PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Wacky One (ranked 3103 p4p, 3109 weight class) and Jonny Junkjuggler (ranked 392 p4p, 393 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The Wacky One
vs
Junkjuggler

180 cm
25
190
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Wacky One !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Junkjuggler!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wacky One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Wacky One misses with an uppercut
and Junkjuggler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Wacky One definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Junkjuggler misses with a low kick.
Junkjuggler wants to clinch up but The Wacky One keeps it at a distance.
The Wacky One was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Junkjuggler with a jab.
The Wacky One throws out a loose jab but Junkjuggler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junkjuggler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Wacky One on the side of the head.
Junkjuggler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Junkjuggler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Wacky One .
Junkjuggler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Junkjuggler. That snapped The Wacky One 's head back.
Junkjuggler swings for the body but The Wacky One moves out of range.
It looked like The Wacky One wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junkjuggler misses with a head kick.
Junkjuggler lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wacky One misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Junkjuggler.
The Wacky One fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Wacky One checks a low kick from Junkjuggler.
The Wacky One appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Wacky One checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Wacky One on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Junkjuggler moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Wacky One wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Wacky One stalling in the clinch but Junkjuggler improves position.

The Wacky One breaks the clinch.
Junkjuggler misses with a leg kick.
Junkjuggler swings for the body but The Wacky One moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junkjuggler scores with a hook.
Junkjuggler keeps The Wacky One at a distance using the push kick.
Junkjuggler throws a sloppy body shot
and The Wacky One counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junkjuggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junkjuggler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Junkjuggler throws a leg kick but The Wacky One moved away.
Junkjuggler scores with a sloppy right hand. The Wacky One should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wacky One takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Wacky One takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Junkjuggler rushes The Wacky One and presses him up against the cage.
The Wacky One is trying to pull guard but Junkjuggler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Junkjuggler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Wacky One .
Junkjuggler lands a shoulder strike.
Junkjuggler working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wacky One prevents a body shot from Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Junkjuggler.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Junkjuggler tries to throw a body punch but The Wacky One avoids it by throwing Junkjuggler back against the cage.
Junkjuggler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Wacky One goes for a takedown attempt but Junkjuggler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Wacky One misses with a left hand
and Junkjuggler counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Wacky One 's knee momentarily.
Jonny Junkjuggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Wacky One takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Junkjuggler scores with a head kick.
Junkjuggler tests The Wacky One 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junkjuggler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junkjuggler's corner calls for a 1-2. Junkjuggler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Junkjuggler jabs The Wacky One right on the nose. The Wacky One blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junkjuggler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Junkjuggler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! The Wacky One had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Junkjuggler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Wacky One is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Junkjuggler cracks The Wacky One with a good jab.
Junkjuggler throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Wacky One connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junkjuggler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Wacky One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Junkjuggler takes the fight into the clinch.
The Wacky One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Junkjuggler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Wacky One clinches up against the cage.
Junkjuggler tries to throw a body punch but The Wacky One avoids it by throwing Junkjuggler back against the cage.
The Wacky One blocks a body shot from Junkjuggler.
The Wacky One fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Wacky One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junkjuggler's elbow.
The Wacky One holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Wacky One tries to score a body lock takedown but Junkjuggler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Junkjuggler swings wildly with an uppercut but The Wacky One uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junkjuggler.
Good body shot from Junkjuggler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Wacky One lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Wacky One is looking to control Junkjuggler's arms but Junkjuggler gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Wacky One has his back to the cage.

Junkjuggler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Wacky One takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junkjuggler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Junkjuggler throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Wacky One counters with a straight right hand.

The Wacky One rushes Junkjuggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

The Wacky One breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junkjuggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Wacky One is looking to counter punch.
Junkjuggler's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Wacky One under the eye.
The Wacky One needs to keep his hands up - Junkjuggler had a free shot at his head there.
Junkjuggler lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Wacky One 's sensitive parts.
Junkjuggler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Wacky One on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Junkjuggler.
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!
The Wacky One on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junkjuggler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Wacky One on the side of the head.
The Wacky One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Wacky One scores with a nice right hand.
The Wacky One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Wacky One takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Junkjuggler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Junkjuggler clinches.
Junkjuggler tries to throw a body punch but The Wacky One avoids it by throwing Junkjuggler back against the cage.
The Wacky One tries to pull guard but Junkjuggler holds him up against the cage and eventually The Wacky One drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy The Wacky One . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junkjuggler blocking some punches.
The Wacky One looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wacky One goes for a takedown attempt but Junkjuggler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Wacky One tries to clinch up.

