PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Randall (ranked 24076 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Mahala (ranked 4761 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Mahala will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Randall
vs
Mahala

157 cm
19
346 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilio Randall!
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, Beast Mahala!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Randall takes the fight into the clinch.

Mahala pulls guard successfully.
Randall stays in close to Mahala's body and controls the position.
Mahala trying to control the position.
Randall really is a fat lump.
Randall stopping the sweep attempt from Mahala.
Mahala has his hands on Randall's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mahala has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Randall is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahala lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahala is thwarting Randall's attempts to control the position.

Mahala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Randall is looking to improve his position.
Mahala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Randall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mahala tries to stand and escape but Randall actually recovers to full guard.

Randall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall pulls Mahala in close to his closed guard and prevents Mahala from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randall is looking to sweep but instead, Mahala has passed into half guard.
Mahala is nestled in close to Randall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall is controlling Mahala's trapped leg to prevent Mahala from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randall wants to control but Mahala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randall is controlling Mahala's trapped leg to prevent Mahala from advancing to side control.
Mahala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Mahala decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick misses from Mahala.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mahala wants to clinch but Randall slips to the side
and Randall counters with a stiff right hand.

Mahala has Randall up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Mahala.

Mahala lands a takedown into guard.
Mahala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahala.
Randall wants to stand up but Mahala is controlling him.
Mahala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahala trying to control the position from guard on top but Randall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Mahala dominated that 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.

Mahala has managed to clinch.
Mahala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahala prevents Randall from breaking the clinch.
Mahala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Mahala decides to pull guard.
Mahala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randall stands up over Mahala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Randall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahala striking off his back but it's not causing Randall any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Randall has picked Mahala up and slammed him! Mahala can't keep hold of the triangle and Randall manages to pass to side control!
Randall just content to control the position.
Beast Mahala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahala is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Randall is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mahala can't escape the position.
Randall controlling from the full mount.
Mahala can't escape the position.
Mahala tries to hold on but Randall pushes him away.
Mahala is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall content just to control the position here.
Randall avoids the attempt from Mahala to control.
Randall controlling the pace for now.
Mahala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mahala is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mahala hang on?
Randall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Randall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Randall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Randall continues to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randall'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.
Randall prevents Mahala from getting the reversal.
Randall controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahala throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Randall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mahala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Randall tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mahala gets his hands free as Randall looks to control.

Mahala is persistently looking for the submission but Randall is defending it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Randall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall trying to control but not successfully.
Randall can't escape the position.
Randall wants to get back to his feet.

Mahala has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Randall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mahala struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mahala lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Randall is trying to get back to his feet but Mahala has full control of the position and if anything, Randall has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Randall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mahala is persistently looking for the submission but Randall is defending it well.

Mahala is looking for the choke from the back position but Randall is controlling his hands well.
Randall trying to control the hands but Mahala won't let him.
Randall's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Mahala's hands.
Mahala trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Randall doesn't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahala working for a choke but Randall is defending well.
Randall trying to get back to his feet but Mahala is in full control for now.
Randall breaks Mahala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randall controls the pace.
Randall throwing strikes but missing.
Randall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mahala is proving hard to escape from.
Randall stays in close to Mahala's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Randall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Mahala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Mahala!