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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Loss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Pircheaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 cm
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170 lbs
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168 cm
24
163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Loss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Pircheaw! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Loss looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Loss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Loss landing with the ground and pound. Loss postures up and lands a big shot to Pircheaw's brow. Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Pircheaw is trying to control the position but Loss postures up. Loss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Loss won't allow Pircheaw to get back to his feet. Pircheaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Loss trying to control but Pircheaw is working from the bottom. Loss 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. Loss content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Loss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pircheaw trying to control the position.
Pircheaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Loss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pircheaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loss has managed to get both his arms back between Pircheaw's legs - danger averted. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pircheaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Loss lands a couple of digs. Loss working some strikes from top position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Loss scoring with some ground and pound. Pircheaw pulls Loss in to control the position. Pircheaw trying to keep a closed guard but Loss is proving a slippery customer.
Loss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Loss works over Pircheaw with some ground and pound from guard. Loss is in close to Pircheaw's body, working some short punches and elbows. Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Loss works over Pircheaw with some ground and pound from guard. Loss wants to control from the top but Pircheaw keeps moving. Loss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loss with a nice head shot there. Pircheaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Loss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Pircheaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Loss scores with a couple of nice shots. Nice strikes from Loss there. Pircheaw tries to get to full guard but Loss has control of the leg. Loss working over Pircheaw with some ground and pound. Pircheaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Loss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pircheaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Pircheaw is staying active underneath Loss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Loss lands with a punch from half guard. Loss lands with a punch from half guard. Loss is keen to just control but Pircheaw is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loss drops an elbow to the side of Pircheaw's head. Loss winds up and cracks Pircheaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Loss scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Loss scoring with strikes to the body and head. Loss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pircheaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pircheaw is rocked! Ground and pound from Loss. Pircheaw is still in real trouble! Can Loss finish him? Loss scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pircheaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Loss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pircheaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Pircheaw seems to have recovered his senses. Ground and pound from Loss. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Loss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Loss controlling the action here. Loss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Loss dominated 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.
Loss shoots in for a takedown but Pircheaw shows good takedown defense. Randy Loss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pircheaw tries to land a leg kick but Loss saw it coming and moves away.
Loss shoots in looking for a takedown but Pircheaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Loss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pircheaw swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Loss. That's going to take a lot out of him. Loss closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pircheaw's guard. Loss's corner is telling him to maintain position. Loss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pircheaw can do to turn this around? Loss trying to control but Pircheaw is working from the bottom. Loss landing with the ground and pound. Loss is working Pircheaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Loss postures up and lands a big shot to Pircheaw's brow. Loss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Pircheaw wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loss works over Pircheaw with some ground and pound from guard. Loss stands up over Pircheaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Loss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Loss chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loss's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Loss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Loss is working Pircheaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Pircheaw has momentary wrist control but Loss slips an elbow through the middle. Pircheaw has momentary wrist control but Loss slips an elbow through the middle. Loss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Loss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pircheaw's head. Loss cracks Pircheaw with a solid left hand. Loss works over Pircheaw with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loss cracks Pircheaw with a solid left hand. Loss with a nice head shot there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loss's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Pircheaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Pircheaw, not yet. Loss wants to control from the top but Pircheaw keeps moving. Loss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Loss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pircheaw's head. Loss connects with a couple of short punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Loss with a nice head shot there. Randy Loss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Loss stands up over Pircheaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Pircheaw wants to stand and escape but Loss is having none of it. Loss trying to control but Pircheaw is working from the bottom. Pircheaw wants to get back to his feet but Loss is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pircheaw is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Loss works over Pircheaw with some ground and pound from guard. Loss connects with a couple of short punches. Loss is pushing down on Pircheaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pircheaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Loss has managed to sneak the leg through. Loss is nestled in close to Pircheaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Loss is looking to take a break and control but Pircheaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Loss looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Loss working the head and body with strikes. Pircheaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Well, if Loss is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pircheaw tries to kick Loss off but Loss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loss lands a nice short elbow. Loss wants to take a breather but Pircheaw is having none of it. Loss is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Loss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Loss winds up and cracks Pircheaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Loss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Loss working Pircheaw over with strikes. Loss winds up and cracks Pircheaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Loss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pircheaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Loss dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Loss misses with a takedown attempt - Pircheaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Loss shoots in and drives through. Pircheaw sprawls well. Loss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loss wants it to stay on the feet. Loss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Loss. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pircheaw darts in looking for a takedown but Loss gets double underhooks and turns Pircheaw into the cage. Loss shoots in for a double leg but Pircheaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Loss avoids the head kick by Pircheaw.
Loss drives through with a takedown into guard. Loss chips away with some ground and pound. Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Loss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Loss scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Loss controlling from the top position. Pircheaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Loss with a nice head shot there. Loss works over Pircheaw with some ground and pound from guard. Loss scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Pircheaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Loss controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Pircheaw keeping moving, preventing Loss from controlling successfully. Loss connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loss trying to control the position from guard on top but Pircheaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Loss won't allow Pircheaw to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Pircheaw loads up on a big right hand but Loss slips the punch. Pircheaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pircheaw forces Loss back against the cage and clinches. Loss can't get the takedown.
Pircheaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pircheaw. Loss scores with a takedown into Pircheaw's guard. Loss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loss connects with a couple of short punches. Loss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Pircheaw looking to control.
Pircheaw has momentary wrist control but Loss slips an elbow through the middle. Loss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Loss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Loss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Pircheaw keeping moving, preventing Loss from controlling successfully. Loss landing with the ground and pound. Loss controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loss cracks Pircheaw with a solid left hand. Loss distracts Pircheaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Loss trying to control but Pircheaw is working from the bottom. Loss sitting in guard here, content to control. Loss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Loss showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Loss is working Pircheaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy Loss showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loss, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Randy Loss! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Randy Loss! Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Randy Loss!
Randy Loss wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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