PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Maurer
vs
Mac

172 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

186 cm
20
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Maurer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Mac!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Maurer gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maurer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maurer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mac reverses the position - he's now on top in Maurer's guard.
Maurer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac is looking to stand up but Maurer won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mac preventing the sweep.
Maurer striking off his back but it's not causing Mac any problems.
Maurer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maurer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maurer tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurer is working hard here to advance position.
Mac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mac trying to control the position from guard on top but Maurer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Roy Mac has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Mac scores with a takedown into Maurer's guard.
Mac preventing the sweep.
Maurer is looking to sweep but instead, Mac has passed into half guard.
Maurer tries to get to full guard but Mac has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maurer wants to control but Mac is keeping busy.
Maurer is looking to improve his position.
Maurer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mac has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Maurer is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac looking to control but Maurer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maurer is trying to escape the mount.
Maurer regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maurer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mac has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mac trying to control but Maurer is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maurer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Mac.

Maurer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac's half guard.
Mac regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maurer.
Mac keeping full guard, as Maurer tries to pass.
Maurer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maurer throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.
Randy Maurer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maurer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maurer chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac wants to get back to his feet but Maurer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maurer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maurer chips away with some ground and pound.
Maurer is working Mac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maurer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maurer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maurer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maurer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maurer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maurer is in close to Mac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maurer throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer cracks Mac with a solid left hand.
Maurer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maurer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac is retaining full guard.
Maurer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maurer prevents Mac from getting back to his feet.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Maurer postures up and lands a big shot to Mac's brow.
Maurer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maurer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maurer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maurer stands up over Mac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maurer is in close to Mac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mac wants to get back to his feet but Maurer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maurer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac keeping full guard, as Maurer tries to pass.
Maurer works over Mac with some ground and pound from guard.
Maurer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maurer looking to pass the guard.
Maurer lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurer landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac has momentary wrist control but Maurer slips an elbow through the middle.
Maurer connects with a couple of short punches.
Maurer wants to pass the guard but Mac is keeping the position.
Maurer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maurer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
Maurer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maurer throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Maurer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mac throws a jab but it's blocked by Maurer.

Maurer moves into the clinch successfully.

Maurer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maurer prevents Mac from standing back up.
Maurer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mac to regain full guard.
Maurer landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maurer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maurer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maurer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maurer is controlling him.
Mac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurer stands up over Mac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maurer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maurer stands and throws Mac's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maurer working the ground and pound.
Mac takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mac is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maurer scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer is chipping away with strikes.
Maurer is working Mac over with some ground and pound from side control.

Mac is rocked!
Maurer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mac is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Maurer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Maurer!