PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 2070 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 274 p4p, 322 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bukowski
vs
The Show

183 cm
29
191
13 - 13 - 0

183 cm
37
188
23 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
World class MT
Heavy handed

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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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bukowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Show sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Show is doing well to control the position and prevent Bukowski from advancing to side control.
The Show gets full guard.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Show pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
The Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski is working The Show over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
The Show not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Show working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bukowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski postures up.
The Show wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The Show looking to control.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Show looking for a sweep. Not yet The Show, not yet.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Show avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Show controls Bukowski momentarily but Bukowski frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Show has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Show working a defensive guard here.
The Show preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski postures up in The Show's guard and throws a big left but The Show blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Show is on top in guard.

The Show throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski trying to control the position.
The Show stopping the sweep attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Show preventing the sweep.
The Show with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Show throwing strikes but missing.
The Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Show won't allow Bukowski to sweep him here.
The Show throws a big elbow that misses.

The Show got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bukowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Show has managed to get both his arms back between Bukowski's legs - danger averted.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Show landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski controls The Show momentarily but The Show frees himself.
The Show is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski looking to control.
Bukowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Show postures up in Bukowski's guard and throws a big left but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Show counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
Bukowski cracks The Show with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from The Show misses.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
The Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski throws a right hand that The Show ducks under and follows up with a left that The Show also avoids with ease.
The Show wants to counter with a clinch but Bukowski pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
The Show blocks a jab.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Show can do to turn this around?
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Show, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Show scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randy The Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Bukowski.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Bukowski fails to land the takedown.
The Show on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

The Show is rocked!
A punch combination from The Show misses.
The Show throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Show appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Show misses with a hook
and Bukowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Show connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukowski misses with a combination
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
The Show throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukowski takes one to the chin there.
Randy The Show seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Show counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Show slips a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
Bukowski misses with an uppercut
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bukowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Show!
The Show sneaks back into half guard.
The Show trying to control from the bottom.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Show is looking for a sweep. Bukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Show keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Show trying to control from the bottom.
The Show is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Show keeps working.
The Show trying to control here.
The Show is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski throwing shots but The Show is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy The Show will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bukowski missing with a left hand there. The Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Show looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and The Show counters with a left to the body.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and The Show connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Show avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski misses with a straight right.
The Show throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bukowski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Show throws out the jab.
The Show throws a shot from downtown. Bukowski moves away and avoids it.
Bukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Show swivels and escapes.
The Show is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bukowski.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Show circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Bukowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukowski slips a jab from The Show.
The Show steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
The Show uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski misses with a combination
and The Show counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski misses with a double jab
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. The Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Show connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukowski tests The Show's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Bukowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bukowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Show struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Show is looking to reverse the position.
The Show is trying to control Bukowski's posture but Bukowski avoids it.
Bukowski cracks The Show with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Show is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Show keeps trying to improve his position.
Bukowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bukowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The Show is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Show gets back to half guard.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Show is still in real trouble! Can Bukowski finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Show manages to get to full guard.
The Show seems to have recovered his senses.
The Show wants to sweep but no luck.
The Show preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
The Show is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Show works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Show looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bukowski lands a couple of digs.
The Show managing to control the position.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Bukowski.
I think Bukowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!
Randy The Show was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will not define me!'.