PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodgers Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randhawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shelter - Message of the Bhagavat. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Randhawa
vs
Owen

180 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prathamesh Randhawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodgers Owen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen works Randhawa's body with a nice hook.
Owen misses with a body kick.
Owen throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Randhawa is working for a kimura but Owen is defending it quite comfortably.
Randhawa prevents Owen from standing back up.
Owen trying to control here.
Owen is controlling Randhawa's trapped leg to prevent Randhawa from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Owen is defending against the submission attempts here by Randhawa.
Randhawa wants to pass the guard but Owen is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randhawa is working for a kimura but Owen is defending it quite comfortably.
Owen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Randhawa wants to free his trapped foot but Owen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Randhawa seems to be working for a kimura but Owen defends the submission attempt.
Owen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Randhawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Randhawa's back!
Randhawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen scores with punches and elbows.
Randhawa is really stuck here.
Owen scores with punches from the back.
Owen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Randhawa!
Randhawa is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Owen 's hooks.
Randhawa tries to reverse the position but Owen maintains control.

Owen goes for an armbar but Randhawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Randhawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randhawa looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa postures up.
Owen wants to sweep here but Randhawa controlling him for the moment.
Randhawa advances to half guard.

Randhawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Owen wants to get back to his feet.
Randhawa moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Owen.

Randhawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Owen is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Randhawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Owen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Owen tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randhawa working away.

Randhawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Owen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Prathamesh Randhawa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Owen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randhawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Owen looks to land a left hand but Randhawa moved out of range nicely.
Randhawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Owen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Randhawa counters with a single leg into guard. Owen didn't expect that.
Owen looking for a sweep. Not yet Owen, not yet.
Owen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen controls Randhawa momentarily but Randhawa frees himself.
Randhawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa is looking to advance position but Owen won't allow it.

Randhawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Owen trying to control here.
Randhawa is looking to advance position but Owen won't allow it.

Randhawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.
Owen wants to control but Randhawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Randhawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randhawa.
Owen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Prathamesh Randhawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randhawa looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa passes into half guard.

Owen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Randhawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Owen moves into full guard.
Randhawa pushing down on Owen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen tries to get to full guard but Randhawa has control of the leg.
Owen is trying to maintain the position but Randhawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Owen manages to get to full guard.
Randhawa forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owen controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prathamesh Randhawa dominated that second 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.

Owen misses with a two punch combination.
Randhawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Owen does it's job there.
Randhawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randhawa manages to avoid it.
Owen throws a lazy head kick

and Randhawa counters with a single leg into guard. Owen didn't expect that.
Owen working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Owen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa passes into half guard.
Owen wants to get back to full guard.

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

Owen is defending against the submission attempts here by Randhawa.

Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Owen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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.
Owen wants to improve his position but Randhawa is controlling well.

Randhawa 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.

Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Owen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen trying to control here.

Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura but Owen is defending well.
Owen tries to roll over but Randhawa keeps him under control.
Owen gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Randhawa looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owen lands with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Owen.
Randhawa slips a jab and a cross from Owen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owen misses with the combination.
Owen throws a sloppy head kick

and Randhawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Randhawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rodgers Owen just about did enough to take it.
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.

Owen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prathamesh Randhawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owen works the jab nicely.
Randhawa checks a low kick from Owen.
Rodgers Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owen throws a leg kick

and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Owen tries to kick Randhawa off in order to stand up. Randhawa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Randhawa works to advance to full mount. Owen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Owen is trying to escape the mount.

Owen tries to improve his position but Randhawa has taken his back! Randhawa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Owen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Randhawa pushes Owen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Prathamesh Randhawa waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.