PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grash Mandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cks ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grash Mandicoot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mandicoot
vs
ss

225 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grash Mandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cks ss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandicoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ss throws a nice looking combination but Mandicoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mandicoot lands a right hook to the body.
Mandicoot fails with the takedown

and ss counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mandicoot!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
ss trying to control but Mandicoot is having none of it.
ss prevents Mandicoot from getting the reversal.
Mandicoot wants to hold on but ss pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

ss get's back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandicoot throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Mandicoot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ss tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandicoot with a lazy takedown attempt

and ss counters by moving into the clinch.
ss prevents a body shot from Mandicoot.

ss has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mandicoot is trying to keep an underhook but ss manages to get the takedown into half guard.
ss looks gassed!
Mandicoot wants to control but ss is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandicoot is trying to stand up here but ss is controlling him well.

ss stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
ss ducks under a wild hook from Mandicoot.
ss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mandicoot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mandicoot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grash Mandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mandicoot moves into the clinch.
ss is pressed up against the cage. Mandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ss down to the mat. ss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mandicoot shoots in but no luck this time.

ss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mandicoot!
ss trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

ss gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ss as he avoids it easily.
Mandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandicoot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - ss circles away.
Mandicoot fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from ss. Those never looked like landing.
Mandicoot wants to land a leg kick but ss is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandicoot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ss tries to avoid it but Mandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ss to the ground. ss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - ss circles away.
Mandicoot looks for a takedown but ss sprawls well.
Mandicoot tries to clinch but ss moves out of range.
Mandicoot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ss.
Mandicoot fails to land with a series of punches.
ss throws a head kick that misses.
Mandicoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandicoot shoots in for a double leg but ss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mandicoot is looking to clinch but ss is avoiding it.
Mandicoot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ss defends it nicely.
Mandicoot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ss defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mandicoot!
Mandicoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ss misses with the combination.
Mandicoot throws a head kick that misses.
Mandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandicoot throws a head kick that misses.
Mandicoot closes the distance and clinches up with ss, looking for a takedown. Mandicoot pushes ss against the cage but ss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mandicoot fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mandicoot.

ss gets a clinch.

ss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

ss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mandicoot was covering up waiting for the punch and ss finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Mandicoot is working an open guard so ss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mandicoot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mandicoot misses with a takedown attempt - ss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ss is breathing heavily.
Mandicoot tries to clinch there but ss circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ss keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Mandicoot finds it's target.
Mandicoot works over ss's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Cks ss has been cut.
Mandicoot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grash Mandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandicoot misses with a head kick.
Mandicoot tries for a takedown but ss circles away easily

and ss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mandicoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
ss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mandicoot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mandicoot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on ss if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandicoot looks for a takedown but ss sprawls well.
Mandicoot throws a push kick but ss slaps the foot to one side.
Mandicoot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mandicoot fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ss misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from ss. No joy for Mandicoot on that attempt.
Mandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ss as he jumps to the side.
Mandicoot throws a nice looking combination but ss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mandicoot fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss tries to clinch up.
Mandicoot fails to land the takedown.
Mandicoot shoots in but ss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ss tries to avoid it but Mandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ss to the ground. ss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

ss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

ss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mandicoot to get to his feet.
Mandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

ss drives through and clinches with Mandicoot against the cage.
Mandicoot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mandicoot goes for a takedown in the clinch but ss prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandicoot is trying to pull guard but ss has him pressed against the cage.

ss tightens his grip and picks Mandicoot up, before dumping him to the ground. Mandicoot manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ss is looking to stand up but Mandicoot won't let him.
Mandicoot controls ss momentarily but ss frees himself.

ss stands up and waves to Mandicoot to follow him.
Mandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but ss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandicoot shoots and misses

and ss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cks ss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cks ss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

ss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
ss slaps away a takedown attempt from Mandicoot, before circling back to the center of the mat.

ss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mandicoot was covering up waiting for the punch and ss finishes the takedown easily into guard.

ss stands up and waves to Mandicoot to follow him.
Mandicoot shoots in for a double leg but ss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

ss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

ss decides to stand back up. ss steps back and let's Mandicoot get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Mandicoot wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandicoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grash Mandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ss as he jumps to the side.
ss shoots in for a double leg but Mandicoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mandicoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mandicoot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from ss. No joy for Mandicoot on that attempt.

ss rushes Mandicoot and presses him up against the cage.
ss gets underhooks to prevent Mandicoot's takedown attempt.
ss tries to circle away but Mandicoot has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ss as Mandicoot tries to tie him up.
Mandicoot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
ss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandicoot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ss's defenses.
Mandicoot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mandicoot wants to get back to striking at distance but ss won't allow it.

ss gets a nice trip 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!
ss wants to stand up but Mandicoot is controlling the position.
Mandicoot is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss prevents Mandicoot from improving his position.
ss wants to stand but Mandicoot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

ss decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mandicoot fails to land the takedown.
Mandicoot shoots in for a takedown but ss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mandicoot fails to land the takedown.

ss clinches up with Mandicoot and pushes him back against the cage.
Mandicoot jumps guard but ss stands there with Mandicoot around his waist. Mandicoot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mandicoot breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. ss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mandicoot shoots in but ss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ss is looking to clinch.
Mandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ss as he avoids it easily.
Mandicoot closes the distance but ss moves to the side

and ss counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

ss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mandicoot fails with a takedown attempt.
Cks ss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mandicoot clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cks ss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cks ss!