PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolf Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Showhey Baba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Baba
vs
Vicious

206 cm
26
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Showhey Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randolf Vicious!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicious fails with the takedown.
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Vicious avoids it.
Baba throws a body kick that misses.
Baba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vicious's head.

It looks like Randolf Vicious has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba scores with a punch to the head.

Vicious looking to score a takedown here. Baba is defending well but Vicious drives through and ends up in Baba's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vicious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicious manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Baba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicious is on top in guard.

Baba has his foot on Vicious's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicious works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicious trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baba manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Baba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Baba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicious knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Vicious's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicious is trying to improve his position.
Vicious is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Baba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vicious, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baba is trying to get an arm triangle but Vicious is defending well.

Baba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicious knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vicious wants to control but Baba postures up.

Baba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicious tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious can't do much from the bottom here.

Baba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vicious's legs.
Vicious can't do much from the bottom here.
Vicious is trying to improve his position.
Vicious is trying to control Baba's posture but Baba avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicious tries to buck Baba off but Baba is having none of it.

Baba swings around for an armbar but Vicious sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baba's guard.
Vicious forces his way into half guard.
Baba is pressing down on Vicious's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicious preventing the sweep.
Vicious postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vicious preventing the sweep.

Baba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vicious must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vicious scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Showhey Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randolf Vicious's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baba scores with a kick to the body.
Baba leaves Vicious with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vicious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baba.
Baba throws a head kick that Vicious semi-blocks.
Vicious thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicious loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Baba throws a nice head kick!
Baba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicious.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baba. That's going to slow Vicious down.
Baba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vicious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vicious is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba throws a push kick but Vicious slaps the foot to one side.

Baba lands a big head kick that sends Vicious tumbling to the mat! Baba takes a step backwards and waves Vicious back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baba scoring well with a low kick there.
Baba is looking to slow Vicious down with leg kicks.
Vicious shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baba circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Vicious drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Baba follows Vicious to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Showhey Baba!
Showhey Baba thanked the fans post fight for their support.