PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Big Time (ranked 4585 p4p, 4924 weight class) and Kongo Boshark (ranked 468 p4p, 494 weight class). Kongo Boshark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Big Time
vs
Boshark

195 cm
18
270
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Next Gen Sports

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Big Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kongo Boshark!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Boshark responds with a good body kick, but Big Time manages to step out the way in time.
Big Time connects with a nice looking jab.
Boshark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Big Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Boshark fails in his attempt to clinch.

Boshark gets a clinch.
Boshark trying to stall but Big Time improves his position.
Big Time is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boshark is keeping busy.
Boshark throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Time stalling in the clinch.

Boshark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Time slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boshark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big Time sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boshark somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Boshark with that takedown attempt.
Randy Big Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kongo Boshark.

Boshark moves into the clinch.
Big Time wants to get back to striking at distance but Boshark won't allow it.

Boshark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Big Time's head coaches at PSE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boshark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Big Time.

Boshark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big Time!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Time struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boshark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big Time holding on.
Big Time is looking for a sweep.
Boshark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Time struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Time is looking to reverse the position.

Boshark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big Time knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boshark tries to move into full mount but can't pass Big Time's legs.
Big Time struggling a bit here.
Boshark prevents Big Time from escaping the position.
Big Time is letting Boshark control him for a moment.
Big Time tries to buck Boshark off but Boshark is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Big Time gets back to half guard.
Boshark prevents Big Time from improving his position.
Big Time wants to control the action here but instead Boshark manages to pass to full mount!
Big Time is squirming around, avoiding Boshark's attempts to control the action.
Boshark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Time manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Big Time wants to control but Boshark is keeping busy.
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 Randy Big Time will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Big Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boshark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Time counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Big Time misses.

Boshark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Big Time to the mat! Big Time manages to get full guard.
Boshark throws a big right hand that misses.
Big Time 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Time wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boshark throws a big elbow that misses.
Boshark is pushing down on Big Time's leg trying to pass to half guard. Big Time is fighting to maintain full guard but Boshark has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Time wants to improve his position but Boshark is controlling well.
Big Time is trying to control but Boshark passes into side control!
Boshark is staying tight to Big Time's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Big Time is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boshark taking a breather here.
Big Time is looking for a sweep.
Big Time holds on to Boshark's head and controls the position momentarily.
Boshark trying to control the action but Big Time is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Big Time wants to control but Boshark postures up.
Big Time is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshark landing strikes.

It looks like Randy Big Time has been cut.
Big Time is trying to control Boshark's posture but Boshark avoids it.

Boshark stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Boshark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boshark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Big Time working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshark postures up in Big Time's guard and throws a big left but Big Time blocks it.
Boshark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boshark is fighting to break Big Time's control of his arms but Big Time is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Big Time keeping moving, preventing Boshark from controlling successfully.
Kongo Boshark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boshark stops Big Time from standing up.
Boshark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Time swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big Time is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Big Time is working an open guard so Boshark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boshark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Big Time counters with a straight right hand.
Big Time could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Boshark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boshark goes for a takedown attempt but Big Time pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boshark looks for a takedown but Big Time sprawls well.
Randy Big Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Boshark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Time 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.
Jab by Big Time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kongo Boshark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randy Big Time's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Big Time does it's job there.
Boshark with a poor takedown
and Big Time connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshark fails with the takedown
and Big Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Big Time enables Boshark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Big Time manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Big Time wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Time trying to keep a closed guard but Boshark is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Time keeping moving, preventing Boshark from controlling successfully.
Big Time is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Time trying to control from half guard but Boshark is working away.
Boshark is trying to control but can't.
Big Time content to control rather than advance.
Big Time tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boshark.
Boshark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Big Time performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boshark is trying to get back to full guard.
Big Time sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Big Time tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boshark.
Boshark tries to roll over but Big Time keeps him under control.
Big Time is looking to advance position but Boshark won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Time performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Big Time blocks a head kick by Boshark.
Big Time swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boshark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Big Time tests Boshark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Time paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boshark has his takedown stuffed
and Big Time counters with a nice uppercut.
Randy Big Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kongo Boshark.
Boshark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boshark walks into a straight right hand from Big Time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Big Time.
Big Time moves out of range of the strikes.
Boshark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boshark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big Time sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boshark misses with a shot to the body
letting Big Time counter with a right hand.
Boshark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Big Time counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Time scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Big Time.
Boshark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boshark there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Big Time showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big Time has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Big Time!