PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Crippler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Saint Randy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Crippler
vs
Saint Randy

190 cm
31
130 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

173 cm
25
143 lbs
14 - 24 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Crippler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Saint Randy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crippler stuffs the takedown.

Saint Randy gets the takedown into side control.
Crippler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crippler wants to get back to his feet but Saint Randy drags him back down.
Crippler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saint Randy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saint Randy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crippler keeps working.
Crippler defending against the ground and pound.

Saint Randy swings around for an armbar but Crippler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saint Randy's guard.
Crippler's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Crippler gets to his feet. Saint Randy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crippler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crippler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saint Randy's head.
Saint Randy blocks a head kick by Crippler.
Crippler scores with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Crippler as Saint Randy shoots in.
Saint Randy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crippler is fending him off so far but Saint Randy persists. Nope, Crippler circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Crippler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Saint Randy.
Saint Randy misses with a takedown
and Crippler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Saint Randy gets a double leg takedown into Crippler's guard.

Crippler wriggles free and stands up.
Crippler feints and then cracks Saint Randy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saint Randy down.
Joe Crippler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Crippler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crippler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saint Randys head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Crippler.
Crippler working Saint Randy over with knees to the body.
Crippler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crippler scores with a shot to the side of Saint Randy's head.
A knee to the head by Crippler.
Crippler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crippler scores a nice knee to the body.
Saint Randy fails to pull guard.
Saint Randy looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for Crippler.
Crippler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crippler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saint Randy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Crippler.
Knees to the body from Crippler.

Saint Randy jumps into guard, dragging Crippler to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crippler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Crippler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saint Randy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crippler is looking to slow Saint Randy down with leg kicks.
Crippler stuffs the takedown.
Crippler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crippler misses the shot to the body.
Crippler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint Randy.
Crippler misses with a head kick.
Saint Randy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crippler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Crippler.
A jab from Crippler does it's job there.
Saint Randy tries to move into range but Crippler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saint Randy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saint Randy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crippler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saint Randy on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Saint Randy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crippler wants to get back to his feet but Saint Randy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint Randy chips away with some ground and pound.
Saint Randy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crippler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crippler is pulling down on Saint Randy's head to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Randy stops Crippler from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Crippler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crippler throws a head kick but Saint Randy moves out of range.
Crippler is looking to score with low kicks.
Saint Randy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crippler avoids it really well and circles away.
Saint Randy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Saint Randy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saint Randy wants to pass to mount but Crippler is defending the position.
Saint Randy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Saint Randy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crippler sees it coming and defends easily.
Crippler tries to kick Saint Randy off but Saint Randy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saint Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crippler tries to roll over but Saint Randy keeps him under control.
Crippler is looking to escape.

Crippler kicks Saint Randy off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crippler.
Crippler lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Saint Randy. Beautiful body shot.
Crippler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crippler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crippler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saint Randy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crippler circles away.
Joe Crippler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Saint Randy.
Crippler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saint Randy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Saint Randy.
Saint Randy is breathing heavily.
Saint Randy fails to land the takedown.
Joe Crippler is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint Randy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saint Randy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crippler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saint Randy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crippler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crippler lands a front kick.
Saint Randy tries to clinch up but Crippler circles away and keeps his distance.
Crippler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crippler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saint Randy is defended easily by Crippler.
Saint Randy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saint Randy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crippler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saint Randy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crippler.
Saint Randy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crippler. Crippler obviously looking to wear him down.
Saint Randy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crippler. Saint Randy shrugs it off though.
Joe Crippler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crippler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crippler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crippler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crippler stalks Saint Randy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saint Randy's face. Saint Randy staggers backwards, shaken.
Crippler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Crippler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crippler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Crippler.
A shot to the liver by Crippler. Beautiful body shot.
Crippler throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crippler tries a head kick but it misses.

Saint Randy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Crippler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Crippler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Crippler connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crippler.
Crippler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint Randy misses with a body shot.
That kick from Crippler tenderised Saint Randy's leg. Saint Randy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saint Randy fails with a takedown attempt.
Saint Randy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Crippler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crippler lands a left hand.
Crippler with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Crippler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crippler lands a hook that snaps the head of Saint Randy backwards.
Saint Randy is looking for a takedown.
Saint Randy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Randy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crippler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crippler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saint Randy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crippler lands a knee to the head.
Crippler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint Randy backwards.
Crippler connects with a knee to the head.
Saint Randy wants a takedown.
Joe Crippler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Saint Randy.
Saint Randy takes a shot to the head.
Crippler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crippler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crippler lands with a left to the head.
Crippler scores with a shoulder strike.
Crippler lands a nice shot to the body.
Crippler cracks Saint Randy with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crippler lands a right hand.
A short right from Crippler.
A shot in the inside from Crippler.
A hook to the body from Crippler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crippler.
Crippler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saint Randy's face.
Crippler presses Saint Randy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Crippler.
A knee to the head by Crippler.

Saint Randy is rocked!
Crippler lands a shoulder strike.
Saint Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Crippler finish him?
Crippler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crippler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crippler connects with a knee to the head.
Saint Randy tries to pull guard but Crippler holds him up against the cage and eventually Saint Randy drops back down to his feet.
Crippler lands a left hand.
Saint Randy tries to score a body lock takedown but Crippler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crippler controlling the action here for a moment.
Crippler lands a knee to the head.
Saint Randy working aggressively here.
Crippler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crippler stalling against the cage.
Crippler throws a head punch that misses.
Saint Randy is trying to pull guard but Crippler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe Crippler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crippler lands a knee to the head.
Crippler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint Randy can do to turn this around?
Crippler unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crippler scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Crippler.
Crippler lands with a light punch inside.
Saint Randy jumps guard but Crippler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crippler lands a nice uppercut.
Crippler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saint Randy backwards.
Crippler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crippler lands with a light punch inside.
Crippler throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint Randy.
Crippler digs a right hand underneath Saint Randy's ribcage. Saint Randy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crippler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crippler pushes Saint Randy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint Randy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crippler is defending well.
Crippler landing knees to the head.
Crippler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crippler lands a left hand.
Crippler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crippler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crippler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crippler landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crippler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crippler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crippler obliges.
Saint Randy tries to pull guard but Crippler won't allow it.
Crippler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crippler.
Crippler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crippler misses with a knee strike.
Crippler tries to land a knee to the head but Saint Randy blocks with his arms.
Crippler landing knees to the head.
Crippler misses with some punches.
Saint Randy seems to have recovered his senses.
Crippler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saint Randy blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Randy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crippler has him pressed against the cage.
Crippler tries a knee to the head but Saint Randy blocks it.
Saint Randy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crippler gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crippler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brandon Saint Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crippler throws a head punch that misses.
Saint Randy has a couple of punches blocked by Crippler.
A right hook to the body lands for Crippler.
Saint Randy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crippler prevents it.
Nice body punch from Crippler.
A short left from Crippler.
Crippler lands a body shot.
Crippler is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Crippler.
Crippler lands a right hand.
Crippler landing knees to the body.
Crippler with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Crippler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crippler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Crippler!