PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 10065 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand Randomaire (ranked 5882 p4p, 0 weight class). Crack Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Head
vs
Randomaire

170 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rand Randomaire!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
Head tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randomaire manages to circle out of the way.

Randomaire pushes Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Randomaire effectively controlling the action here.

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

Randomaire moves into the clinch successfully.
Head definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Randomaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Randomaire coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randomaire tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Randomaire throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.

Randomaire has managed to clinch.
Head wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randomaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randomaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Head, which made it look bad.
Head dives in and grabs Randomaire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randomaire pushes down on Head's head and hops out.
Randomaire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Head counters with a series of strikes. Randomaire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Randomaire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Randomaire forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Head is trying to drag Randomaire to the mat but Randomaire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crack Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randomaire avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randomaire has his takedown stuffed
and Head counters with a three punch combo that has Randomaire backing up. Randomaire nods at Head to acknowledge the strikes.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randomaire.
Head appears to be looking for a big counter.
Randomaire wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Randomaire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Randomaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randomaire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randomaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Randomaire throws a sloppy head kick
and Head counters with a left and a right that stings Randomaire.
Head shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randomaire throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head is looking for a counter combo.
Randomaire throws out a leg kick but Head moves out of range and Randomaire only half commits.
Randomaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.

Randomaire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Head manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Head scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a head kick but Randomaire moves out of range.
Head sets himself, and Randomaire steps forward looking for the clinch! Head avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Head as Randomaire shoots in.
Head seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randomaire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Head but Head pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randomaire looks winded!
No joy there for Randomaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Randomaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randomaire moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Randomaire is looking to clinch.

Randomaire has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
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 Crack Head will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Head is looking to score with low kicks.

Randomaire clinches with his opponent.
Randomaire is stalling here.

Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head lands a two punch combo.

Randomaire is rocked!
Randomaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randomaire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Randomaire closes the distance and clinches.
Head avoiding damage as Randomaire throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Randomaire has clasped his hands together around Head's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Head throws Randomaire to one side and escapes!
Randomaire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Randomaire persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Randomaire is breathing heavily.
Randomaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Head was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randomaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randomaire tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Rand Randomaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Head will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randomaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Head, which made it look bad.
Head connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Randomaire blocks the leg kick.
Head avoids the head kick by Randomaire.
Head tries to clinch there but Randomaire circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Randomaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Head, pushing him back against the cage.
Randomaire working hard to break the clinch.
Head landing knees to the head.
Randomaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Head just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rand Randomaire.
Randomaire avoiding damage.
Randomaire working hard to break the clinch.
Randomaire stalling the fight.
Randomaire wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randomaire is trying to stall.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Randomaire tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Randomaire back against the cage.
The referee calls for Randomaire to work.
Head avoids the elbow strike from Randomaire, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Randomaire fails to land.

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

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

Head breaks from the clinch.
Randomaire throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Randomaire misses with a low kick.
Randomaire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Head counters with a series of strikes. Randomaire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body punch from Randomaire.
Head lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randomaire fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Randomaire closes the distance and clinches.
Randomaire is looking for a takedown.
Randomaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randomaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Randomaire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Randomaire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Randomaire has Head pressed against the cage.

Randomaire breaks the clinch.
Randomaire shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randomaire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randomaire tries to clinch but Head moves out of range.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Head half committed to a counter leg kick.
Randomaire is looking to land body kicks.
Head thumps Randomaire with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Randomaire clinches up with Head and pushes him back against the cage.
Randomaire tries to circle away but Head has him pinned against the cage.
Randomaire working hard to break the clinch.

Head manages to break the clinch.
Head misses with a low kick.
That kick from Head tenderised Randomaire's leg. Randomaire is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randomaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randomaire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randomaire throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Randomaire wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Randomaire dodges the punch combination from Head.
Head sets himself, and Randomaire steps forward looking for the clinch! Head avoids it this time.
Head throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Randomaire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Head tried to counter with a leg kick but Randomaire avoided it.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rand Randomaire.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Randomaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Randomaire moves into the clinch.
Randomaire slowing the pace effectively.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randomaire can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head avoiding damage as Randomaire throws knees to the body.
Randomaire avoids the elbow strike from Head, against the cage.
Randomaire is trying to stall.

Head manages to break the clinch.
Randomaire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Randomaire clinches up against the cage.
Randomaire is working for takedown but Head is calmly controlling the position for now.
Randomaire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randomaire trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rand Randomaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crack Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randomaire fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Head, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Head!
Crack Head opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.