PBP Commentary

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

Randolph
vs
Stevens

173 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

164 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carrol Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stevens drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randolph being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevens stops Randolph from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randolph is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens prevents Randolph from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Stevens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randolph, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Carrol Randolph has been cut.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Randolph drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stevens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randolph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Stevens has Randolph up against the cage in a clinch.
Randolph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Randolph tries for a takedown. No joy.

Stevens has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Randolph regains guard immediately.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randolph being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevens is looking to work some ground and pound but Randolph has wrist control.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Randolph is keeping the position.
Stevens passes into half guard.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Stevens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randolph sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randolph is refusing to be controlled, as Stevens sits in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randolph won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Randolph is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Randolph tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Stevens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stevens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Stevens swings around for an armbar but Randolph sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stevens's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randolph preventing the sweep.

Stevens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carrol Randolph's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stevens clinches up with Randolph and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens is struggling to control the position.
Randolph has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.

Stevens breaks the clinch.

Stevens clinches up with Randolph and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Randolph tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Randolph in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Randolph avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.

Randolph has Stevens pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Randolph pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stevens tumbling to the mat - Randolph dives into Stevens's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Randolph controlling from the top position.
Stevens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Randolph wants to stand but Stevens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stevens trying to control the position.

Stevens is looking for a triangle but Randolph pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

Stevens is looking for a triangle but Randolph pushes his legs off easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Stevens rushes Randolph and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens slows down the pace here.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randolph fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Stevens pulls guard.
Randolph with a nice head shot there.
Randolph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens is trying to keep Randolph in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Randolph wants to stand up but Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens postures up in Randolph's guard and throws a big left but Randolph blocks it.
Stevens passes into half guard.
Randolph is refusing to be controlled, as Stevens sits in half guard.
Randolph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.

Stevens is looking for a kimura but Randolph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Randolph missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Stevens prevents Randolph from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Stevens seems content to control.
Randolph avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevens.
Randolph is looking to improve his position.
Randolph is trying to stand up here but Stevens is controlling him well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens looks for the body kick but Randolph saw that one coming.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carrol Randolph's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Randolph takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt.

Stevens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Randolph to the ground. Stevens is now in Randolph's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Randolph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens.
Stevens throws an elbow that misses. Randolph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by Randolph!

Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randolph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pete Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randolph manages to get himself to full guard.

Stevens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Randolph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
Stevens trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
Stevens throws an elbow that misses. Randolph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by Randolph!

Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randolph is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens pulls Randolph in close to his closed guard and prevents Randolph from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randolph wants to stand but Stevens is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pete Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Randolph postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Randolph, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Randolph pulls guard successfully.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carrol Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Randolph is looking for a triangle here but Stevens uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Stevens!