PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takuma Tachibana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Chippendale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takuma Tachibana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tachibana
vs
Chippendale

185 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takuma Tachibana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Chippendale!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tachibana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chippendale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Chippendale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tachibana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chippendale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tachibana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chippendale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chippendale manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Chippendale looking for a guillotine from mount but Tachibana is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tachibana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tachibana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Chippendale looking to secure an arm triangle but Tachibana defends it well.
Tachibana is desperately trying to improve his position but Chippendale has a good base and remains in mount.
Chippendale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tachibana is looking to escape.

Chippendale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tachibana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chippendale tries to advance to mount but Tachibana denies him.

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.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chippendale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chippendale looks gassed!
Tachibana wants to control but Chippendale postures up.

Chippendale is trying to get an arm triangle but Tachibana is defending well.
Tachibana is looking to reverse the position.
Tachibana is working hard here to advance position.
Chippendale advances nicely into full mount.
Tachibana swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tachibana holds on for dear life, controlling Chippendale's posture momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana is trying desperately to improve position.
Chippendale avoids the attempt from Tachibana to control.
Chippendale prevents Tachibana from getting the reversal.

Chippendale is working for a guillotine from mount but Tachibana frees his head quite easily.
Tachibana is looking to improve his position but Chippendale isn't that keen on the idea.

Chippendale looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tachibana defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chippendale.
Tachibana tries to hold on but Chippendale postures up.
Tachibana tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Chippendale working for a submission but Tachibana is keeping him at bay.
Tachibana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chippendale on the ground.
Tachibana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chippendale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tachibana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tachibana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chippendale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Chippendale dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tachibana scores with a takedown into Chippendale's guard.
Chippendale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chippendale is on top in guard.
Tachibana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tachibana is pulling down on Chippendale's head to control his posture.
Tachibana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chippendale wants to control from the top but Tachibana keeps moving.
Chippendale tries to free his leg and advance position but Tachibana is retaining full guard.
Chippendale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippendale is breathing heavily.
Chippendale postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chippendale!
Chippendale tries to clinch up but Tachibana circles away and keeps his distance.
Tachibana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tachibana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chippendale circles away.
Chippendale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chippendale shoots for a takedown but Tachibana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tachibana scores with a hook.
Chippendale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tachibana.
Tachibana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Tachibana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chippendale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tachibana working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana trying to pass the guard but Chippendale defending well.
Tachibana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chippendale is pressing down on Tachibana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Chippendale looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tachibana is defending well. Chippendale quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tachibana has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chippendale celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Chippendale!