PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Crash
vs
Gotti

178 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti throws a nice looking combination but Crash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crash seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gotti sizes up Crash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Gotti.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crash manages to avoid it.
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Crash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Gotti looks to land a combination. Crash sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Gotti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crash won't allow Gotti to pass to mount.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Crash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

John Gotti has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Gotti blocks the low kick.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crash was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Crash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crash counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gotti.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.

Crash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gotti is stalling in the full guard.
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Crash has wrist control.
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!
Crash keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Crash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Gotti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crash lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crash misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Gotti.
Crash throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Gotti lands an overhand right.
Crash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crash tries to score with a low kick but Gotti moves his leg out of the way.
Crash thumps Gotti with a low kick.
Crash misses with a body shot.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Crash saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gotti moves out of range as Crash throws a body kick.
Crash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crash checks the leg kick.
Gotti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crash throws a leg kick which misses Gotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gotti tries to avoid it.
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!

Crash gets caught napping as Gotti dives in and scores a takedown. Crash manages to retain guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Crash keeps moving.
Gotti controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crash takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Crash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crash throws a low kick but Gotti moves out of range easily.
Crash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crash throws a right and a left that Gotti avoids nicely.
Crash misses the shot to the body.
Gotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Crash.
Crash is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Gotti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gotti lands a body shot.
Crash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crash pinned against the cage. Crash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crash takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gotti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Crash avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Gotti blocks the body kick.
Crash wants to clinch up but Gotti keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Crash coming out on top.
Gotti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gotti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gotti slips under a jab from Crash.
Crash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
John Gotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash moves away from the strike by Gotti.
Gotti misses with a hook

and Crash counters by clinching up.
Crash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crash tries to work over Gotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gotti looking to throw knees to the head but Crash is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crash digs a right hand into Gotti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gotti's gas tank.
Gotti pushes Crash back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crash lands a body punch.
Gotti blocks an elbow strike from Crash.
Gotti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crash blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash works on Gotti's body with a couple of short punches.
Crash struggles to land a body shot inside as Gotti controls his hands.
Gotti stalls.
Crash taking a breather.
Crash is trying to stall.
Crash can't find room to land a body shot as Gotti controls the action.
Gotti blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gotti.
Crash trying to stall but Gotti improves his position.
Gotti wants a takedown but no success here.
Gotti blocks an elbow strike from Crash.
Crash is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Crash controls his hands.
Gotti dodges an elbow strike from Crash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crash.
Crash tries to stall but Gotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crash is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crash misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bone Crash will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Crash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gotti.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotti blocks the leg kick.

Gotti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Crash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crash is keeping the position for now.
Crash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Gotti.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crash moves away.
Crash slips a jab from Gotti.
A clash of legs there as Gotti blocks the low kick.
Crash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crash lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crash's waist but Crash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gotti off to one side.
Crash misses with a low kick as Gotti jumps back.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crash looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gotti throws a lazy right hand but Crash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crash is looking to wear down Gotti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Crash saw that one coming.
Crash throws a front kick aimed at Gotti's knee but Gotti avoids it well.
Crash motions for Gotti to come forward. Crash throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crash stuns Gotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crash needs to keep his hands up - Gotti had a free shot at his head there.
Crash looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Gotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crash lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crash tries to land a leg kick but Gotti saw it coming and moves away.
Gotti misses with a combination
and Crash counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gotti misses with a jab to the body
and Crash counters with a leg kick.
Gotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gotti in side control, throwing shots but Crash defends.
John Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gotti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gotti trying to control the position but Crash is working away.
Crash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gotti is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti stands up over Crash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gotti wants to control from the top but Crash keeps moving.
Gotti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Gotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gotti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gotti!