PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul McCartney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natural has chosen back in black - ACDC as his entrance music. 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?

McCartney
vs
Natural

186 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
225 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul McCartney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Natural!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Natural. That one must have hurt.
McCartney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCartney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCartney shoots in for a double leg but Natural sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul McCartney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCartney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Natural as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul McCartney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Natural misses.
Natural takes a swing at McCartney's ribcage but misses.
McCartney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Natural swivels and escapes.
McCartney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Natural but Natural pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Natural. No joy for McCartney on that attempt.
Natural misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney fails with the takedown.
McCartney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Natural as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Natural.
McCartney tries for a takedown but Natural sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCartney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Natural defends it nicely.
Natural slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCartney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Natural sprawls well. Natural wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCartney gets slowly back to his feet.
Natural tries to score with a low kick but McCartney moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Natural as McCartney shoots in.

Natural has McCartney up against the cage in a clinch.
Natural pushes McCartney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Natural unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCartney is breathing heavily.

Natural breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Natural coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natural dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCartney. That did some damage!
McCartney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

McCartney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Natural is pressing down on McCartney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Natural lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCartney!
Natural lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Natural punishing his opponent with strikes.
Natural looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natural punching from mount but McCartney doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney wants to control but Natural is having none of it.
McCartney is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCartney slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCartney won't allow Natural to pass to mount.
McCartney is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCartney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCartney trying to control but Natural postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Natural dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Natural drives through and clinches with McCartney against the cage.
McCartney tries for a takedown. No joy.
Natural digs a right hand underneath McCartney's ribcage. McCartney let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Natural breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Natural stuffs the takedown.

Natural shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCartney is trying to get back to full guard.
McCartney is trying to maintain the position but Natural is very close to passing his half guard.
McCartney wants to improve his position but Natural is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural is trying to control. McCartney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCartney wants to control but Natural is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Natural controlling the pace.
Natural passes into side control, despite McCartney's attempt to control the position.
McCartney can't do much from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Natural is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCartney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natural throws a jab when McCartney was well out of range.
McCartney moves out of range of the body kick.
McCartney misses with a takedown

and Natural counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Natural.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul McCartney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Natural.
McCartney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natural just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCartney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Natural is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Natural lands a good knee to the midsection. McCartney won't want to take too many of those.
Natural stops a takedown attempt from McCartney.
Natural throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCartney blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Natural.
McCartney jumps guard but Natural stands there with McCartney around his waist. McCartney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Natural creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCartney's defenses.
A short uppercut from Natural.
McCartney tries for a takedown but Natural manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural lands a body punch in the clinch.

Natural gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McCartney is looking to stand up but Natural isn't so interested in that idea.
McCartney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Natural scoring with some ground and pound.
Natural's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natural trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCartney looking for a sweep. Not yet McCartney, not yet.
McCartney is trying to hold Natural in close to prevent damage but Natural has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to hold on to Natural's head to control him but Natural postures up.
Natural trying to pass the guard but McCartney defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Natural uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCartney has time to react.
McCartney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Natural counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Natural showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McCartney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCartney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCartney tries to free his leg and advance position but Natural is retaining full guard.

McCartney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Natural is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCartney, into his guard.
McCartney looking to control.
McCartney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Natural wants to control from the top but McCartney keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCartney is trying to keep Natural in close.
McCartney wants to sweep but no luck.
McCartney keeping moving, preventing Natural from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Natural throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCartney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Natural connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Natural swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCartney.

Natural shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCartney napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is trying to work for a sweep but Natural has mounted him!
McCartney is trying desperately to improve position.
McCartney tries to hold on but Natural pushes him away.
McCartney regains half guard.
McCartney is in trouble now - Natural has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCartney bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Natural had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCartney defends it easily.
McCartney tries to free his leg and advance position but Natural is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural pulls McCartney in close to prevent any damage.
McCartney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCartney is looking to work some ground and pound but Natural has wrist control.
McCartney is looking to work some ground and pound but Natural has wrist control.
Natural has control of McCartney's left arm, preventing McCartney from doing any damage.
McCartney is working Natural over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Natural looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCartney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCartney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randy Natural is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCartney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Natural works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four 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.
McCartney is looking to work some ground and pound but Natural has wrist control.
McCartney wants to pass the guard but Natural is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCartney lands a couple of digs.
McCartney passes easily into side control. Nice work.

McCartney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Natural, who protects the arm well.
McCartney working the head with strikes.
Paul McCartney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Natural is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCartney off and has taken his back!
Natural trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCartney doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

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 Paul McCartney.
Well Natural has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Natural!