PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobandy Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Krushnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobandy Randy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alek Krushnov's chin.

Randy
vs
Krushnov

184 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobandy Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alek Krushnov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy tries for a takedown but Krushnov circles away easily

and Krushnov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Randy's guard now.
Randy trying to keep a closed guard but Krushnov is proving a slippery customer.

Krushnov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krushnov has managed to get both his arms back between Randy's legs - danger averted.
Randy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Randy controls Krushnov momentarily but Krushnov frees himself.

Krushnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krushnov forces his way into half guard.

Krushnov is working for a submission of some sort.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy manages to get to full guard.

Krushnov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Randy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Krushnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krushnov stuffs the takedown.

Randy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Randy is breathing heavily.
Krushnov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krushnov.
Krushnov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krushnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krushnov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krushnov trying to pass the guard but Randy defending well.
Randy wants to control but Krushnov is keeping busy.
Randy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Krushnov 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.
Krushnov prevents Randy from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krushnov trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy wants to control but Krushnov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Krushnov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Krushnov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krushnov.
Krushnov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Randy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krushnov was covering up waiting for the punch and Randy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Randy wants to control from the top but Krushnov keeps moving.
Krushnov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alek Krushnov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Randy dives in and grabs Krushnov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krushnov pushes down on Randy's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alek Krushnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Krushnov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Randy wants to sweep but no luck.

Randy looking for a guillotine here but Krushnov defends easily.
Krushnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randy looking to control.
Krushnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Krushnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krushnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Krushnov kicks Randy off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randy moves in looking to clinch but Krushnov pushes him off.
Randy with a poor takedown

and Krushnov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Randy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krushnov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Randy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Randy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Randy!
Krushnov can't do much from the bottom here.
Krushnov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Randy is staying active.
Krushnov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krushnov is controlling Randy's trapped leg to prevent Randy from advancing to side control.
Krushnov tries to get to full guard but Randy has control of the leg.
Krushnov is pressing down on Randy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krushnov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Randy!

Krushnov looking to secure an arm triangle but Randy defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krushnov looking for a guillotine from mount but Randy is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Krushnov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Krushnov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Randy to the mat! Randy manages to get full guard.
Krushnov looking to pass the guard.
Randy trying to keep a closed guard but Krushnov is proving a slippery customer.

Krushnov drops back looking for a leg! Randy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randy manages to kick Krushnov off! Krushnov jumps back into Randy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Krushnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krushnov postures up.
Krushnov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

Krushnov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krushnov tries to move to mount but Randy blocks the move with his legs.

Krushnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy is looking to regain half guard here but Krushnov keeps moving and retains side control.

Krushnov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randy wants to control but Krushnov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alek Krushnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Randy misses with a takedown attempt - Krushnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobandy Randy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Randy shoots in and gets a takedown into Krushnov's guard.
Krushnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alek Krushnov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Krushnov has his foot on Randy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randy works his way back into a safe position though.
Krushnov pulls Randy in to control the position.
Randy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krushnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krushnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krushnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krushnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krushnov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krushnov drops back looking for a leg! Randy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randy manages to kick Krushnov off! Krushnov jumps back into Randy's guard.

Krushnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krushnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randy looking to control.

Krushnov stands up and waves to Randy to follow him.

Krushnov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krushnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randy is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krushnov wants to stand but Randy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Randy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krushnov uses it to pass to side control.

Krushnov tries for a kimura but Randy is defending well.
Randy wants to control but Krushnov postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Krushnov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krushnov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krushnov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randy, who protects the arm well.
Randy is trying to get back to half guard.

Krushnov stands up and beckons Randy to his feet.
Randy with a poor takedown

and Krushnov counters with a shoot takedown. Randy fights it but they end up in guard.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Krushnov from controlling successfully.
Randy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Krushnov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krushnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Krushnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krushnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Krushnov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Randy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krushnov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Krushnov drops back looking for a leg! Randy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randy manages to kick Krushnov off! Krushnov jumps back into Randy's guard.
Randy working a defensive guard but Krushnov manages to pass into side control anyway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alek Krushnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krushnov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alek Krushnov!