PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Benn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Randleman
vs
Benn

183 cm
26
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Benn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randleman.
Benn lands a jab to the head.
Benn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Randleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Randleman wants to slow Benn down by chopping away at his legs.
Randleman shoots in but Benn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randleman misses with a low kick as Benn jumps back.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Benn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benn is out of range and Randleman settles back down.
Benn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Benn.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Benn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benn checks a low kick from Randleman.
Benn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Benn scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Benn.
Randleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benn swivels and escapes.
Benn checks a leg kick.
Benn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benn digs a good body shot into Randleman's ribs.
Randleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randleman somewhat.
Randleman throws out a leg kick but Benn moves out of range and Randleman only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Benn. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
Randleman throws a leg kick that misses.
Benn lands with a nice body punch.
Kevin Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benn takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Benn catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
Randleman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benn leaves Randleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn cracks Randleman with a good jab.
Benn digs a good body shot into Randleman's ribs.
Nigel Benn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
Benn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randleman closes the distance and clinches up with Benn, looking for a takedown. Randleman pushes Benn against the cage but Benn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benn lands with a cross.
Randleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Randleman is breathing heavily.
Benn stuffs the takedown.
Benn cracks Randleman with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn scores with a shot to the body.
Benn stuns Randleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benn lands an overhand right.
Benn works the jab nicely.
Randleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benn connects with a body shot.
Benn lands a lovely overhand right.
Benn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Benn.
Benn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
Benn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randleman's hands.
Benn lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn cracks Randleman with a good jab.
Benn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
Benn lands with a cross.
Benn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Randleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benn lands a slapping body shot.
Randleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Benn lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randleman. Randleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benn scores with a hook to the body. Randleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randleman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randleman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benn connects with a jab.
Randleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Randleman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Randleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benn cracks a nice hook into Randleman's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Benn.
Randleman checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Benn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Benn throws a shot to the body.
Benn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randleman.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Randleman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benn cracks Randleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Randleman dives in and grabs Benn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benn pushes down on Randleman's head and hops out.
Benn swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Benn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benn scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Benn.
Randleman wants to land a leg kick but Benn is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benn sizes up Randleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randleman at a distance.
Benn takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Benn connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Randleman checks a leg kick.
Benn lands with an overhand left.
Benn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randleman's head.
Benn checks a leg kick nicely.
Benn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randleman rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from Benn.
Benn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randleman checks a leg kick.
Randleman misses with a takedown attempt - Benn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a low kick, looking for Benn's leg but Benn calmly moves out of range.
Benn blocks a low kick nicely.
Benn stuffs the takedown attempt from Randleman. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Randleman checks a leg kick nicely.
Benn stuffs the takedown attempt from Randleman. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Benn cracks a nice hook into Randleman's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Randleman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benn blocks a leg kick.
Benn connects with a jab.
Benn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Benn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn thows a body shot but no joy.
Benn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Randleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Benn. Beautiful body shot.
Benn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randleman.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Randleman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Benn stuffs the takedown attempt from Randleman. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Benn tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benn throws a chopping leg kick but Randleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benn lands the left hand.
Benn connects with a single shot there.
Benn scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn lands with a nice body punch.
Benn misses with a wild body shot.
Benn scores with a hook to the body. Randleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benn takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Benn.
Benn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Benn.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Benn checks it.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn clobbers Randleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Randleman on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Randleman is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn with a nice cross.
Oh Randleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randleman thumps Benn with a low kick.
Randleman ducks right into an uppercut from Benn.
Randleman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Randleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benn pinned against the cage. Benn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nigel Benn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn stuffs the takedown attempt from Randleman. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Benn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randleman seems to have got his legs back now.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Randleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Benn is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn tries to roll over but Randleman keeps him under control.
Benn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Randleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is looking to improve his position.
Randleman trying to pass the guard but Benn defending well.
Randleman prevents Benn from improving his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Randleman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Benn throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Benn tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn.
Benn 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn connects with a single shot there.
Benn blocks a leg kick.
Benn leaves Randleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benn checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benn is out of range and Randleman settles back down.
Benn digs a good hook to Randleman's body.
Benn lands with a shot to the body.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benn sprawls well. Benn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Benn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kevin Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Benn.
Benn swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Benn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Benn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman misses with a leg kick.
Benn scores with a decent looking hook.
Randleman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benn misses with a body shot.
Nigel Benn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benn lands a nice hook to Randleman's body. Randleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Randleman blocks a jab.
Benn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benn misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Benn. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Benn.

Randleman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Randleman working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn is trying to control Randleman's posture but Randleman avoids it.
Randleman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Randleman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Benn dodges the ground and pound from Randleman.
Benn is looking for a sweep.
Benn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Randleman connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Benn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn keeps working.
Benn is trying to buck Randleman off.
Benn is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Benn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn!