PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kento Kawamata (ranked 186 p4p, 69 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 27 p4p, 14 weight class). Randleman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kawamata
vs
Randleman

189 cm
36
207
27 - 13 - 0

190 cm
28
211
20 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kento Kawamata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Randleman misses with a looping right.
Kawamata appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randleman lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that Randleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Randleman tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata keeps Randleman at a distance using the push kick.
Randleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kawamata.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a good low kick that Randleman was not able to check.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kawamata.
Randleman looks winded!
Randleman throws a looping overhand right but Kawamata ducks down to avoid it.

Kawamata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kawamata.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawamata.
Randleman working hard to break the clinch.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randleman.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kawamata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randleman's elbow.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randleman tries to circle away but Kawamata has him pinned against the cage.
Randleman is trying to break the clinch but Kawamata is controlling him.

Kawamata breaks from the clinch.
Randleman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawamata should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKawamata.
Randleman with the inside leg kick.
Randleman is looking to slow Kawamata down with leg kicks.
Randleman misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Randleman tenderised Kawamata's leg. Kawamata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawamata throws a lazy body kick
and Randleman counters with a one-two to the body.
Randleman swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Randleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Randleman is predictable there
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Randleman.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Randleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randleman lands a front kick.
Randleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawamata.
Kawamata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Randleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawamata was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata lands a slapping body shot.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman counters with an outside leg kick.
Randleman looks to land a combination but Kawamata avoids it well.
Randleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Kawamata misses
and Randleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawamata connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata thows a leg kick but Randleman checks it
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Randleman counters with a left to the body.
Randleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawamata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawamata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata throws a right and a left that Randleman avoids nicely.
Kawamata throws a lazy body kick
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman tries to land a leg kick but Kawamata saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman lands with a slapping head kick.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata wants to clinch
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Randleman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with a right hand
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman throws a right hand that Kawamata ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawamata also avoids with ease.
Randleman blocks the body kick.
Kawamata catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Randleman drops Kawamata with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kawamata looks back up at him and smiles so Randleman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Kawamata is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Randleman.
Kawamata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kawamata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Randleman misses with a right hand
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Randleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randleman lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Kawamata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kawamata thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Randleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randleman misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Randleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata wants to clinch but Randleman slips to the side
and Randleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Randleman swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Randleman scores with a kick to the body.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata doesn't manage to clinch there - Randleman circles away.
Randleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawamata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kawamata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Randleman punishes Kawamata's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawamata is aggressively charging in as Randleman backs up avoiding any damage. Randleman tosses out a jab and Kawamata runs right into it face first! Kawamata is out cold! Randleman dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kawamata's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.