PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeill has chosen I believe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Champman
vs
ONeill

178 cm
23
161 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

172 cm
23
164 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Champman sprawls well. Champman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ONeill gets slowly back to his feet.
Champman fails in his attempt to clinch.
ONeill misses with a body shot.

Champman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
ONeill pushes Champman off looking to stand but Champman dives back in and keeps control.
Champman content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
ONeill wants to get back to his feet.
Champman trying to control the pace.

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 referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neville Champman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

ONeill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Champman was covering up waiting for the punch and ONeill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Champman looking to hit a scissor sweep but ONeill is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill wants to control from the top but Champman keeps moving.
Champman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for ONeill!
Champman controlling from the full mount.
ONeill's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
ONeill tries to reverse the position but Champman maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Champman looking to finish ONeill with some ground and pound. This is bad for ONeill!
Champman controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Champman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ONeill looks a forlorn figure.
Champman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Champman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Champman scores with a takedown into ONeill's guard.
Champman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Champman trying to control but ONeill is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman slips nicely into half guard.
Champman winds up and cracks ONeill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill pushes Champman off looking to stand but Champman dives back in and keeps control.
Champman is taking a breather. ONeill 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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Champman feints and as ONeill raises his hands in defense, Champman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeill is adopting a defensive guard.
Champman is stalling in the full guard.
ONeill keeping moving, preventing Champman from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Champman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Champman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Champman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman misses with a looping right.
ONeill fails to land with a series of punches.
Champman tests ONeill's chin there with a solid looking shot.

ONeill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Champman did well to prevent ONeill getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Champman dominated that second round.
That's time! Champman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

ONeill takes one to the chin there.
Champman tries for a takedown but ONeill circles away easily

and ONeill counters with a takedown into side control.
Champman is looking for a sweep.
ONeill is looking to take a break and control but Champman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Champman manages to work his way to half guard, despite ONeill's best efforts.
Champman wants to control but ONeill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Champman gets full guard.
Champman wants to sweep but no luck.
ONeill trying to control but Champman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman controlling the position.
ONeill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Champman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but ONeill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Champman tries to get to full guard but ONeill has control of the leg.
ONeill wants to take a breather but Champman is having none of it.
Champman is concentrating on defense, preventing ONeill from advancing position.
ONeill prevents Champman from improving his position.
Champman is concentrating on defense, preventing ONeill from advancing position.

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.
ONeill prevents Champman from improving his position.
Champman is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Champman throws a shot from downtown. ONeill moves away and avoids it.
ONeill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Champman is fending him off so far but ONeill persists. Nope, Champman circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman misses with a takedown

and ONeill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Champman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nice strikes from ONeill there.
Kyle ONeill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champman wants to control but ONeill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Champman manages to get to full guard.
Champman wants to sweep but no luck.
ONeill trying to control but Champman is working from the bottom.
Champman is controlling ONeill's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Champman pulls ONeill in close to prevent any damage.
Champman keeping moving, preventing ONeill from controlling successfully.
Neville Champman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ONeill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Champman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle ONeill.
Well Champman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!