PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pega Porco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Hexton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pega Porco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Porco
vs
Hexton

165 cm
24
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pega Porco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randall Hexton!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hexton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hexton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hexton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Porco can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pega Porco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hexton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porco.
Hexton effectively controlling the action here.

Hexton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porco takes one to the side of the head.
Porco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hexton counters with a series of strikes. Porco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Porco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hexton counters with an inside leg kick.
Porco misses with a takedown

and Hexton counters with a single leg into guard. Porco didn't expect that.
Porco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hexton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hexton passes Porco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porco won't allow Hexton to pass to mount.

Hexton is looking for a kimura here.

Porco is defending against the submission attempts here by Hexton.

Hexton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Porco is just riding it out for now. Hexton eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hexton prevents Porco from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porco controlling the position well.
Porco is looking for a sweep. Hexton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hexton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hexton seems to be looking for submissions.
Porco is looking to escape.
Hexton is keen to just control but Porco is a slippery customer.

Hexton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Porco defends it well.
Porco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hexton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hexton's back!
Hexton tries to roll but Porco sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Porco looking for the choke from the back.
What can Hexton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hexton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hexton wants to control his opponent's hands but Porco gets his hands free.
Porco keeps control of the position as Hexton tries to break free.
Porco tries to get the hooks in deep but Hexton pushed the leg off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hexton just trying to survive but Porco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hexton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Porco missing with strikes.
Porco not allowing Hexton to control his hands.

Hexton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randall Hexton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hexton tries to sprawl but Porco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Porco prevents Hexton from improving his position.

Hexton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Porco escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Porco!
Porco taking a breather here.
Hexton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Porco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hexton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Porco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hexton keeps working.
Hexton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clean and Green. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Porco prevents Hexton from improving his position.
Porco working Hexton over with strikes.
Porco is looking to take a break and control but Hexton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Porco is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Porco is looking for a kimura but Hexton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Porco to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porco prevents Hexton from improving his position.

Hexton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porco pulls his head out easily.
Porco is keen to just control but Hexton is a slippery customer.

Hexton actively working from the bottom here.
Porco is keen to just control but Hexton is a slippery customer.
Porco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Porco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porco tries to control but Hexton wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Porco wants to stand up but Hexton is controlling the position.
Hexton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hexton is trying to control the position but Porco postures up.

Hexton has his feet on Porco's thighs here. He's pushed Porco off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Porco screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randall Hexton!
Randall Hexton gave a mention to Modernized Goroshi Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).