PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 617 p4p, 440 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 97 p4p, 76 weight class). Randleman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mataitai
vs
Randleman

195 cm
23
215
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
211
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Mataitai. That snapped Randleman's head back.
Randleman scoring well with a low kick there.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
Mataitai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mataitai backing away here, and Randleman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mataitai thuds a left hand into Randleman's body.
Mataitai wants to clinch but Randleman slips to the side
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Randleman slips a straight right by Mataitai.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Mataitai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randleman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mataitai wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Randleman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randleman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mataitai wants to clinch.

Mataitai instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mataitai.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Randleman controls his hands.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman tries to break free but Mataitai pushes him back against the cage.
Randleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Mataitai.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Randleman misses with the head strike.
Randleman misses with some punches.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Randleman tries a body shot but Mataitai blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Randleman blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mataitais head.
Randleman lands a left hand.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Randleman blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
A right hand to the body from Randleman.
Randleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randleman lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Randleman.

Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mataitai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randleman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Mataitai has closed the distance and engaged Randleman in a clinch.
Randleman throws a head punch that misses.
Randleman pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randleman tries to throw a body punch but Mataitai avoids it by throwing Randleman back against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman lands a shoulder strike.
Randleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randleman misses with the head strike.
Randleman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
Randleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Randleman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Randleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
That's time! Mataitai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mataitai misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with an inside leg kick.
Randleman takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Randleman connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
A jab from Mataitai finds it's way through Randleman's defenses.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Randleman.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.

Randleman tries to keep at a distance but Mataitai has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Randleman misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mataitai.
Mataitai prevents Randleman from breaking the clinch.
Mataitai has a couple of punches blocked by Randleman.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai is working Randleman over against the cage.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Randleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman tries to throw a body punch but Mataitai avoids it by throwing Randleman back against the cage.
Randleman misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Randleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Randleman fails to land.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
Randleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Randleman is breathing heavily.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Randleman.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai pushes Randleman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Randleman.
Randleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Randleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Randleman throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randleman lands a right hand.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mataitai closes the distance but Randleman moves to the side
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataitai scores with a nice strike.
Randleman connects with a jab.
Randleman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Randleman misses.
Mataitai tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mataitai darts in trying to clinch
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Randleman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Mataitai misses with the combination.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai lands with a hook. Randleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mataitai swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Mataitai slips a jab from Randleman.
Mataitai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Mataitai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randleman doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mataitai finds it's way through Randleman's defenses.

Mataitai darts in and clinches Randleman up against the cage.
Randleman takes a shot to the head.
Randleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Randleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mataitai digs a good body shot into Randleman's ribs.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randleman! But no joy.
Randleman throws a shot from downtown. Mataitai moves away and avoids it.
Mataitai lunges at Randleman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randleman's hand.
Randy Randleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mataitai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mataitai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Mataitai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Mataitai. That snapped Randleman's head back.
An inside leg kick from Randleman misses.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Mataitai misses with a body shot
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.

Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Randleman avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
Randleman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Mataitai is rocked!
A shot to the body from Mataitai misses
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randleman unleashes a big counter combination but Mataitai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Randleman. Beautiful body shot.
Mataitai seems to have got his legs back now.

Mataitai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randleman, pushing him back against the cage.
Randleman can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Randleman working hard to break the clinch.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randleman has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Randleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mataitai digs a right hand underneath Randleman's ribcage. Randleman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mataitai lands a right hand.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman tries a body shot but Mataitai blocks it.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai pushes Randleman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman lands a shot to the body.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mataitai.
Mataitai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Randleman.
Randleman is stalling here.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Randleman controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Mataitai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mataitai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.