PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lue Randle (ranked 1688 p4p, 6019 weight class) and Edmund Blackadder (ranked 67 p4p, 637 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Randle
vs
Blackadder

181 cm
29
186
13 - 7 - 0

187 cm
23
170
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Netherlands Nutrition
020 Clothing

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lue Randle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Blackadder!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randle.
Randle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randle. Blackadder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Blackadder.
Blackadder with a jab.
Blackadder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blackadder throws a right hand that misses
and Randle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 020 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Blackadder throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Randle.
Randle moves in looking to clinch but Blackadder pushes him off.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Blackadder thuds his right hand into Randle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle is looking to clinch.
Blackadder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackadder.
Randle slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Randle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackadder is able to avoid easily.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randle fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackadder misses the jab.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Randle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackadder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Randle is in Blackadder's guard.
Randle preventing the sweep.
Randle throws a strike but Blackadder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Randle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackadder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Randle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle tries to improve position but can't.

Blackadder stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Randle misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Blackadder misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Blackadder looks to throw the jab but Randle is out of range.
Blackadder misses with a right hand
and Randle counters with a series of strikes. Blackadder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with a left hand
and Randle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackadder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Randle looks to land a combination. Blackadder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackadder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackadder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Blackadder.
Blackadder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Blackadder misses its intended target.
Blackadder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randle was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackadder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackadder lands a really nice looking cross but Randle seems unphased.
Blackadder just misses with a punch to the body.
Randle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randle tries to land a leg kick but Blackadder saw it coming and moves away.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut.
Randle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackadder moves forwards but Randle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackadder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackadder swings widly with a right hand

and Randle counters with a single leg into guard. Blackadder didn't expect that.
Randle throws a big right hand that misses.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randle throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
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.

Randle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackadder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Randle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackadder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet but Randle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blackadder seems keen to control Randle's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle passes Blackadder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Randle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randle throwing shots but Blackadder is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Randle.
Blackadder wants to improve his position but Randle is controlling well.
Randle working Blackadder over with strikes.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet.
Blackadder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Randle working Blackadder over with strikes.
Randle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lue Randle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Randle is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blackadder still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blackadder has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Randle is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle is working hard here to advance position.

Blackadder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blackadder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle cracks Blackadder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackadder misses with a right hand

and Randle counters with a shoot takedown. Blackadder fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle throws a big right hand that misses.
Randle throws an elbow that misses. Blackadder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randle's guard. Nice move by Blackadder!

Randle looking for a sweep. Not yet Randle, not yet.

Blackadder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Randle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackadder connects with a looping right hand.
Randle walks into a straight right hand from Blackadder.
Randle slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackadder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut

and Randle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Randle.
Randle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randle tries to pull guard but Blackadder won't allow it.
Randle misses with a hook to the ribs.

Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Randle slips the punch.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder sizes up Randle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Blackadder misses.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackadder's waist but Blackadder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randle off to one side.
Blackadder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackadder takes a swing at Randle's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Randle throws a hook but Blackadder blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Blackadder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackadder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Randle looks to throw the jab but Blackadder is out of range.
Blackadder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackadder looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.
A slow jab from Randle misses its intended target.
Blackadder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Blackadder does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Blackadder lands a jab to Randle's midsection.
Blackadder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.
Blackadder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder jabs Randle right on the nose. Randle blinks but takes it well.
Blackadder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Randle.
Randle lands a nice shot to the body.
Randle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Blackadder misses.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackadder throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Randle to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Randle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackadder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackadder looks to land a right hand but Randle moved out of range.
Blackadder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Randles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder misses the shot to the body.

Randle moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blackadder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Blackadder jabs Randle right on the nose. Randle blinks but takes it well.
Blackadder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randle.
Randle feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Blackadder misses.
Randle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackadder circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackadder misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackadder. Randle does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Randle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Randle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Randle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackadder checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackadder! But no joy.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Randle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randle throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Randle throws a shot to the body.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Blackadder punishes Randle's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Randle slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randle moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Randle moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Randle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randle stalks Blackadder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackadder's face. Blackadder staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackadder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blackadder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackadder connects with a single shot there.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackadder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Blackadder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blackadder 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edmund Blackadder!
Our winner, Edmund Blackadder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.