PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fightertwo Fightertwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Guthrie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Guthrie
vs
Fightertwo

157 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Guthrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fightertwo Fightertwo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fightertwo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fightertwo lands in his opponent's guard.

Guthrie working for a triangle but Fightertwo defends it easily.
Fightertwo slips nicely into half guard.

Fightertwo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fightertwo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fightertwo seems to be looking for submissions.
Fightertwo slows the pace down in half guard.
Fightertwo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fightertwo controlling the action here.
Fightertwo wants to pass to mount but Guthrie is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fightertwo wants to get back to his feet.
Guthrie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guthrie tries to roll over but Fightertwo keeps him under control.
Fightertwo is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fightertwo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Fightertwo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guthrie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guthrie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Fightertwo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie is trying to stand back up but Fightertwo is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fightertwo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

It looks like Randall Guthrie has been cut.
Guthrie wants to get back to his feet.
Fightertwo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fightertwo is taking a breather. Guthrie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fightertwo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guthrie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fightertwo Fightertwo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randall Guthrie'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.

Fightertwo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guthrie to the ground. Fightertwo is now in Guthrie's guard.
Fightertwo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guthrie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fightertwo is one step ahead there.
Fightertwo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fightertwo trying to control the position from guard on top but Guthrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fightertwo wants to pass the guard but Guthrie is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fightertwo drops back looking for a leg! Guthrie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guthrie manages to kick Fightertwo off! Fightertwo jumps back into Guthrie's guard.
Guthrie wants to sweep here but Fightertwo controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightertwo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guthrie is not content to let Fightertwo control the position.
Guthrie is looking to regain half guard here but Fightertwo keeps moving and retains side control.
Guthrie is not content to let Fightertwo control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fightertwo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guthrie down.
Fightertwo is looking to take a break and control but Guthrie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fightertwo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guthrie is not content to let Fightertwo control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fightertwo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fightertwo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Guthrie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie is trying to escape the mount.
Fightertwo controlling from mount.
Fightertwo with a couple of short strikes.
Fightertwo controlling the pace for now.
Fightertwo Fightertwo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fightertwo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guthrie really is a fat lump.
Fightertwo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie tries to reverse the position but Fightertwo maintains control.

Fightertwo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fightertwo controlling the position easily from mount.
Fightertwo wants to stand but Guthrie is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fightertwo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guthrie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fightertwo Fightertwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randall Guthrie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fightertwo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guthrie sprawls well initially but Fightertwo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guthrie is looking to control Fightertwo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guthrie avoid being mounted?
Guthrie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fightertwo in particular looking to stall.

Guthrie actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fightertwo not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightertwo prevents Guthrie from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fightertwo connects with a nice short shot to Guthrie's temple.
Fightertwo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fightertwo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fightertwo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fightertwo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fightertwo wants to control but instead Guthrie manages to regain half guard.
Fightertwo is trying to control the action in half guard but Guthrie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fightertwo controlling the pace.
Guthrie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightertwo not doing much here.
Fightertwo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guthrie!
Fightertwo trying to control but Guthrie is having none of it.
The referee warns Guthrie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightertwo lands with some strikes.
Fightertwo with a couple of short strikes.

Fightertwo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guthrie is surviving well by controlling Fightertwo's body position as best he can.
Fightertwo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Guthrie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Guthrie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Guthrie can't escape the position.
Fightertwo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Randall Guthrie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fightertwo Fightertwo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fightertwo Fightertwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fightertwo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fightertwo Fightertwo!