PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Randaberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Blau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Randaberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Randaberg
vs
Blau

181 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
176 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Randaberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Blau!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randaberg shoots in for a double leg but Blau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Randaberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blau is trying to break the clinch but Randaberg has him pressed against the cage.

Blau breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Blau. No joy for Randaberg on that attempt.
Winston Blau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randaberg misses with a takedown attempt - Blau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Randaberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randaberg throws a hook but Blau avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randaberg throws a push kick but Blau slaps the foot to one side.
Randaberg takes a swing at Blau's ribcage but misses.
Randaberg throws a right hand that Blau ducks under and follows up with a left that Blau also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Randaberg, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randaberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston Blau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randaberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randaberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blau moves away from the strike by Randaberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Blau circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Randaberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randaberg is looking to chop away at Blau's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randaberg looks to land a body kick but Blau moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Winston Blau will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Randaberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Randaberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randaberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blau is fending him off so far but Randaberg persists. Nope, Blau circles away and we're back to standing.
Randaberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blau stuffs the takedown.
Randaberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Randaberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randaberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randaberg shoots in and drives through. Blau sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Blau connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Randaberg to the floor! Blau dives in looking for the finish!

Randaberg is rocked!

It looks like Ricky Randaberg has been cut.
Blau works his way into full mount!
Oh Randaberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randaberg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Randaberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Randaberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Randaberg breaks Blau's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Randaberg passes Blau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blau won't allow Randaberg to pass to mount.
Blau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blau is trying to get back to full guard.

Randaberg seems to be working for a kimura but Blau defends the submission attempt.

Blau is defending against the submission attempts here by Randaberg.
Randaberg wants to free his trapped foot but Blau is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Blau is trying to stand back up but Randaberg is controlling him

Randaberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Blau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Randaberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Randaberg stalling away here and it's allowed Blau to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Blau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Randaberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Randaberg misses with an uppercut. Blau saw that one coming.
Randaberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randaberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Randaberg with that takedown attempt.
Randaberg drops Blau with a nice combination! Randaberg dives into Blau's guard, looking to finish!

Blau is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg trying to control but Blau is working from the bottom.
Randaberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blau is keeping the position for now.

Randaberg has gone for a leg lock! Blau slips out almost immediately though and dives into Randaberg's guard.

Blau decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Randaberg, up you get!
Randaberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Blau.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blau staying out of range there.
Randaberg throws a looping overhand right but Blau ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Randaberg misses.
A jab lands there for Randaberg.
Blau is still on wobbly legs! Can Randaberg finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randaberg.
Blau seems to have recovered his senses.
Blau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Randaberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Ricky Randaberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blau slips under a jab from Randaberg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Randaberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!