PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Randolph has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Randolph
vs
Turu Rapthlaka

206 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Randolph misses.
Turu Rapthlaka shoots in for a double leg but Randolph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turu Rapthlaka fails to land the takedown.
Turu Rapthlaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randolph.
Randolph throws the left hand but Turu Rapthlaka avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Randolph. No joy for Turu Rapthlaka on that attempt.
Zach Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka.
Turu Rapthlaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Turu Rapthlaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randolph throws out the jab.

Turu Rapthlaka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Randolph is trying to stand.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Turu Rapthlaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turu Rapthlaka connects with a nice short shot to Randolph's temple.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph has hold of Turu Rapthlaka's hands but Turu Rapthlaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing shots but Randolph is blocking nicely.
Turu Rapthlaka stops Randolph from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Turu Rapthlaka.

Turu Rapthlaka seems to be working for a kimura but Randolph defends the submission attempt.
Turu Rapthlaka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turu Rapthlaka working the head and body with strikes.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turu Rapthlaka connects with a nice short shot to Randolph's temple.
Turu Rapthlaka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randolph is breathing heavily.

Turu Rapthlaka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Randolph is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
An out of breath Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.