PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Triplett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Big Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymond Triplett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Triplett
vs
Big Country

170 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raymond Triplett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Big Country!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triplett shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Country sprawls well. He's pushed Triplett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Triplett gets tackled into the cage by Big Country. Big Country maintains the clinch.

Big Country turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Big Country decides to stand back up. Big Country steps back and let's Triplett get back to his feet.
Triplett with a poor takedown

and Big Country counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Big Country gets to his feet. Triplett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Triplett misses with a takedown
and Big Country counters with a three punch combo that has Triplett backing up. Triplett nods at Big Country to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Triplett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Triplett is breathing heavily.
Triplett shoots and misses

and Big Country counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Big Country gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Big Country stands up from Triplett's guard - Big Country perhaps looking for a knockout.
Triplett misses with a takedown attempt

and Big Country counters with a single leg into guard. Triplett didn't expect that.
Big Country cracks Triplett with a solid left hand.
Big Country slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big Country decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Triplett, up you get!

Big Country closes the distance and clinches.

Big Country is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Triplett can't fight it off and eventually Big Country manages to take the fight to the floor. Triplett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Big Country stands up and waves to Triplett to follow him.

Big Country closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Triplett quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big Country stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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!
Big Country lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Triplett circles away quickly and effectively.

Triplett tries to keep at a distance but Big Country has taken the fight into the clinch.

Big Country has picked Triplett up - he's going for a ride! Big Country dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Big Country stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Triplett to get to his feet.

Big Country shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Triplett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Big Country stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Country has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Country scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big Country goes for a takedown in the clinch but Triplett prevents it.
Triplett is pressed up against the cage. Big Country has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Triplett down to the mat. Triplett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big Country defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Triplett.
Big Country wants to clinch up but Triplett keeps it at a distance.
Big Country throws a right hand that Triplett ducks under and follows up with a left that Triplett also avoids with ease.
Raymond Triplett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Triplett keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Triplett.
Triplett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Triplett doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Big Country counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big Country decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triplett misses with a takedown

so Big Country counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Triplett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Big Country is controlling him.

Big Country stands up and waves to Triplett to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Triplett misses with a takedown

and Big Country counters with a single leg into guard. Triplett didn't expect that.

Big Country stands up and waves to Triplett to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Big Country dominated that round.
That's time! Triplett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Big Country throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Triplett tries for a takedown but Big Country circles away easily

and Big Country counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Triplett!
Big Country controlling from the full mount.
Randy Big Country has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Big Country wasn't active enough on the ground.
Triplett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Triplett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Big Country to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Country scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Big Country has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Big Country clinches.
Big Country tries to score a body lock takedown but Triplett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big Country drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Big Country has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Triplett regains guard immediately.

Big Country gets to his feet. Triplett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!

Triplett tries to sprawl but Big Country drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Country gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Triplett doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Big Country counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Triplett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Country stays in close to Triplett's body and controls the position.

Big Country gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Big Country closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Triplett is trying to stand up here but Big Country is controlling him well.

Big Country decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Big Country decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Country prevents Triplett from standing back up.

Big Country decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Triplett shoots and misses

and Big Country counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big Country not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Big Country gets to his feet - Triplett follows without any prompting.
Triplett thumps Big Country with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Big Country has taken the fight to the clinch.

Big Country breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Triplett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Big Country on his heels. He'll look to pass Big Country's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Big Country showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Triplett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big Country cracks a nice hook into Triplett's ribs.
Triplett fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Big Country.
Triplett tries for a takedown but Big Country circles away easily

and Big Country counters by clinching up.

Big Country gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Triplett regains guard.
Big Country sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big Country gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Raymond Triplett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Big Country closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Big Country with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Big Country has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Big Country stands up from half guard.
Triplett fails with the takedown

and Big Country counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Triplett!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Triplett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Big Country controlling from the full mount.
Triplett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Country takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Big Country.

Big Country manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Triplett on his heels. He'll look to pass Triplett's guard now, I'm sure.

Big Country stands up and waves to Triplett to follow him.

Big Country closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big Country gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Big Country stands up and beckons Triplett to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Country fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Triplett avoids it really well and circles away.
Triplett throws a series of punches but Big Country moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big Country misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Triplett as Big Country shoots in.
Triplett fails to land the takedown.
Raymond Triplett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Triplett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Big Country comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Big Country 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30

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