PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Eik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A C (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Eik
vs
C

186 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Eik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, A C!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

C feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Eik 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.
Eik trying to control the position.

Eik is working an open guard so C takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

C shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. C showed some decent athleticism there.

C decides to return to a standing position.
Eik with a poor takedown

and C counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eik looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eik actively working from the bottom here.

C stands up out of the half guard.
Eik with a poor takedown
and C counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and C counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Eik. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Eik is working an open guard so C takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eik misses with a takedown

and C counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Eik!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eik is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eik wants to hold on but C pushes him away.
Eik is trying to escape the mount.
C takes Eik's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Eik is in trouble.
C is hanging on to Eik's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eik is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by C.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

C is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Eik trying to control the position but C manages to sink in the hooks.
Eik has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Eik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
C controls the position.
Eik could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eik is trying to shake C off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! C won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A low kick from Eik misses

and C counters with a single leg into guard. Eik didn't expect that.
Eik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Eik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as C is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Eik stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A C dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Eik shoots for a takedown but C saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eik shoots and misses

and C decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eik's guard.
Eik is trying to keep C in close.
A C has got the better of the ground game so far.

Eik working for a triangle but C defends it easily.
Eik is trying to keep C in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eik wants to stand up but C is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

C stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eik tries to clinch up
and C counters with a nice body kick.
Eik darts in trying to clinch

and C counters with a shoot takedown. Eik fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
C is stalling in the full guard.

Eik kicks C off and gets to his feet.
Eik throws a sloppy head kick

and C counters with a shoot takedown. Eik fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
C trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eik is looking to stand up but C isn't so interested in that idea.
Eik controls C momentarily but C frees himself.
Eik wants to sweep but no luck.
Eik controls C momentarily but C frees himself.
Eik wants to sweep here but C controlling him for the moment.

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.
C throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and C counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Eik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eik tries to roll over but C keeps him under control.
Eik gets back to full guard.
Eik trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A C showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Eik throws a nice looking combination but C bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eik moves in looking to clinch but C pushes him off.
Eik tries for a takedown but C sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
C gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eik fails with the takedown

and C counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Eik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. C is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

C tightens his grip and picks Eik up, before dumping him to the ground. Eik manages to land in guard.
C stopping the sweep attempt from Eik.

Eik working for a triangle but C defends it easily.

Eik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. C doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. C manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eik is working an open guard so C takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

C scores with a takedown into Eik's guard.
Eik working a defensive guard here.
Eik 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
C wanted to stand there but Eik had control of the position.
Eik tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Eik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eik is trying to control the position but C postures up.

That's four 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.
Eik wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eik tries to clinch but fails miserably

so C counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eik keeping moving, preventing C from controlling successfully.
C has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
C wants to get up but he can't break Eik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Eik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randy Eik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A C is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

C got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, C has managed to get both his arms back between Eik's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
A C comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well C 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A C!