PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Miller (ranked 1537 p4p, 205 weight class) and Biggie Righty Handy (ranked 1850 p4p, 249 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with Who Was In My Room Last Night by Butthole Surfers blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Miller
vs
Righty Handy

185 cm
26
202 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

202 cm
34
194 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biggie Righty Handy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Handy takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Handy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice right hand lands inside from Handy.
Handy lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.

Miller manages to break the clinch.
Handy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handy tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Handy tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.

Handy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handy throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Handy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Handy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Handy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Handy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Handy is working Miller over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Handy.
Handy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Handy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Handy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Handy keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Handy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Handy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Handy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handy gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Handy is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a body shot from Handy.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Handy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Handy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Handy letting Miller take a breather here.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A right hook to the body lands for Handy.
A hook to the body from Handy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Handy.
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Handy managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handy as Miller tries to tie him up.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Handy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Handy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Handy working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miller obliges.
Handy avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Handy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handy up against the cage.
Miller stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Handy tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Handy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Handy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handy lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Handy pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Righty Handy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Handy moves out of range of the strikes.
Handy throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller lands with a straight right. Handy didn't see that one coming.
Handy shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.

Handy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Handy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handy tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Handy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Handy's brow.
Miller blocks a body shot from Handy.
Handy blocks the elbow strike.
Handy lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biggie Righty Handy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Handy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handy lands a right hand.
Handy has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Handy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller prevents a body shot from Handy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Handy.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Handy lands an uppercut.
Handy is working Miller over against the cage.
Handy prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Handy.
Handy dodges an elbow strike from Miller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Handy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handy blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Handy.

Miller is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Handy working aggressively here.
A short right from Handy on the inside.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Handy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller blocking some punches.
Handy misses with some punches.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Handy's brow.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Handy misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocking some punches.
Handy misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Handy.
Handy digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
A short right from Handy.
Handy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handy works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Handy lands a nice uppercut.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Handy avoids the damage to the body.
Handy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handy is defending well for now.
Handy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Handy lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Handy keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handy.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Handy lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Handy's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Handy lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Handy avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Handy.
Miller is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Righty Handy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Handy tries to clinch up.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Handy.
Handy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handy motions for Miller to come forward. Handy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Handy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handy ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Handy lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Miller.
Good leg kick by Handy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Miller misses.
Handy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Handy moves away and avoids it.
Handy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a hook but Handy avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Handy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Handy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
Handy moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Handy tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
That kick from Handy tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handy.
Handy doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Handy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Handy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handy ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handy.
Randy Miller is winning the standup battle so far.

Handy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Handy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Handy avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Handy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handy tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Handy lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.

Handy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Handy closes the distance and clinches.
Handy lands a nice shot to the body.
Handy lands a left hand.
Handy avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy lands a right hand.
Handy scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Handy blocks an elbow strike.
Handy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Handy lands with a left to the head.
Biggie Righty Handy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Handy's brow.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Handy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Handy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to break free but Handy pushes him back against the cage.
Handy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Handy dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Handy scores with a hook to the body.
Randy Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handy dodges an elbow strike from Miller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biggie Righty Handy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggie Righty Handy!
Randy Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.