PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Crasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Altreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Crasher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Crasher
vs
Altreto

189 cm
23
188 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Crasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Altreto!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altreto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crasher was well out of range. Poor timing from Altreto.
Altreto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crasher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Crasher dives in and scores a takedown into Altreto's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Altreto wants to stand and escape but Crasher is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crasher wants to control from the top but Altreto keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Crasher wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Altreto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crasher.
Altreto defending against the ground and pound.
Crasher wants to control but Altreto is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altreto tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Altreto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Altreto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Altreto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Altreto working over Crasher with some ground and pound. Crasher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Altreto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crasher to regain full guard.
Altreto throws a big right hand that misses.
Altreto scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crasher pulls Altreto in close to his closed guard and prevents Altreto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crasher trying to control the position.
Altreto cracks Crasher with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altreto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crasher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Altreto lands a couple of digs.
Altreto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crasher's head.
Crasher trying to control the position.
Altreto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crasher's head.

Crasher is rocked!
Altreto won't allow Crasher to sweep him here.
Altreto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crasher keeping moving, preventing Altreto from controlling successfully.
Crasher wants to sweep but no luck.
Crasher is trying to control the position but Altreto postures up.
Altreto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Altreto chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Crasher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crasher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crasher seems to have got his legs back now.
Crasher is breathing heavily.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Crasher's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Altreto is refusing to be controlled, as Crasher sits in half guard.
Crasher trying to mount his opponent but Altreto defends it.
Crasher content to control rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Crasher just wasn't active enough.
Crasher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Altreto throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Altreto misses.
Altreto misses with a jab to the body
and Crasher counters with a good low kick that Altreto was not able to check.
Crasher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Altreto throws out the jab.
Crasher moves out of range as Altreto throws a body kick.
Altreto swings for the body but Crasher moves out of range.

Crasher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Altreto wants a takedown but no success here.

Crasher pulls Altreto into guard.
Crasher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crasher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Altreto working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Crasher controls Altreto momentarily but Altreto frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Altreto is in close to Crasher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Altreto stopping the sweep attempt from Crasher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Altreto misses with a jab to the body
and Crasher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnny Crasher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Altreto misses with a wild body shot.
Altreto misses with a body shot.
Altreto throws the left hand but Crasher avoids the punch easily.
Altreto has a takedown stuffed.
Crasher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altreto.
Altreto misses with a body shot.
Altreto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crasher rather than just go for the knockout.
Altreto cracks Crasher with a good jab.
A left lands for Altreto.
Altreto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crasher was well out of range. Poor timing from Altreto.
Altreto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crasher.
Crasher slips under a jab from Altreto.
Altreto throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Altreto throws a lazy right hand but Crasher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Altreto lands a jab to Crasher's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crasher blocks a jab.
Altreto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crasher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Altreto misses with a jab to the body

so Crasher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Altreto wants to stand but Crasher is controlling the position.
Crasher scoring with some ground and pound.
Altreto wants to stand up but Crasher is controlling him.
Crasher looking to sit in guard and control but Altreto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crasher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Altreto.
Altreto preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altreto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Altreto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Altreto is working Crasher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Altreto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Altreto chips away with some ground and pound.
Altreto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Altreto postures up and lands a big shot to Crasher's brow.
Altreto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Altreto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Altreto lands a couple of digs.
Altreto lands a couple of digs.
Luiz Altreto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Altreto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Altreto connects with a couple of short punches.
Crasher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altreto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crasher's head.
Crasher tries to strike from the bottom.
Altreto throwing strikes from guard but Crasher blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Altreto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crasher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crasher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Altreto manages to get himself to full guard.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet but Crasher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crasher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crasher wants to control from the top but Altreto keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altreto wants to stand and escape but Crasher is having none of it.

Crasher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Altreto is looking to stand up but Crasher isn't so interested in that idea.

Altreto is working an open guard so Crasher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Altreto stuffs the takedown.
Altreto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crasher.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crasher slips a jab from Altreto.
Altreto scores with a jab. Crasher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Altreto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Altreto. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Altreto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Crasher gets a takedown into half guard.
Altreto is trying to stand back up but Crasher is controlling him
Altreto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Crasher is keen to just control but Altreto is a slippery customer.
Altreto is trying to escape back to his feet but Crasher uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Altreto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Crasher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crasher controlling from side mount.
Altreto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altreto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Crasher lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crasher tries to get the hooks in deep but Altreto pushed the leg off.
Crasher is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Altreto up.
Altreto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Altreto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crasher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altreto has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Crasher trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Altreto doesn't escape.
Altreto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Crasher tries to get the hooks in deep but Altreto pushed the leg off.
Altreto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crasher's guard. Nice work there by Altreto.
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!
Altreto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Altreto cracks Crasher with a solid left hand.
Crasher controls Altreto momentarily but Altreto frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crasher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Altreto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crasher's head.
Altreto landing with the ground and pound.
Altreto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crasher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Altreto with a nice head shot there.
Crasher looking for a sweep. Not yet Crasher, not yet.
Altreto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Altreto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altreto throws a big right hand that misses.

Crasher manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altreto punishes Crasher's body with a nice straight punch.
Crasher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crasher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crasher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Altreto.
Luiz Altreto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altreto drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Crasher right on the button. Crasher goes down! Altreto follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Altreto gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Altreto!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Altreto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.