PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 544 p4p, 2108 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 70 p4p, 257 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Choke
vs
Smash Machine

192 cm
35
215
34 - 21 - 1

194 cm
37
218
26 - 26 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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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 34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Choke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Smash Machine drives through with a takedown into Choke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Choke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Choke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smash Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Choke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.

Smash Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smash Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Choke is aware though and is defending well.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Smash Machine has wrist control.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Smash Machine has wrist control.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Smash Machine is retaining full guard.
Choke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smash Machine wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.

Choke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Choke slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash Machine trying to control but Choke postures up.

Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smash Machine defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke working the head and body with strikes.
Smash Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash Machine wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Choke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smash Machine is trying to escape the mount but Choke keeps good control and instead manages to take Smash Machine's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke is hanging on to Smash Machine's back as he tries to escape.

Smash Machine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Choke's arms.
Choke has the hooks in. Smash Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Choke working for the choke.
Choke is hanging on to Smash Machine's back as he tries to escape.

Smash Machine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Smash Machine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Choke gets his way!
Smash Machine trying to control the hands but Choke breaks the grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Choke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smash Machine has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Choke lands punches and elbows.

Choke is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smash Machine with him. Smash Machine is trying to defend but Choke has an arm under the chin now! Smash Machine grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Choke!
Clinch King Smash Machine was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.