PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 3 p4p, 24 weight class) and David Choke (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Danger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Danny Danger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Choke's chin.

Danger
vs
Choke

193 cm
31
205
24 - 12 - 1

192 cm
33
215
33 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

NARCOS
Conviction

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NARCOS

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 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger misses with a body shot.
Danger misses with a looping left.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Danger misses

and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danger's guard.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.

Danger has his foot on Choke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Choke works his way back into a safe position though.
Choke won't allow Danger to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Choke uses his free foot to push down on Danger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Danger.

Choke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Danger turns into him and now he's in Choke's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danger is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choke swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danger defends it easily.
Danger sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danger preventing the sweep.

Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.
Choke keeping full guard, as Danger tries to pass.
Danger preventing the sweep.

Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danger wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Danger trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom.
Danger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Danger tries to free his leg and advance position but Choke is retaining full guard.

Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Choke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Danger has passed into half guard!

Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danger pulls his head out easily.

Danger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Choke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Danger passes into side control!
Choke sneaks back into half guard.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Danger has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Danger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danger.

Choke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Choke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danger is one step ahead there.
Danger passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Choke actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking for a sweep. Danger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danger is looking to take a break and control but Choke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danger is pressing down on Choke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Choke is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Danger has control of the leg.
Choke missing with punches from the bottom.
Danger is trying to control. Choke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danger is keen to just control but Choke is a slippery customer.

That's two 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 punching from the bottom.

Choke looking for submissions off his back.

Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Danger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Danger thows a huge punch but Choke dodges it nicely.

Danger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choke landing strikes from the bottom.
Choke is not content to let Danger control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danger pinned against the cage. Danger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
Danny Danger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
Danger tries to land a body kick

and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Danger fights it but they end up in guard.
Danger wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David Choke has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Danger is retaining full guard.

Danger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Danger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Choke passes into side control.

Choke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Danger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Choke's guard! Nice work there by Danger!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger is stalling in the full guard.
Danger trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Danger 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.

Danger closes the distance and pushes Choke back into the cage.
Choke tries to pull guard but Danger holds him up against the cage and eventually Choke drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger.

Choke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Danger stays in close to Choke's body and controls the position.
Choke punching from the bottom.

Choke looking for subs off his back but Danger has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking to improve his position.
Danger is looking to take a break and control but Choke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke gets full guard.

Choke has an active guard here but Danger has managed to pass into half guard.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
Danger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Danger wants to control the pace but Choke is squirming around nicely.
Choke is working to get back to half guard.
Choke keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Danger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Danger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Danger trying to pass the guard but Choke defending well.
Choke wants to improve his position but Danger is controlling well.

Choke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Danger passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke is looking to regain half guard here but Danger keeps moving and retains side control.
Choke is trying to escape the position but Danger is controlling the position.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Choke is refusing to be controlled, as Danger sits in half guard.

Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danger content to control rather than advance.

Choke looking for submissions off his back.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Danger has control of the leg.

Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danger is taking a breather. Choke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Danger throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke feints the counter takedown.

Danger lands a big head kick that sends Choke tumbling to the mat! Danger takes a step backwards and waves Choke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Danger misses with a straight left.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danger takes a swing at Choke's ribcage but misses.
Danger sets himself, and Choke steps forward looking for the clinch! Danger avoids it this time.
Danger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Danger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Danger shows good takedown defense.
Choke moves in looking to clinch but Danger pushes him off.
Danger throws a lazy right hand but Choke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choke with the counter takedown but Danger avoids it easily.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Choke.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danger circles away.
Choke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Choke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danger's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Danger wants to control but Choke is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Choke is working for a kimura but Danger is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Choke is working for a kimura but Danger is defending it quite comfortably.
Choke prevents Danger from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Choke is working for a kimura but Danger is defending it quite comfortably.
Danger is pressing down on Choke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Choke pushing down on Danger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Danger wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danger gets back to full guard.
Danger is trying to control the position but Choke postures up.

Danger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke is pushing down on Danger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danger is fighting to maintain full guard but Choke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danger won't allow Choke to pass to mount.
Danger trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danger is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger had his way with David Choke in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Danger throws a shot from downtown. Choke moves away and avoids it.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.
Danger tries to clinch up but Choke circles away and keeps his distance.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danger falls off balance throwing a combination

and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Danger has wrist control.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.
Danger controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke passes Danger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Danger is looking to control Choke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danger avoid being mounted?
Choke winds up and cracks Danger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Choke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Danger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Choke thows a huge punch but Danger dodges it nicely.
Danger gets back to full guard.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danger trying to keep a closed guard but Choke is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke throwing strikes from guard but Danger blocks nicely.
Danger has momentary wrist control but Choke slips an elbow through the middle.

Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Danger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard.

Danger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Choke wants to sweep but no luck.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danny Danger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danger controls the pace.

Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Choke keeping full guard, as Danger tries to pass.
Choke wants to sweep but no luck.
Choke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Danger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Choke is in trouble now - Danger has advanced to mount!
Danger controlling from mount.
Choke is desperately trying to improve his position but Danger has a good base and remains in mount.
Choke is squirming around, avoiding Danger's attempts to control the action.
Choke is trying to escape the mount.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Choke tries to roll over but Danger keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Choke looking for submissions off his back.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choke moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Choke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
Danny Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support.