PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Franchesci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall has chosen Promentory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Franchesci
vs
Randall

180 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Franchesci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Randall!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall throws a jab when Franchesci was well out of range.
Franchesci closes the distance and clinches up with Randall, looking for a takedown. Franchesci pushes Randall against the cage but Randall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franchesci sets himself, and Randall steps forward looking for the clinch! Franchesci avoids it this time.
Franchesci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randall's waist but Randall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franchesci off to one side.
Randall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franchesci throws a head kick but Randall moves out of range.
Franchesci blocks a head kick by Randall.
Randall looks to land a body kick but Franchesci moved away.
Franchesci feinted with a counter takedown.

Franchesci gets tackled into the cage by Randall. Randall maintains the clinch.

Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franchesci stuffs the takedown attempt from Randall. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchesci shoots in but Randall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Franchesci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franchesci as he jumps to the side.
Randall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randall.
Randall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franchesci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franchesci jabs Randall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Randall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franchesci's waist but Franchesci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randall off to one side.
Franchesci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randall manages to circle out of the way.
Franchesci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randall circles away.
As Franchesci backs off Randall throws a huge counter combo but Franchesci manages to avoid it all.
Randall shoots for a double leg takedown but Franchesci sprawls well. He's pushed Randall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franchesci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randall.
Randall looks winded!
Randall darts in looking for a takedown but Franchesci gets double underhooks and turns Randall into the cage.
Franchesci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randall tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchesci fails with the takedown.
Randall misses with a double jab.
Franchesci misses the shot to the body.

Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Franchesci goes for a takedown attempt but Randall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Randall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franchesci pinned against the cage. Franchesci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franchesci leaves Randall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franchesci's waist but Franchesci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randall off to one side.
Franchesci seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchesci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randall tries to avoid it but Franchesci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randall to the ground. Randall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randall.
Franchesci takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Randall is looking to clinch but Franchesci is avoiding it.
Franchesci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franchesci blocks a head kick by Randall.
Crunch! Franchesci slams his shin into Randall's torso.
Randall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Franchesci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall dodges the punch combination from Franchesci.

Randall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franchesci, pushing him back against the cage.
Randall lands a knee to the head.

Randall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Randall blocks the leg kick.
Randall throws a sloppy head kick and Franchesci moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Randall.
Randall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franchesci doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Randall pushes Franchesci up against the cage in a clinch.
Franchesci gets underhooks to prevent Randall's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Randall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Franchesci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franchesci shoots and misses

and Randall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Randall.
Randall lands a knee to the body.
Randall can't find room to land a body shot as Franchesci controls the action.

Randall pulls guard effortlessly.

Randall has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Franchesci has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Randall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Franchesci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randall.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Franchesci goes for a double leg but Randall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Randall continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall dodges the punch combination from Franchesci.
Randall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franchesci darts in looking for a takedown but Randall gets double underhooks and turns Franchesci into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Franchesci. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Franchesci avoiding damage as Randall throws knees to the body.
Randall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Randall breaks the clinch.
Randall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Randall dives in for a single leg takedown but Franchesci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Franchesci thinks about countering with a head kick.
Randall has a takedown stuffed.
Randall misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Randall darts in and clinches Franchesci up against the cage.
Franchesci tries to stall but Randall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Randall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Randall.

Randall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franchesci, pushing him back against the cage.
Franchesci tries to pull guard but Randall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Randall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franchesci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franchesci.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Randall.

Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Randall tries to pull guard but Franchesci holds him up against the cage and eventually Randall drops back down to his feet.
Randall leaning against his opponent.

Randall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franchesci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franchesci somewhat.

Randall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Randall lands but Franchesci takes it in his stride.
Franchesci blocks a head kick by Randall.
Franchesci misses with a takedown attempt - Randall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randall throws a head kick that Franchesci semi-blocks.
Franchesci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franchesci will feel that in the morning.
Randall works over Franchesci's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franchesci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franchesci wants it to stay on the feet.

Franchesci moves into range and clinches up with Randall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Randall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Randall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randall takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Randall rushes Franchesci and presses him up against the cage.
Franchesci stops a takedown attempt from Randall.

Randall manages to break the clinch.
Randall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franchesci.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Randall checks a leg kick.
Randall unleashes a big counter combination but Franchesci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randall tries to close the distance and clinch but Franchesci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro Franchesci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but Franchesci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall slaps away a takedown attempt from Franchesci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Franchesci. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
Franchesci appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alejandro Franchesci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.
Franchesci circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Franchesci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franchesci is thwarting Randall's attempts to control the position.

Randall kicks Franchesci off and gets back to his feet.
Dave Randall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franchesci throws a one two combo.

Randall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franchesci avoids a wild elbow strike from Randall.
Randall pushes off an throws an elbow but Franchesci leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Randall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franchesci pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randall tries to bum rush Franchesci with a series of wild strikes but Franchesci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall stuffs the takedown attempt from Franchesci. Franchesci gets slowly back to his feet.
Randall swinging wildly here.
Franchesci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franchesci but Franchesci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franchesci misses with a leg kick.
Randall shoots in but no luck this time.
Franchesci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randall swinging wildly here.
Franchesci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randall manages to circle out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randall moves into the clinch.

Randall manages to break the clinch.
Randall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Franchesci counters with a shoot takedown. Randall fights it but they end up in guard.
Franchesci prevents Randall from getting back to his feet.
Randall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Randall breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Randall is looking for a takedown.
Franchesci wants a takedown.
Randall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Randall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Randall jumps guard but Franchesci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Randall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Randall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franchesci just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randall is trying to maintain a safe position but Franchesci gets an underhook and turns Randall into the cage.
Alejandro Franchesci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Randall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franchesci pushes Randall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franchesci throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Randall.
Well Randall 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Randall!
A relieved looking Dave Randall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.