PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foreman (ranked 701 p4p, 73 weight class) and Quinton Randleman (ranked 709 p4p, 74 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Foreman
vs
Randleman

190 cm
21
235 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
228 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Foreman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman shoots in for a double leg but Foreman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foreman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randleman.
Randleman shoots in but Foreman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Randleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Randleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Randleman slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randleman.
Randleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foreman 's head.
Randleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Randleman thows a huge punch but Foreman dodges it nicely.
Randleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foreman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two 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.
Randleman controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman working Foreman over with strikes.
Foreman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randleman trying to control the pace.
Foreman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randleman.
Still in half guard, Randleman seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Randleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Randleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Randleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.
Randleman stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randleman passes to full mount!
Randleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randleman landing strikes from the mount and Foreman is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Randleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foreman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Randleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Randleman is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The adventures of Randleman the control monster continue. Boring.
Randleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Foreman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman wants to sweep but no luck.
Randleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Foreman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foreman tries to get out of the position.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Randleman landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Randleman passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foreman wants to improve his position but Randleman is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randleman in particular looking to stall.
Foreman wants to control but Randleman is keeping busy.
Quinton Randleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Randleman seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Randleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foreman trying to control but Randleman postures up.
Randleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foreman is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman is nestled in close to Foreman , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman passes to side control.
Foreman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Randleman is staying tight to Foreman 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Foreman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Randleman.
Randleman scoring with punches and elbows.
Randleman is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman working the ground and pound.
Randleman working the ground and pound.
Randleman controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Randleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Randleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman looking for a sweep. Not yet Foreman , not yet.
Randleman stays in close to Foreman 's body and controls the position.
More stalling from Randleman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Randleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randleman stays in close to Foreman 's body and controls the position.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foreman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foreman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Randleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Randleman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Foreman .
Randleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foreman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randleman somewhat.
Foreman is looking for a counter combo.
Randleman lands with a cross.
Foreman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Randleman 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foreman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foreman wants to sweep but no luck.
Randleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Randleman postures up in Foreman 's guard and throws a big left but Foreman blocks it.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Foreman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Randleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randleman landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Randleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Randleman 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Randleman!
In his post fight interview, Quinton Randleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.