Junkjuggler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junkjuggler tries to break the clinch but The Wacky One is controlling the position.
Junkjuggler scores with a shoulder strike.
The Wacky One fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Junkjuggler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Junkjuggler prevents the takedown attempt.
Junkjuggler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Junkjuggler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junkjuggler circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Wacky One misses with a hook
and Junkjuggler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Junkjuggler forces The Wacky One back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junkjuggler just leaning against The Wacky One , taking a breather.
Junkjuggler misses with a punch to the body.
Junkjuggler lands a nice uppercut.
Junkjuggler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Junkjuggler effectively controlling the action here.

The Wacky One breaks the clinch.
Junkjuggler tries a low kick but The Wacky One avoids it.
A clash of legs there as The Wacky One blocks the low kick.
The Wacky One appears to be looking for a big counter.
Junkjuggler scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junkjuggler keeps the fight on the outside.
Junkjuggler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Wacky One .
Junkjuggler cracks The Wacky One with a good jab.
Junkjuggler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Junkjuggler throws a wild body kick that The Wacky One sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Junkjuggler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Junkjuggler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Junkjuggler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Wacky One moves in looking to clinch but Junkjuggler pushes him off.
Junkjuggler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Wacky One momentarily.
Junkjuggler sizes up The Wacky One with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Junkjuggler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body kick from Junkjuggler.
The Wacky One throws a hook but Junkjuggler blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wacky One catches Junkjuggler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Junkjuggler cracks The Wacky One with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Junkjuggler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crunch! Junkjuggler slams his shin into The Wacky One 's torso.
Jonny Junkjuggler seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wacky One drops his hands momentarily and Junkjuggler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Junkjuggler tries to score with a low kick but The Wacky One moves his leg out of the way.
Junkjuggler misses the shot to the body.
Junkjuggler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junkjuggler lands a body shot.

Junkjuggler darts in and clinches The Wacky One up against the cage.
Junkjuggler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Wacky One tries to break free but Junkjuggler pushes him back against the cage.
Junkjuggler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Wacky One just leaning against Junkjuggler, taking a breather.
Junkjuggler lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Wacky One backwards.
The Wacky One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Wacky One swings wildly with an uppercut but Junkjuggler uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junkjuggler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junkjuggler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Junkjuggler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junkjuggler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Wacky One is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Junkjuggler as he connects with a hook.
Junkjuggler sizes up The Wacky One with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Junkjuggler darts in and clinches The Wacky One up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler has The Wacky One pushed against the cage.

The Wacky One breaks from the clinch.
Junkjuggler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Wacky One throws a looping overhand right but Junkjuggler ducks down to avoid it.
Junkjuggler shapes to counter with a head kick.
Randy The Wacky One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wacky One 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Junkjuggler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Wacky One scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by The Wacky One as he checks the leg kick.
The Wacky One is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Junkjuggler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Junkjuggler throws a push kick but The Wacky One slaps the foot to one side.
Junkjuggler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Wacky One momentarily.
Junkjuggler thuds his right hand into The Wacky One 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Junkjuggler misses with a leg kick

and The Wacky One counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Wacky One .
A head punch on the inside from Junkjuggler fails to land.
Jonny Junkjuggler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Wacky One working hard to break the clinch.
The Wacky One has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junkjuggler after a bit of a struggle.

The Wacky One manages to break the clinch.
Jonny Junkjuggler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junkjuggler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Junkjuggler lands the left hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
The Wacky One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junkjuggler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Wacky One is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Junkjuggler to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy The Wacky One . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from The Wacky One .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junkjuggler as The Wacky One tries to tie him up.
Junkjuggler blocks a body shot from The Wacky One .
The Wacky One has a couple of punches blocked by Junkjuggler.
The Wacky One misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Junkjuggler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junkjuggler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Junkjuggler!
After winning the bout, Jonny Junkjuggler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.