to the side of Pride's head.
Pride's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pride throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANGAROO blocks it with crossed arms.
Pride tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. KANGAROO smiles and moves away.
JACK CRACK KANGAROO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderley Silva Pride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pride tries to clinch

and KANGAROO counters by clinching up.
Pride tries a knee to the head but KANGAROO blocks it.
Pride looking to throw knees to the head but KANGAROO is blocking nicely.
Pride with a knee to the head.
Pride with a knee to the head.
KANGAROO gets through Pride's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
KANGAROO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pride gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pride tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pride unloads a knee to the mid-section. KANGAROO lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pride throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANGAROO blocks it with crossed arms.
Pride tries a knee to the head but KANGAROO blocks it.
Pride on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pride is working for takedown but KANGAROO is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from KANGAROO.
Pride tries to land a knee to the head but KANGAROO blocks with his arms.
KANGAROO is pressed up against the cage. Pride has hold of a leg and is looking to drag KANGAROO down to the mat. KANGAROO avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
JACK CRACK KANGAROO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KANGAROO shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pride as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pride tries to clinch

and KANGAROO holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
KANGAROO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pride just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pride landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KANGAROO creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JACK CRACK KANGAROO dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pride tries to clinch but KANGAROO moves away

and KANGAROO counters by clinching up.
KANGAROO lands a right hand.
KANGAROO lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
KANGAROO tries for a takedown but Pride manages to get underhooks.
Pride is looking for a takedown up against the cage. KANGAROO gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pride prevents KANGAROO from breaking the clinch.
Pride lands a knee to the head.
Pride connects with a knee to the head.
KANGAROO is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pride can do to turn this around?

KANGAROO breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KANGAROO shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick by Pride misses

and KANGAROO counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by KANGAROO.
Pride with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Pride.
Pride with a knee to the head.
A short left from KANGAROO.
Pride crunches a lovely knee into KANGAROO's ribcage.
Pride tries a knee to the head but KANGAROO blocks it.
Pride lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KANGAROO looking to slow down the pace here.
KANGAROO lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pride backwards.
Pride has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. KANGAROO avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. KANGAROO avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
JACK CRACK KANGAROO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderley Silva Pride.
Pride drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pride crunches a lovely knee into KANGAROO's ribcage.
KANGAROO pushes Pride back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
KANGAROO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pride gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
KANGAROO throws a punch but it's blocked by Pride.
KANGAROO throws a punch but it's blocked by Pride.

Pride works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pride postures up.

Pride decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pride looks to clinch

and KANGAROO holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pride connects with a nasty looking knee right to KANGAROO's face.
Pride utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pride throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANGAROO blocks it with crossed arms.
Pride lands a knee to the body.
KANGAROO is struggling to control the position.
Pride digs a right hand into KANGAROO's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on KANGAROO's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Pride.
Wanderley Silva Pride seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
KANGAROO drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pride pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pride fails with the takedown

and KANGAROO counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!

Pride manages to escape and get back to his feet!

KANGAROO looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pride!
Pride wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Pride bucks KANGAROO off and manages to get back to his feet!
Pride tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and KANGAROO counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pride is trying to stand back up but KANGAROO is controlling him

KANGAROO decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride closes the distance but KANGAROO moves to the side

and KANGAROO counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pride!
Pride wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KANGAROO tries to control but Pride wriggling away.

Pride bucks KANGAROO off and manages to get back to his feet!
KANGAROO slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
KANGAROO shoots in but Pride avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pride tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and KANGAROO counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pride!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

KANGAROO is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Pride has KANGAROO up against the cage in a clinch.
Pride throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pride scores with a knee to the head.
Pride throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANGAROO drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Pride.
Pride misses with a knee strike.
Pride has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. KANGAROO is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by KANGAROO.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pride misses with a knee strike.
KANGAROO lands with a light punch inside.
KANGAROO stops a takedown attempt from Pride.
Pride tries a knee to the head but KANGAROO blocks it.
Wanderley Silva Pride has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JACK CRACK KANGAROO is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pride tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pride tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
JACK CRACK KANGAROO showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for KANGAROO, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JACK CRACK KANGAROO!