PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Randlepex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Randlepex might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Barbie Girl. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Randlepex
vs
Johnson

180 cm
23
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
262 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Randlepex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randlepex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson throws a body punch but Randlepex moves out of range.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Randlepex.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randlepex cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Randlepex with the ground and pound but Johnson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Randlepex 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randlepex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlepex not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randlepex lands with a punch from half guard.
Randlepex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randlepex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Randlepex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randlepex thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Randlepex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randlepex controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Randlepex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Randlepex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Randlepex feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Randlepex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Randlepex against the cage.
Randlepex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Randlepex wants a takedown but no success here.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Randlepex closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Randlepex is breathing heavily.
Randlepex throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlepex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson won't allow Randlepex to sweep him here.
Randlepex pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Randlepex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randlepex is keeping the position for now.
Randlepex controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Randlepex is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Randlepex wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Randlepex holds on and takes a little breather.
Randlepex manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Randlepex there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Randlepex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Randlepex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Randlepex persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson digs a good hook to Randlepex's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randlepex was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randlepex.
Randlepex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randlepex gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson takes a swing at Randlepex's ribcage but misses.
Randlepex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randlepex shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Randlepex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randlepex ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.

Randlepex changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Randlepex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randlepex prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Randlepex misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Randlepex taking a break here but Johnson is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlepex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randlepex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randlepex drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Randlepex is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randlepex thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Randlepex lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randlepex not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlepex wants to advance to full mount but Johnson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kevin Randlepex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Randlepex from controlling successfully.
Randlepex throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randlepex's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Randlepex pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlepex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Randlepex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Randlepex has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randlepex pinned against the cage. Randlepex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Randlepex gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Randlepex.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Randlepex cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Randlepex landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randlepex in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson prevents Randlepex from moving into mount.
Randlepex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Randlepex.
Randlepex lands some shots froms side control.
Randlepex lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randlepex scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randlepex lands an elbow.
Randlepex scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Randlepex dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Randlepex shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Randlepex postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Randlepex throws a big right hand that misses.

Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Randlepex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Randlepex is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Randlepex wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randlepex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randlepex looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randlepex throws a big right hand that misses.
Randlepex pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Randlepex with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Randlepex throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randlepex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Randlepex manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Randlepex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Randlepex finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Randlepex chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Randlepex throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randlepex.
Randlepex is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randlepex wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
James Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Randlepex connects with a couple of short punches.
Randlepex throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randlepex controls the pace.
Kevin Randlepex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randlepex advances to half guard.
Randlepex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randlepex looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Randlepex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Randlepex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Randlepex!