PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jowell Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Ray has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jowell Randy's chin.

Randy
vs
Ray

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
19
284 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jowell Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Ray!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray scoring well with a low kick there.

Ray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Randy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ray scoring with punches and elbows.
Ray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Randy is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Randy is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control.
Randy is not content to let Ray control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray working away.
Randy parries the strikes from Ray easily there. Ray is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randy to escape.
Ray throwing strikes but Randy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Randy misses with a takedown

and Ray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Randy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Randy has escaped and now he's on top!
Randy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is trying to control the position but Randy postures up.
Randy wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.

Ray pushes Randy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Randy misses with a takedown attempt

so Ray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jowell Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randy is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ray puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Ray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Randy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray passes into side control, despite Randy's attempt to control the position.
Ray trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy parries the strikes from Ray easily there. Ray is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randy to escape.

Ray decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Randy tries to clinch up
and Ray counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Randy is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy with a poor takedown

so Ray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Randy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ray passes into side control.
Randy taking a bit of punishment here - Ray scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ray trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Ray throws a strike aimed at the side of Randy's head but Randy avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Ray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ray misses with a series of wild punches.
Randy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Randy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Randy is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.

Randy is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Randy looking for subs off his back but Ray has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray moves into full mount! Randy won't be happy about that!
Ray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ray postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Randy looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Randy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ray unloading with bombs!
Randy tries to lock up and control but Ray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ray has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Randy's face.
Ray cracks Randy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ray working Randy over with strikes here.
Ray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Randy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray avoids the attempt from Randy to control.
Ray trying to control but Randy is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Ray.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robert Ray has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ray stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Ray has Randy up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy is trying to drag Ray to the mat but Ray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Ray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randy is trying to stand back up but Ray is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ray connects with a nice short shot to Randy's temple.

Randy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray prevents Randy from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ray drives through with a takedown into guard.

Randy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ray works over Randy with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray preventing the sweep.

Ray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Randy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ray has Randy in his guard.
Ray keeping full guard, as Randy tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ray keeping full guard, as Randy tries to pass.
Ray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two 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.

Ray decides to return to a standing position.
Randy shoots and misses

and Ray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ray.
Randy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Randy is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
Randy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray throws a strike but Randy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Randy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randy, into his guard.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
Ray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Randy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Randy working for submissions but it's allowed Ray to get to half guard.
Ray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randy wants to get back to full guard but Ray has mounted him!
Randy taking shots to the head.
Jowell Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ray 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Ray!