PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Clapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clapper
vs
Mahones

184 cm
27
265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

205 cm
26
281 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Clapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stones Mahones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahones throws a good cross that connects.
Mahones misses with a body shot.
Clapper throws a sloppy head kick and Mahones moves out of range easily.
A combination from Mahones does no damage.
Clapper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahones misses with an uppercut.
Stones Mahones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Clapper.
Clapper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahones throws a jab but it's blocked by Clapper.
Clapper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clapper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahones missing with a left hand there. Clapper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahones throws a looping overhand right but Clapper ducks down to avoid it.
Mahones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahones throws a lazy uppercut

and Clapper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clapper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clapper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clapper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clapper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clapper throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapper wants to pass the guard but Mahones is keeping the position.
Clapper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clapper stands up over Mahones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahones is on top in guard.

Mahones 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.
Mahones with a nice head shot there.
Clapper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clapper tries to get out of the position.
Clapper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mahones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clapper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahones passes Clapper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clapper trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Clapper wants to control but Mahones is having none of it.
Mahones prevents Clapper from getting the reversal.
Clapper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapper is refusing to be controlled, as Mahones sits in half guard.
Clapper trying to control from the bottom.
Clapper is staying active underneath Mahones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mahones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clapper controls his leg.
Clapper is looking for a sweep. Mahones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clapper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mahones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mahones's back!
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 Randy Clapper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mahones misses with a straight left.
Clapper tries to counter with a takedown but Mahones is quick to defend against it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mahones misses with a left hand

and Clapper counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mahones pushes Clapper off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mahones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clapper swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Mahones.
Stones Mahones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahones loads up on a big right hand but Clapper slips the punch.
Clapper tries to counter with a takedown but Mahones is quick to defend against it.
Clapper dodges the punch combination from Mahones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahones swings widly with a right hand

and Clapper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mahones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clapper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahones lands a shoulder strike.
Clapper is working for takedown but Mahones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahones controlling the action here for a moment.
Mahones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clapper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Clapper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clapper blocking some punches.
Clapper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clapper appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clapper misses with a combination
and Mahones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donk. Mahones catches Clapper right on the button with a cross.
Mahones looks to score with a jab to the body but Clapper is just out of range.
Mahones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahones dodges the punch combination from Clapper.
Mahones scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapper looks to land a combination but Mahones avoids it well.
Clapper staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Mahones.
Clapper tries to counter with a takedown but Mahones is quick to defend against it.

Mahones forces Clapper back against the cage and clinches.
Clapper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mahones scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahones lands a big right hand that drops Clapper! The killer instinct kicks in and Mahones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mahones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stones Mahones!
In his post fight interview, Stones Mahones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.