PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between randy bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Builder has chosen The Bob Builder theme song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

bain
vs
Builder

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, randy bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

bain gets the takedown into side control.
bain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Builder defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Builder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
bain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
bain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Builder wants to control but bain is keeping busy.

Builder looking for submissions off his back.
bain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Builder is looking for a sweep. bain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
bain wants to pass the guard but Builder is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for bain with that takedown attempt.
bain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Builder swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder misses with the combination.

bain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
bain working over Builder with some ground and pound. Builder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
bain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Builder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Builder controlling the position well.
bain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
bain moves nicely into side control.
Builder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Builder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Builder looking for a sweep. Not yet Builder, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Builder looking for a guillotine here but bain defends easily.
Builder looks gassed!
Builder is trying to keep bain in close.
bain won't allow Builder to sweep him here.
Builder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
bain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Builder's head.
bain landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bain postures up and lands a big shot to Builder's brow.
bain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
bain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
bain chips away with some ground and pound.

bain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain works over Builder with some ground and pound from guard.

Builder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. bain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. bain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
bain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
bain is working Builder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
bain cracks Builder with a solid left hand.
bain with a nice head shot there.

Builder looking for a guillotine here but bain defends easily.
bain is in close to Builder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
bain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Builder is keeping the position for now.
bain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain thows a big elbow that misses.

Builder has his foot on bain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. bain works his way back into a safe position though.
bain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
bain with a nice head shot there.
bain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
bain wants to pass the guard but Builder is keeping the position.
bain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
bain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
bain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
bain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Builder's head.

Builder is looking for a triangle but bain pushes his legs off easily.

Builder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Builder looking to control.
bain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

randy bain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

bain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - bain lands in his opponent's guard.
bain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Builder on the ground.
Builder will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Builder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
bain preventing the sweep.
Builder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Builder has his foot on bain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. bain works his way back into a safe position though.
bain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
bain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
bain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
bain stopping the sweep attempt from Builder.
bain tries to free his leg and advance position but Builder is retaining full guard.
Builder is breathing heavily.

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

bain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than bain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by bain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bain landing strikes from the mount.
Builder is looking to improve his position but bain isn't that keen on the idea.
Builder gets back to half guard.
Builder trying to control here.
randy bain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from bain there.
bain lands with a punch from half guard.
Builder taking some punishment here, with bain in his half guard.
bain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
bain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Builder is trying to get back to full guard.
bain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
bain is nestled in close to Builder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
bain lands with a punch from half guard.
bain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
bain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
bain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
bain uses his free foot to push down on Builder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Builder.
Builder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
bain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from bain.
Builder wants to get back to full guard.
bain is nestled in close to Builder, 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.
bain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Builder's head.

Builder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bain lands with a punch from half guard.
bain uses his free foot to push down on Builder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Builder.
bain landing shots from mount.
bain lands a big elbow.
Builder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
bain is nestled in close to Builder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
bain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
bain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from bain there.
bain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
bain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain working Builder over with strikes.

Builder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
bain lands with a punch from half guard.
Builder wants to get back to his feet.
Builder wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
bain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Builder but Builder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Builder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Builder with a nice cross.

bain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Builder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Builder tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

bain fails with the takedown.
bain tries for a takedown but Builder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
bain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for randy bain. That's going to take a lot out of him.

bain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
bain wants to free his trapped foot but Builder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Builder gets back to full guard.

Builder working for a triangle but bain defends it easily.

Builder working for a triangle but bain defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder is trying to keep bain in close.
bain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
bain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Builder's head.
Builder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Builder is trying to keep bain in close.
bain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Builder's head.

Builder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
bain chips away with some ground and pound.
bain connects with a couple of short punches.
Builder looking to hit a scissor sweep but bain is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Builder has momentary wrist control but bain slips an elbow through the middle.
bain cracks Builder with a solid left hand.

Builder looking for a guillotine here but bain defends easily.
bain passes easily into side control. Nice work.
bain cracks Builder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Builder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but bain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Builder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
bain scoring with punches and elbows.
bain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder wants to control but bain postures up.
bain landing strikes.
bain in side control lands a decent elbow.
bain grinds an elbow into Builder's temple.
Builder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but bain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
bain cracks Builder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Builder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Builder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
bain scoring with punches from side control.
Builder tries to bench press bain off him but bain keeps the position.
bain is working Builder over with some ground and pound from side control.
Builder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Builder is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Check out the look on bain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Builder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

bain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
bain lands strikes from half guard.
bain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Builder defending well though.
Bob Builder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Builder wants to get back to full guard.
bain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Builder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Builder wants to get back to full guard.
bain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Builder wants to improve his position but bain is controlling well.
bain wants to pass to mount but Builder is defending the position.

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

bain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
randy bain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for bain, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... randy bain!