PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Herlambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Least (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Least has chosen R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World as his entrance music. Randy Herlambang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Herlambang
vs
Least

168 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Herlambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Last Least!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herlambang shoots and misses

and Least counters with a shoot takedown. Herlambang fights it but they end up in guard.
Least wants to control from the top but Herlambang keeps moving.

Herlambang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Least can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Least passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Least is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Least tries to advance to mount but can't.
Herlambang is trying to improve his position.
Least working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Least wants to control but Herlambang is keeping him busy.
Herlambang tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Least tries for a kimura but Herlambang is defending well.
Least looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Least misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Least is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Herlambang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Herlambang is trying to get back to half guard.

Least goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Herlambang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Least but great work by Herlambang.
Least is trying to control Herlambang's posture but Herlambang avoids it.
Herlambang is looking to take a break and control but Least is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Least is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Least is trying to buck Herlambang off.
Herlambang wants to control but Least is keeping him busy.
Herlambang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Least!
Least wants to hold on but Herlambang pushes him away.
Herlambang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herlambang controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Least trying desperately to get to his feet.
Least is looking to improve his position but Herlambang isn't that keen on the idea.
Least is trying to stand up.
Least is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herlambang wants to control the pace but Least is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herlambang controlling from the full mount.
Herlambang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Least is looking to escape.
Least is trying desperately to improve position.
Least is still trying to improve position.
Herlambang looking to control but Least is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Least working to try and regain half guard.
Least trying desperately to get to his feet.
Herlambang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Least is squirming around, avoiding Herlambang's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Least is desperately trying to improve his position but Herlambang has a good base and remains in mount.
Least looks winded!
Herlambang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Herlambang looking for a guillotine from mount but Least is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herlambang tries to control but Least wriggling away.
Herlambang is really struggling to control Least but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You get the feeling that Least really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Last Least will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Herlambang with a lazy takedown attempt

and Least counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Least is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlambang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Least is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herlambang is just riding it out for now. Least eventually gives up the hold.
Herlambang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Herlambang keeping moving, preventing Least from controlling successfully.
Least might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Herlambang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Herlambang looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herlambang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Herlambang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Least to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Least shrugs it off.
Last Least has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herlambang controlling the pace for now.

Herlambang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Least has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Herlambang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Least's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Herlambang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Least is desperately trying to improve his position but Herlambang has a good base and remains in mount.
Herlambang avoids the attempt from Least to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Least really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Herlambang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Herlambang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Least is desperately trying to improve his position but Herlambang has a good base and remains in mount.
Least is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Herlambang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Herlambang tries to control but Least wriggling away.
Least working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herlambang won't let Least get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Least keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herlambang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Least is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Herlambang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Least is looking to escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Least really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Herlambang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herlambang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Least tries to reverse the position but Herlambang maintains control.
Herlambang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herlambang trying to control but Least is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Least is desperately trying to improve his position but Herlambang has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Herlambang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Herlambang misses with a takedown

and Least counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Least trying to control but Herlambang is working from the bottom.
Least is pushing down on Herlambang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herlambang is fighting to maintain full guard but Least has managed to sneak the leg through.
Herlambang is looking to control Least's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herlambang avoid being mounted?
Least wants to take a breather but Herlambang is having none of it.
Herlambang won't allow Least to pass to mount.
Herlambang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Least won't allow Herlambang to sweep him here.
Least pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlambang is keeping the position for now.

Herlambang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Least slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Least wants to control but Herlambang is keeping him busy.
Least wants to stand but Herlambang is controlling his arm.

Least tries for a kimura but Herlambang is defending well.
Herlambang tries to bench press Least off him but Least keeps the position.
Herlambang is working hard here to advance position.
Herlambang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Least off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Least wants to get back to his feet.
Least is really stuck here.
Least prevents Herlambang from getting a body triangle.
Least is trying to get back to his feet but Herlambang has full control of the position and if anything, Least has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Herlambang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Least tries to escape but Herlambang has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Least is trying to stand back up.
Herlambang has the hooks in. Least is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Least is trying to defend against the choke here but Herlambang has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Herlambang Tightens the hold and Least taps out furiously! Herlambang displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Herlambang!
An out of breath Randy Herlambang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Last Least spoke after the fight, saying 'I suck...I really do. I should find something else to do with my life.'.