PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Krzepicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randreanaivo comes to the cage accompanied by Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song. 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.

Randreanaivo
vs
Krzepicki

188 cm
24
216 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

194 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Krzepicki !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randreanaivo shoots for a double leg takedown but Krzepicki sprawls well. He's pushed Randreanaivo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randreanaivo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krzepicki .
Randreanaivo shoots in for a double leg but Krzepicki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Randreanaivo or perhaps it was just good defense by Krzepicki which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabesandratana Randreanaivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krzepicki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krzepicki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Randreanaivo on the side of the head.

Randreanaivo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Krzepicki 's guard.
Randreanaivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krzepicki is keeping the position for now.
Randreanaivo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randreanaivo throwing strikes but missing.
Randreanaivo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randreanaivo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randreanaivo postures up in Krzepicki 's guard and throws a big left but Krzepicki blocks it.
Randreanaivo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randreanaivo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randreanaivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randreanaivo postures up.
Randreanaivo looking to pass the guard.
Randreanaivo is working hard here to advance position.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Krzepicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randreanaivo 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krzepicki keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo throwing strikes but missing.
Krzepicki keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krzepicki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randreanaivo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randreanaivo throwing shots but Krzepicki is blocking nicely.
Randreanaivo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randreanaivo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randreanaivo is trying to control the action in half guard but Krzepicki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Randreanaivo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randreanaivo is looking to advance position but Krzepicki won't allow it.
Krzepicki is staying active underneath Randreanaivo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Randreanaivo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randreanaivo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krzepicki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura here.

Randreanaivo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krzepicki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randreanaivo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Randreanaivo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randreanaivo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Randreanaivo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krzepicki circles away.
Randreanaivo fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randreanaivo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabesandratana Randreanaivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randreanaivo moves out of range of the strikes.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krzepicki as he avoids it easily.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but Krzepicki shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Randreanaivo misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randreanaivo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krzepicki to the mat! Krzepicki manages to get full guard.
Krzepicki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randreanaivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krzepicki is keeping the position for now.
Randreanaivo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randreanaivo is pushing down on Krzepicki 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krzepicki is fighting to maintain full guard but Randreanaivo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krzepicki can do anything to dispel that myth.

Krzepicki is defending against the submission attempts here by Randreanaivo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krzepicki is trying to stand up here but Randreanaivo is controlling him well.
Krzepicki is not content to let Randreanaivo control the position.
Randreanaivo throwing shots but Krzepicki is blocking nicely.

Randreanaivo seems to be working for a kimura but Krzepicki defends the submission attempt.

Randreanaivo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krzepicki sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo trying to mount his opponent but Krzepicki defends it.

Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krzepicki defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krzepicki trying to control but Randreanaivo postures up.
Randreanaivo controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo passes into side control, despite Krzepicki 's attempt to control the position.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position but Krzepicki is working away.
Randreanaivo cracks Krzepicki with a big right hand but Krzepicki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Randreanaivo scores with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Randreanaivo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Krzepicki is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that second round.
That's time! Randreanaivo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Randreanaivo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krzepicki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randreanaivo fails with a takedown attempt.
Randreanaivo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krzepicki counters with a solid body kick.
Randreanaivo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabesandratana Randreanaivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and clinches up with Krzepicki , looking for a takedown. Randreanaivo pushes Krzepicki against the cage but Krzepicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krzepicki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krzepicki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Randreanaivo's head.
Krzepicki throws a sloppy head kick and Randreanaivo moves out of range easily.
Randreanaivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krzepicki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Randreanaivo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Krzepicki manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzepicki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randreanaivo shoots in but no luck this time.
Krzepicki lands a jab to the nose.
Krzepicki lands with a hook. Randreanaivo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and clinches up with Krzepicki , looking for a takedown. Randreanaivo pushes Krzepicki against the cage but Krzepicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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

Randreanaivo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Krzepicki 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Randreanaivo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Randreanaivo is trying to get an arm triangle but Krzepicki is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Randreanaivo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krzepicki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krzepicki has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randreanaivo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krzepicki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Randreanaivo has an Americana. Krzepicki didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Randreanaivo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Randreanaivo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo waved his t-shirt featuring Burning Fist Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.