PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Royale
vs
Weston

200 cm
31
205 lbs
5 - 16 - 1

190 cm
28
211 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Royale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Weston!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston swinging wildly here.
Royale slaps away a takedown attempt from Weston, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Weston gets caught napping as Royale dives in and scores a takedown. Weston manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Royale landing some decent shots from guard.
Royale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Royale postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
Weston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royale tries to free his leg and advance position but Weston is retaining full guard.
Royale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Royale throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weston wants to get back to his feet but Royale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Royale throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale looking to sit in guard and control but Weston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weston stands and throws Royale's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Weston decides to stand back up.

Weston gets the takedown into side control.

Weston decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Royale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weston was covering up waiting for the punch and Royale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Royale is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Royale wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
Royale prevents Weston from getting back to his feet.
Royale trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
Royale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weston pulls Royale in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston wants to stand up but Royale is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Royale looking to score a takedown here. Weston is defending well but Royale drives through and ends up in Weston's guard.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Royale from controlling successfully.
Royale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Royale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Royale is controlling him.
Royale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Royale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Royale dives in and scores a takedown into Weston's guard.
Royale wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Weston manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Weston.

Royale looking to score a takedown here. Weston is defending well but Royale drives through and ends up in Weston's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Weston wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weston was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Weston misses.

Royale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weston on his heels. He'll look to pass Weston's guard now, I'm sure.
Royale throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.

Weston pushes Royale off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Royale shoots in and gets a takedown into Weston's guard.

Weston manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Weston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Weston 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale has a closed guard, preventing Weston from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale keeping moving, preventing Weston from controlling successfully.
Weston wanted to stand there but Royale had control of the position.

Weston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Royale dodges the ground and pound from Weston.

Weston is trying to get an arm triangle but Royale is defending well.
Weston working the ground and pound but Royale is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Weston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Royale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Royale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weston's head.
Royale wants to stand up but Weston has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Weston won't allow Royale to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston wants to control the action here but instead Royale manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dakota Weston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Royale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Weston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Royale is controlling him.

Weston has his feet on Royale's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Randy Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weston throws a good cross that connects.
Weston with a jab.
Royale moves forwards but Weston connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Royale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale tries to stand and escape but Weston actually recovers to full guard.
Randy Royale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Weston wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Weston lands in his opponent's guard.
Royale keeping full guard, as Weston tries to pass.
Weston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Weston gets to his feet - Royale follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Weston gets caught flat footed, as Royale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Weston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Royale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weston is keeping the position for now.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Royale from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale stops Weston from standing up.
Royale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Royale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weston.
Weston trying to control but Royale is working from the bottom.
Weston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dakota Weston.
Weston misses with the combination.
Weston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Royale.
Royale tries to get to his feet but Weston is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Royale in his guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Royale trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Weston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weston 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Weston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dakota Weston waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 7$)'s logo in front of the cameras.