PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Caprillo has chosen The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun as his entrance music. Caio Cesar Caprillo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bandicoot
vs
Cesar Caprillo

172 cm
43
266 lbs
24 - 24 - 0

208 cm
42
246 lbs
27 - 36 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caprillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bandicoot sprawls well. Bandicoot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caprillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caprillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caprillo is looking for the big counter here.
Bandicoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Caprillo.

Bandicoot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caprillo, pushing him back against the cage.
Caprillo can't get the takedown.

Caprillo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bandicoot wants to control but Caprillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caprillo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Caprillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo prevents Bandicoot from getting back to his feet.

Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caprillo defends it easily.

Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caprillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caprillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Caprillo defends easily.

Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caprillo defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Caprillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Caprillo is looking to advance position but Bandicoot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Caprillo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandicoot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Caprillo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bandicoot working for a submission but Caprillo is keeping him at bay.
Caprillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caprillo regains half guard.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caprillo wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping busy.
Caprillo wants to improve his position but Bandicoot is controlling well.
Bandicoot tries to stand but can't do so whilst Caprillo controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caprillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot.
Caprillo pushes Bandicoot off looking to stand but Bandicoot dives back in and keeps control.
Caprillo is concentrating on defense, preventing Bandicoot from advancing position.

Caprillo pushes Bandicoot off and gets back to his feet.
Caprillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Caprillo feints the counter takedown.
Caprillo fails with the takedown.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bandicoot clinches.
Caprillo gets underhooks to prevent Bandicoot's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bandicoot moves to clinch but Caprillo breaks away
and Caprillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caprillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Caprillo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bandicoot moves into the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caprillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bandicoot wants a takedown but no success here.
Caprillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandicoot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caprillo pulls Bandicoot into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caprillo is proving hard to escape from.
Caprillo lands an upkick as Bandicoot stands over him.
Caprillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandicoot stands and throws Caprillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Caprillo tries to improve position but can't.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Caprillo pushes Bandicoot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bandicoot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Caprillo throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bandicoot blocks the strikes from Caprillo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo is trying to get back to his feet.

Bandicoot decides to stand back up. Bandicoot steps back and let's Caprillo get back to his feet.

Bandicoot moves into the clinch.
Bandicoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caprillo is defending well for now.
Bandicoot looking to stall.
Caprillo avoiding damage as Bandicoot throws knees to the body.
Caprillo is trying to push Bandicoot away but Bandicoot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Caprillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Caprillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bandicoot regains guard immediately.

Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Caprillo has passed into half guard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caprillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Crash Bandicoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandicoot trying to keep a closed guard but Caprillo is proving a slippery customer.
Caprillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandicoot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bandicoot has one foot on Caprillo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Caprillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandicoot.

Caprillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Caprillo has control of the leg.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caio Cesar Caprillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caprillo tries to avoid it but Bandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caprillo to the ground. Caprillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caprillo misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot stuffs the takedown attempt from Caprillo. Caprillo gets slowly back to his feet.
As Caprillo tries to get set, Bandicoot tries to push him back and clinch up but Caprillo manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caprillo.
Caprillo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandicoot swivels and escapes.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caprillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Caprillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandicoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandicoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caprillo unleashes a big counter combination but Bandicoot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Bandicoot moves into the clinch.

Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Caprillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bandicoot won't be happy with that.
Bandicoot sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caprillo in particular looking to stall.
Caprillo wants to free his trapped foot but Bandicoot is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Caprillo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandicoot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.

Caprillo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot pushes Caprillo off looking to stand but Caprillo dives back in and keeps control.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.

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

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot trying to hold on to Caprillo's head to control him but Caprillo postures up.
Caprillo wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caprillo swivels and escapes.

Bandicoot closes the distance and pushes Caprillo back into the cage.

Bandicoot breaks from the clinch.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caprillo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandicoot as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Caprillo circles away.
Caprillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caprillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bandicoot tries to clinch
and Caprillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Bandicoot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bandicoot trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandicoot trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom.
Caprillo working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caprillo trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Cesar Caprillo.
I think Caprillo 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caio Cesar Caprillo!
A victorious Caio Cesar Caprillo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.