PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igydo Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blue Ice. 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!

Dall
vs
Crash

177 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

178 cm
30
157 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igydo Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crash, right into the meat.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall throws a head kick but Crash moves out of range.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
Dall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Crash avoids the head kick by Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall goes for a double leg but Crash avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crash continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
and Crash counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall goes for a double leg but Crash avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crash continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igydo Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall takes a swing at Crash's ribcage but misses.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Crash.
Crash throws a big shot that misses.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Crash scores with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Crash off the cage and back into range.
Crash throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
Crash misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Crash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall shoots for a takedown but Crash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crash sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Crash tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Crash.
Crash thows a leg kick but Dall checks it

and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crash knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crash is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Crash is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crash has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Crash defends it.
Dall passes to side control.
Crash wants to control but Dall postures up.

Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crash, who protects the arm well.

Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bone Crash will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dall fails with the takedown
and Crash counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crash is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Crash circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igydo Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crash misses with a head kick.
Dall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crash counters with a stiff right hand.
Crash scores with a jab to the body.
Crash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Crash as he checks the leg kick.
Crash lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash scores with a jab to the body.
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 closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crash.

Dall gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Crash defending well.

Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crash is on top in guard.
Crash preventing the sweep.
Crash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crash wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Crash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Crash wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Crash looking to pass the guard.

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.
Dall wants to sweep here but Crash controlling him for the moment.
Crash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crash defends well.
Crash stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Crash from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bone Crash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Crash misses with a combination

and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crash is trying to escape back to his feet but Dall uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Dall swings around for an armbar but Crash sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
Dall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crash's guard.

Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall wants to pass to mount but Crash is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Crash is defending well.
Dall uses his free foot to push down on Crash's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crash.
Igydo Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Dall goes for an armbar but Crash turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crash.
Dall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crash's guard.

Igydo Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Crash is retaining full guard.
Dall is pushing down on Crash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crash is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.

Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dall looking for a submission but Crash manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Crash is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Crash is retaining full guard.
Crash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Bone Crash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crash looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crash throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Crash.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Crash avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igydo Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crash 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Crash!