PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mostafa Amer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mostafa Amer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dudley
vs
Amer

155 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Dudley!
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, Mostafa Amer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley tries a head kick but it misses.
Amer throws a head kick that misses.
Dudley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Dudley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Dudley manages to break the clinch.

Dudley forces Amer back against the cage and clinches.

Dudley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Amer is trying to maintain the position but Dudley is very close to passing his half guard.
Amer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dudley prevents Amer from improving his position.
Dudley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amer tries to roll over but Dudley keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dudley continues to stall.
Amer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dudley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amer tries to roll over but Dudley keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dudley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dudley thows a huge punch but Amer dodges it nicely.
Dudley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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

Dudley has managed to clinch.
Dudley has Amer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Amer has hold of one of Dudley's legs. Dudley is fighting the takedown attempt but Amer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Amer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amer wants to pass the guard but Dudley is keeping the position.
Dudley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dudley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dudley 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amer's guard.

Amer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amer wants to get back to his feet but Dudley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dudley really is a fat lump.
Dudley content to stall in guard here.
Dudley stopping the sweep attempt from Amer.
Amer being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dudley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Amer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dudley to the ground. Amer is now in Dudley's guard.
Amer preventing the sweep.

Amer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dudley is breathing heavily.
Amer darts in trying to clinch

and Dudley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Amer won't be happy with that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley working away.
Amer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dudley's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Dudley seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Dudley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Dudley wants the takedown. Amer is fighting it off but Dudley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Amer's guard against the cage.

Amer is looking for a triangle but Dudley pushes his legs off easily.
Dudley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amer wants to sweep but no luck.
Dudley lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dudley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dudley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dudley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Randall Dudley has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Dudley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dudley lands a couple of digs.
Amer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudley is one step ahead there.
Amer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dudley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley stands up over Amer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dudley controlling from the top position.
More hug and hope from Dudley.
Dudley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Amer wants to stand and escape but Dudley is having none of it.
Dudley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dudley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dudley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.
Amer trying to keep a closed guard but Dudley is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dudley clinches with his opponent.
Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amer is looking to break free of the clinch but Dudley has double underhooks.

Amer breaks the clinch.
Amer swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Amer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mostafa Amer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amer misses with a double jab.

Dudley forces Amer back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Randall Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall Dudley's cut.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Amer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Amer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dudley trying to control but Amer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amer trying to advance position but Dudley counters by regaining guard.
Amer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amer wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Amer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Amer preventing the sweep.
Dudley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley controlling the action here.
Amer striking from the bottom.
Dudley controlling the action here.
Amer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Randall Dudley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amer is trying to maintain the position but Dudley is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley stalling.
Dudley slips a nice elbow through Amer's hands, connecting with Amer's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Dudley.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDudley.
Amer tries to clinch

and Dudley counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Amer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dudley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amer pulls guard successfully.
Dudley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amer's guard.

Dudley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mostafa Amer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randall Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mostafa Amer.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Dudley!