PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 704 p4p, 823 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 101 p4p, 114 weight class). Randleman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Smash Machine
vs
Randleman

194 cm
25
218
11 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
211
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Smash Machine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Smash Machine moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
Randleman walks into a straight right hand from Smash Machine.
Randleman throws a nice looking combination but Smash Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smash Machine moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
Smash Machine throws a looping overhand right but Randleman ducks down to avoid it.
Smash Machine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smash Machine avoids the body shot from Randleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Smash Machine misses.
A punch lands to the side of Smash Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smash Machine throws a chopping leg kick but Randleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Randleman throws out a counter right but Smash Machine avoids it with no problem.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Randleman misses with a kick to the body
and Smash Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smash Machine has time to react.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Smash Machine.
The fighters circling - Smash Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smash Machine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Randleman's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Randleman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Randleman moves out of range of the body kick.
Smash Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smash Machine ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman slips a jab from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smash Machine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine tries to land a body kick
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine throws a body kick that misses
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Randleman is having none of it.
Smash Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Randleman throws a shot from downtown. Smash Machine moves away and avoids it.
Smash Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Randleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smash Machine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randleman scrambles back to his feet.
Smash Machine misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine closes the distance but Randleman moves to the side
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smash Machine throws a nice looking combination but Randleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Smash Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine connects with a body shot that sends Randleman's belly button to the back.
Randleman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smash Machine at a distance.
Smash Machine throws a one two combo.
Randleman throws a low kick, looking for Smash Machine's leg but Smash Machine calmly moves out of range.
Randleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smash Machine wants to clinch but Randleman slips to the side
and Randleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Smash Machine.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smash Machine.
Randleman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randleman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smash Machine looks to clinch
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is getting worse.
Smash Machine with a hook.
Smash Machine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Randleman. Randleman obviously looking to wear him down.
Smash Machine slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Smash Machine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smash Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randleman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clinch King Smash Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Smash Machine defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Smash Machine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smash Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randleman is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Smash Machine.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Randleman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Smash Machine instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Randleman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Randleman managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Randleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Randleman.
Randleman blocks the elbow strike.
Randleman dodges an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Randleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Smash Machine lands a good knee to the midsection. Randleman won't want to take too many of those.

Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smash Machine throws a right hand that misses
and Randleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Randleman.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
A lazy body kick from Smash Machine
and Randleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smash Machine thinking.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Smash Machine.
Randleman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smash Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Randleman is predictable there
and Smash Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Machine misses with a right hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Smash Machine ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
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!
Smash Machine swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Smash Machine gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Randleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Smash Machine darts in and clinches Randleman up against the cage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randleman avoids it.
Smash Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Randleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Randleman.
Good body shot from Randleman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Randleman breaks the clinch.
Randleman looks to throw the jab but Smash Machine is out of range.
Smash Machine connects with a body shot.
Randleman scoring well with a low kick there.
Smash Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Smash Machine throws a lazy right hand but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randleman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine closes the distance but Randleman moves to the side
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Smash Machine with a hook.
Smash Machine misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Randleman misses.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randleman scores with a jab. Smash Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Randleman counters with a low kick, right behind Smash Machine 's knee.
Smash Machine ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman throws a push kick but Smash Machine slaps the foot to one side.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash Machine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Randleman there.
Smash Machine misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Smash Machine misses
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.

Jeez, Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman connects with a body shot that sends Smash Machine's belly button to the back.
Randleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randleman 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.

Smash Machine rushes Randleman and presses him up against the cage.
Randleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Randleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
Clinch King Smash Machine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Randleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
That's time! Smash Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smash Machine is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smash Machine walks into a straight right hand from Randleman.
Randy Randleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smash Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Randleman counters with a crisp one two that drops Smash Machine! Randleman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smash Machine to his feet! Smash Machine is in big trouble!

Smash Machine is rocked!
Randleman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Smash Machine to the canvas! Smash Machine doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Randleman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Clinch King Smash Machine had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.