PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes into the arena with Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dawkins
vs
Randolph

170 cm
34
159 lbs
29 - 14 - 1

170 cm
33
148 lbs
36 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Hellbent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Dawkins.
Randolph needs to keep his hands up - Dawkins had a free shot at his head there.
Dawkins thumps Randolph with a low kick.
Randolph connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Original Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Randolph.
Dawkins misses with a hook
and Randolph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randolph drops his hands momentarily and Dawkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dawkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawkins digs a good body shot into Randolph's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Randolph misses the shot to the body.
Randolph walks into a stiff left hand from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Randolph's shoulder, as Randolph tries to avoid the shot.
Randolph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randolph takes a kick to the side of the head.

Dawkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Randolph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Randolph is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins stops Randolph from standing up.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Randolph looking for a guillotine here but Dawkins defends easily.
Our spies down at at The Barracks - LOD inform us that Randolph has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Randolph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Randolph keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randolph wants to stand but Dawkins is controlling the position.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Randolph is retaining full guard.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randolph is trying to keep Dawkins in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randolph seems keen to control Dawkins's posture.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins postures up in Randolph's guard and throws a big left but Randolph blocks it.
Randolph is trying to keep Dawkins in close.

Randolph working for a triangle but Dawkins defends it easily.

Randolph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Randolph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dawkins defends well.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins is really struggling to control Randolph but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dawkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dawkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randolph throws a shot from downtown. Dawkins moves away and avoids it.
Randolph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dawkins.
Randolph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawkins throws a lazy right hand but Randolph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randolph.
Randolph lands a right hook to the body.
Dawkins throws out a leg kick but Randolph moves out of range and Dawkins only half commits.
Randolph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randolph loads up on a big right hand but Dawkins slips the punch.
Dawkins misses with a leg kick.
Randolph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dawkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randolph finds it's way round the side to connect with Dawkins's head.
Randolph thows a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randolph.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Randolph finds it's target.
Dawkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Dawkins saw that one coming.
Richard Dawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randolph manages to avoid it.
Sly Randolph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randolph misses with an uppercut. Dawkins saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Randolph misses its intended target.
Richard Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Dawkins does no damage.
Dawkins clobbers Randolph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randolph.
Randolph moves out of range as Dawkins throws a body kick.
Dawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Randolph is just out of range.
Randolph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawkins scores with a body shot.
Randolph is looking to land body kicks.
Randolph takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Randolph misses.
Dawkins tried to score with a low kick but Randolph checks it.
Randolph lands a body shot.
Dawkins throws a series of punches but Randolph avoids them all with ease.
Randolph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawkins misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawkins scores with a four punch combination!
Randolph lands a nice shot that snaps Dawkins's head back.
Randolph lands a really nice looking cross but Dawkins seems unphased.
Randolph displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawkins. That snapped Randolph's head back.
Dawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a hook but Randolph avoids it easily.
Dawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Randolph stuns Dawkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Dawkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Randolph throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Dawkins scores with a punch to the head.
Dawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randolph.
Randolph misses with a straight left.
Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randolph.
Randolph feints and then cracks Dawkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawkins down.
Dawkins defending well as Randolph loads up on a big left hand.
Dawkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Randolph throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Dawkins tries to work over Randolph's front leg with a kick but Randolph checks it.
Nice defenses there by Dawkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Dawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randolph throws out the jab.
Randolph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph misses with a hook. Dawkins ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dawkins. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Dawkins.
Dawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Dawkins saw that one coming.
Randolph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dawkins's calf.
Randolph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawkins. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Dawkins. Beautiful body shot.
Randolph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randolph.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sly Randolph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Randolph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Randolph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randolph cracks a nice hook into Dawkins's ribs.
Randolph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawkins slips a straight right by Randolph.
Randolph thows a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randolph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randolph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dawkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Randolph swings widly with a right hand

so Dawkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richard Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randolph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randolph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randolph working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins preventing the sweep.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins passes Randolph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randolph wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy.
Dawkins trying to mount his opponent but Randolph defends it.
Dawkins is looking to pass Randolph's guard but actually Randolph recovers to full guard.
Dawkins preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins postures up in Randolph's guard and throws a big left but Randolph blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randolph is keeping the position for now.
Randolph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Randolph working for a triangle but Dawkins defends it easily.

Randolph looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawkins passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands some shots froms side control.
Dawkins cracks Randolph with a big elbow.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Randolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins in side control, throwing shots but Randolph defends.
Dawkins working the ground and pound but Randolph is defending the strikes.
Randolph gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to control but Randolph is keeping him busy.
Randolph wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randolph tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.

Randolph looking for submissions off his back.
Randolph moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Randolph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawkins defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dawkins clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Randolph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randolph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawkins back to the cage. Randolph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randolph.
The fighters circling - Randolph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randolph blocks a low kick nicely.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randolph ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Dawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randolph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dawkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randolph. Randolph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawkins jabs Randolph right on the nose. Randolph blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dawkins slips under a jab from Randolph.
Dawkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randolph scores with a push kick.
Dawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Randolph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Randolph gets caught flat footed, as Dawkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Randolph trying to keep a closed guard but Dawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Randolph being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Randolph has wrist control.
Dawkins trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dawkins is now in half guard.
Randolph makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randolph.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randolph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawkins 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.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randolph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Randolph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randolph manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to hold on but Randolph pushes him away.
Dawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dawkins gets back to half guard.
Randolph winds up and cracks Dawkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Randolph is pressing down on Dawkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dawkins is holding on for now.
Dawkins is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins gets full guard.
Randolph trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Randolph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawkins is keeping the position for now.

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

Dawkins looking for a guillotine here but Randolph defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins has momentary wrist control but Randolph slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dawkins had his way with Sly Randolph in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dawkins blocks the body kick.
Dawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Randolph.
Dawkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Dawkins misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Dawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randolph doesn't seem phased though.
Dawkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Randolph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawkins.
Randolph scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawkins.
Dawkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dawkins wants to land a leg kick but Randolph is out of range.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Randolph.
Randolph throws an overhand right that lands on Dawkins's shoulder, as Dawkins tries to avoid the shot.
Dawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Randolph throws a series of punches but Dawkins avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randolph connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randolph tries to land a front kick but Dawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randolph.
Randolph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Randolph misses the shot to the body.
Randolph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawkins throws out the jab.
Randolph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dawkins blocks a jab.
Randolph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randolph scores with a jab. Dawkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Randolph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dawkins momentarily.
Sly Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randolph avoids the body shot from Dawkins.
Randolph lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dawkins blocks the leg kick.
Randolph wants to slow Dawkins down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins misses with a straight right.
Dawkins looks to land a left hand but Randolph moved out of range nicely.
Randolph misses with an uppercut. Dawkins saw that one coming.
Dawkins checks a leg kick.
Randolph moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randolph. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Dawkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins misses the jab.
Randolph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randolph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Randolph ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
That kick from Randolph tenderised Dawkins's leg. Dawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawkins throws the kick towards the body but Randolph avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randolph. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dawkins looks to land a body kick but Randolph moved away.
Good work by Randolph as he checks the leg kick.
Dawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawkins moves forwards but Randolph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randolph under the eye.
Dawkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Randolph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randolph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randolph just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randolph.
Dawkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Dawkins is rocked!
A good leg kick by Dawkins.
Oh Dawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawkins looks to land a right hand but Randolph moved out of range.
Randolph looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Randolph comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Dawkins falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Dawkins was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sly Randolph!
Sly Randolph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Richard Dawkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Great tourney. Congrats to Sly on a great fight.'.