PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Randlecan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Chavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chavez
vs
Randlecan

183 cm
24
212 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

175 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Randlecan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randlecan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chavez defends it nicely.

Chavez gets a takedown into half guard.
Randlecan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randlecan won't allow Chavez to pass to mount.
Chavez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randlecan's head.
Randlecan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chavez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Randlecan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randlecan gets full guard.
Randlecan wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Randlecan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randlecan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randlecan is looking to stand up but Chavez isn't so interested in that idea.
Chavez throws a strike but Randlecan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Randlecan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chavez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Randlecan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavez trying to control the position.

Randlecan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chavez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randlecan has managed to get both his arms back between Chavez's legs - danger averted.
Randlecan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randlecan controlling from the top position.

Chavez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randlecan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randlecan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randlecan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randlecan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randlecan landing some decent shots from guard.

Randlecan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chavez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randlecan has managed to get both his arms back between Chavez's legs - danger averted.
Randlecan stands up over Chavez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Randlecan wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.

Chavez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randlecan defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control the position.
Randlecan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Randlecan wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chavez is looking for a triangle here but Randlecan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chavez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Randlecan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chavez prevents Randlecan from moving into mount.
Randlecan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chavez to see if he's OK.
Chavez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Randlecan.
Chavez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devon Randlecan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Randlecan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randlecan fails with a takedown attempt.
Juan Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez cracks Randlecan with an open hand slap.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Randlecan!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randlecan.
Randlecan throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Randlecan. Randlecan gets slowly back to his feet.
Juan Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Randlecan.
Randlecan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randlecan.
Chavez throws a jab when Randlecan was well out of range.
Randlecan is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randlecan shoots and misses
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Randlecan's body.
Sloppy strikes from Chavez. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Randlecan moves his leg out of the way.
Chavez lunges at Randlecan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randlecan's hand.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Randlecan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Randlecan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chavez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Randlecan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chavez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randlecan manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randlecan keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
Randlecan wants to sweep but no luck.

Chavez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Randlecan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chavez has Randlecan in his guard.
Randlecan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Randlecan tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Chavez.
Chavez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chavez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez is looking to advance position but Randlecan won't allow it.
Chavez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randlecan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randlecan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Devon Randlecan has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chavez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randlecan sees it coming and defends easily.
Chavez prevents Randlecan from improving his position.
Chavez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chavez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Randlecan to regain full guard.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Randlecan is retaining full guard.
Randlecan keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randlecan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Randlecan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randlecan.
Randlecan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chavez counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randlecan. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randlecan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Devon Randlecan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Randlecan shoots in and bounces Chavez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chavez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randlecan's guard.
Chavez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chavez won't allow Randlecan to get back to his feet.
Randlecan is pulling down on Chavez's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randlecan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randlecan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Randlecan landing shots from mount.
Chavez is working to get back to half guard.
Randlecan lands with some strikes.
Chavez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to hold on but Randlecan postures up.
Randlecan scoring with strikes but Chavez is staying in there.
Randlecan landing punches.
Randlecan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chavez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Randlecan landing strikes from the mount.
Randlecan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chavez's face.
Randlecan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randlecan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chavez is looking to escape.
Randlecan unloading with bombs!
Chavez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chavez tries to hold on but Randlecan postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to reverse the position but Randlecan maintains control.
Randlecan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Randlecan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chavez's face.
Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randlecan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Randlecan lands a big shot there that rocks Chavez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chavez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Randlecan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Randlecan raining down shots from the mount!
Chavez is desperately trying to improve his position but Randlecan has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randlecan landing punches.
Chavez tries to lock up and control but Randlecan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Randlecan scoring with strikes but Chavez is staying in there.
Randlecan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Randlecan lands with some strikes.
Chavez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Randlecan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chavez tries to lock up and control but Randlecan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Randlecan working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Randlecan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chavez's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randlecan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chavez hang on?
Randlecan with good strikes from the mount here!
Randlecan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chavez looks a forlorn figure.
Chavez wants to hold on but Randlecan pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Randlecan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Randlecan 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Devon Randlecan!