PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qhorin Halfhand (ranked 569 p4p, 57 weight class) and Quinton Randleman (ranked 1670 p4p, 155 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halfhand might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still. Qhorin Halfhand has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Halfhand
vs
Randleman

195 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

179 cm
25
228 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qhorin Halfhand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halfhand misses with a head kick.
Halfhand misses the shot to the body.
Halfhand throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Halfhand moved out of range nicely.
Halfhand throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Halfhand misses with a wild combination.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Randleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Randleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halfhand sprawls well initially but Randleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Randleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Randleman prevents Halfhand from improving his position.
Randleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfhand is trying to get back to full guard.
Randleman not doing much here.
Halfhand controlling the position well.
Randleman thows a huge punch but Halfhand dodges it nicely.
Halfhand is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halfhand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Randleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Randleman's back!
Halfhand has the hooks in. Randleman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halfhand doesn't have the hooks in and Randleman manages to turn into his guard.
Halfhand wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment.
Randleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Randleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halfhand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halfhand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halfhand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randleman manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Halfhand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halfhand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randleman 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.
Randleman working a defensive guard here.
Halfhand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randleman trying to keep a closed guard but Halfhand is proving a slippery customer.
Halfhand postures up in Randleman's guard and throws a big left but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Halfhand from controlling successfully.
Halfhand throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Randleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randleman is on top in guard.

Randleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halfhand's head.
Randleman trying to control but Halfhand is working from the bottom.
Randleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randleman 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.
Halfhand 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.
Halfhand keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Randleman stopping the sweep attempt from Halfhand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quinton Randleman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Halfhand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Halfhand's head coaches at Winds of Winter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halfhand misses with a few strikes there.

Randleman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Halfhand to the ground. Randleman is now in Halfhand's guard.
Halfhand trying to control the position.
Randleman is stalling in the full guard.
Randleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randleman stopping the sweep attempt from Halfhand.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Halfhand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Randleman stopping the sweep attempt from Halfhand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman stays in close to Halfhand's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halfhand pulls Randleman in close to prevent any damage.
Halfhand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.
Randleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halfhand fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randleman checks it well.
Randleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halfhand throws a lazy right hand but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halfhand stalks Randleman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Randleman's face. Randleman staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
A punch combination from Halfhand misses.
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halfhand at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfhand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halfhand throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halfhand throws a series of punches but Randleman avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halfhand slips under a jab from Randleman.
Halfhand is looking to land body kicks.
As Halfhand backs off Randleman throws a huge counter combo but Halfhand manages to avoid it all.

Randleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Randleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Randleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Halfhand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halfhand controlling the position for now.
Randleman thows a huge punch but Halfhand dodges it nicely.
Randleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halfhand is trying to get back to full guard.
Quinton Randleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halfhand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randleman.
Halfhand wants to get back to his feet.
Randleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randleman winds up and cracks Halfhand with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Randleman is nestled in close to Halfhand, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halfhand has hold of Randleman's hands but Randleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randleman stalling.
Halfhand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Randleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Randleman's back!
Halfhand doesn't have the hooks in and Randleman manages to turn into his guard.
Randleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Halfhand keeps moving.
Halfhand wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Randleman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Halfhand throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Randleman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Halfhand's guard.
Randleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halfhand is on top in guard.

Halfhand postures up in Randleman's guard and throws a big left but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Randleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halfhand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halfhand seems keen to control Randleman's posture.
Halfhand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randleman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman trying to strike off his back.
Randleman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Halfhand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randleman is keeping the position for now.
Randleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halfhand is one step ahead there.
Halfhand controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halfhand landing with the ground and pound.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Halfhand from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halfhand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randleman wants to sweep here but Halfhand controlling him for the moment.
Randleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halfhand's guard.

Halfhand trying to control the position.
Halfhand keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Halfhand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Halfhand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman won't allow Halfhand to sweep him here.
Halfhand is trying to control the position but Randleman postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Randleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halfhand is keeping the position for now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Randleman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halfhand is trying to keep Randleman in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halfhand.
Halfhand feints and then cracks Randleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randleman down.
Halfhand lands a jab.
Halfhand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Qhorin Halfhand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Randleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halfhand misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halfhand backwards.
Randleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman cracks Halfhand with a nice body shot.
Halfhand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Randleman as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randleman prevents Halfhand from breaking the clinch.
Randleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randleman tries to throw a body punch but Halfhand avoids it by throwing Randleman back against the cage.
Randleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Halfhand breaks the clinch.
Halfhand looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halfhand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halfhand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randleman.

Randleman instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Qhorin Halfhand.
I think Randleman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Randleman!
A less than humble Quinton Randleman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Qhorin Halfhand was interviewed post fight and said 'Hard times, man. Hard times.'.