PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamias Poochyena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poochyena comes to the cage accompanied by This Life - Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers. 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.

Poochyena
vs
Randall

225 cm
27
295 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

197 cm
26
300 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamias Poochyena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Poochyena, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Poochyena against the cage but Poochyena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randall shoots in for a double leg but Poochyena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Randall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Poochyena sprawls well initially but Randall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Poochyena is defending against the submission attempts here by Randall.

Randall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Randall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Randall prevents Poochyena from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randall 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.
Poochyena wants to get back to his feet.

Randall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poochyena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randall.

Randall is working for a kimura but Poochyena is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena wants to get back to his feet.

Randall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poochyena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randall.

Randall is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poochyena has managed to free his arm - good work.

Randall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poochyena defends it well.
Poochyena wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Randall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Randall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poochyena is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poochyena prevents Randall from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poochyena throws a leg kick that misses.
Randall walks into a straight right hand from Poochyena.
A big left from Randall misses.
Randall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poochyena avoids it really well and circles away.
Randall misses with a body shot.
Poochyena tries to score with a low kick but Randall moves his leg out of the way.
Randall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poochyena gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poochyena pinned against the cage. Poochyena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tamias Poochyena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Randall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Randall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poochyena is not content to let Randall control the position.

Randall swings around for an armbar but Poochyena sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Randall's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena trying to control the position from guard on top but Randall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Randall working for a triangle but Poochyena defends it easily.

Randall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poochyena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poochyena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Poochyena gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Randall shoots for a takedown but Poochyena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tamias Poochyena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Randall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena staying out of range there.
Randall fails to land the takedown.
Poochyena cracks Randall with a good jab.
Randall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poochyena.
Poochyena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but Poochyena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Randall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randall avoids the body shot from Poochyena.
Randall has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Randall with that takedown attempt.
Poochyena scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poochyena throws a sloppy head kick and Randall moves out of range easily.
Poochyena takes a swing at Randall's ribcage but misses.
Poochyena misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Poochyena - just one landing.
Tamias Poochyena is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poochyena scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poochyena avoids the body shot from Randall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tamias Poochyena dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Randall scores with a nice strike.
Poochyena lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poochyena misses with a leg kick

and Randall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Randall stops Poochyena from getting back to his feet.

Poochyena kicks Randall off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poochyena counters with a low kick, right behind Randall 's knee.
Randall tests Poochyena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randall throws a looping overhand right but Poochyena ducks down to avoid it.
Randall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poochyena moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poochyena stuffs the takedown.
Poochyena slaps away a takedown attempt from Randall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poochyena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poochyena throws a big shot that misses.
Poochyena tries to clinch there but Randall circles away.
Poochyena throws a jab when Randall was well out of range.
Poochyena tries to land a leg kick but Randall saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Poochyena tenderised Randall's leg. Randall is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poochyena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena is looking to chop away at Randall's legs.
Poochyena is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poochyena moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poochyena as he jumps to the side.
Tamias Poochyena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Randall.
An inside leg kick lands from Poochyena.
Poochyena is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Randall has a takedown stuffed.
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Poochyena, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Poochyena against the cage but Poochyena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Poochyena gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall is looking to break free of the clinch but Poochyena has double underhooks.
Randall working aggressively here.
Poochyena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Randalls head.
A shot in the inside from Poochyena.
Randall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Poochyena up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Poochyena scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Randall blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poochyena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randall wants a takedown but no success here.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poochyena lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poochyena as Randall tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randy Randall.
Randall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poochyena walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Randall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Randall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poochyena slips under a jab.
Randall punishes Poochyena's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poochyena, as that shot connected.
Poochyena lands the left hand.
Poochyena tries to land a leg kick but Randall saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poochyena thows a body shot but no joy.
Randall throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tamias Poochyena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poochyena has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamias Poochyena!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tamias Poochyena waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.