PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 11 p4p, 47 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 2 p4p, 11 weight class). Randleman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Choke
vs
Randleman

192 cm
32
215
30 - 15 - 1

190 cm
34
211
38 - 14 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥

Hoarse Pills
Bondi MMA ðŸï¸

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randleman as he avoids it easily.
Randleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Choke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randleman throws out the jab.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randleman sprawls and moves away.
Choke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randleman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Choke scores with a takedown into Randleman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randleman is keeping the position for now.
Randleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choke pushing down on Randleman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Randleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Choke tries to pass to full mount but Randleman defends it.

Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Randleman is trying to get back to full guard.

Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Randleman wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Choke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Choke thows a huge punch but Randleman dodges it nicely.

Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Randleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Randleman is defending well.

Choke is working for a submission of some sort.
Choke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randleman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randleman has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Choke shoots in for a takedown but Randleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Randleman. No joy for Choke on that attempt.
Randleman looks to land a right hand but Choke moved out of range.
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randleman circles away.
It seemed like Randleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randy Randleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman feints and then cracks Choke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Choke down.
Randleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Randleman lands with a nice body kick.
Choke fails with the takedown
and Choke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choke staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with a right hand

and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Randleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Choke keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Randleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
A low kick from Randleman misses

and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Randleman's guard.

Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randleman tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randleman has managed to free his arm - good work.

Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randleman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randleman sees it coming and defends easily.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choke working over Randleman with some ground and pound. Randleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Choke looks to land a strike but Randleman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman managing to control the position.
Randleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke slips nicely into half guard.
Randleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.
Choke throwing shots but Randleman is blocking nicely.

Choke is working for a kimura but Randleman is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Randleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Choke darts in looking for a takedown but Randleman gets double underhooks and turns Choke into the cage.
Choke tries for a takedown but Randleman manages to get underhooks.
Randleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Choke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Randleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Randleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randleman gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt.
Randleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy.

Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Randleman lands a big head kick that sends Choke tumbling to the mat! Randleman takes a step backwards and waves Choke back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like David Choke has been cut.
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!
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Randleman counters with a nice right hand that sends Choke toppling to the canvas! Choke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Randleman finish him?!

Choke is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Choke's jaw. Choke's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Randleman does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Randy Randleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.