PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 83 p4p, 141 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 13 p4p, 19 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Randleman's choice of entrance music: Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Stark
vs
Randleman

191 cm
37
218
34 - 25 - 0

190 cm
36
211
43 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randleman circles away.
Randleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark dives in and grabs Randleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randleman pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick lands from Stark.
Randleman throws a leg kick

and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Randleman kicks Stark off and gets to his feet.
Randleman takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark shoots in but Randleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Randleman wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Randleman misses with a leg kick

and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark thows a huge punch but Randleman dodges it nicely.

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

Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Randleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.

Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Randleman defends it well.
Stark 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Randleman is defending well.

Randleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Randleman tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Randleman is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.

Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.

Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Randleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Randleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Randleman wants to get back to full guard.

Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Randleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Randleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Randleman is predictable there

and Stark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Randleman has hold of Stark's hands but Stark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Randleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Randleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Randleman has wrist control.
Stark stands and throws Randleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Stark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Randleman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stark's guard! Nice work there by Randleman!

Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randleman defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Stark has his foot on Randleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randleman works his way back into a safe position though.

Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Randleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randleman has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.

Stark has an active guard here but Randleman has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark looking for submissions off his back.

Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.

Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randleman defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randleman passes into side control.
Stark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Randleman trying to control but Stark postures up.

Stark is working for a kimura here but Randleman manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stark's guard.
Stark seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Randleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stark dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randleman thows a body kick. Stark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Randleman shows good takedown defense.
Randleman works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Stark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randleman manages to circle out of the way.
Randleman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

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

Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Randleman defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman wants to get back to full guard but Stark has passed into side control.
Stark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Stark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Randleman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stark's guard! Nice work there by Randleman!

Stark looking for a guillotine here but Randleman defends easily.
Randleman trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Stark is looking for a triangle here but Randleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Randleman off and has taken his back!
Stark misses with a punch to the head.
Stark throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Stark working for a choke but Randleman is defending well.

Stark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Randleman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Stark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark gets his hands free as Randleman looks to control.

Stark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Randleman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Stark is persistently looking for the submission but Randleman is defending it well.

Stark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Stark working for the choke.
Randleman is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!