PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Abadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oloc Chisley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chisley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On The Eve Of War. Joel Abadi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Abadi
vs
Chisley

207 cm
20
248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
167 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joel Abadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oloc Chisley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abadi misses with an uppercut.
Chisley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abadi scores with a shot to the body.
Chisley fails to land the takedown.
Abadi misses the jab.

Chisley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abadi is looking for a sweep. Chisley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chisley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abadi defending well though.

Chisley is working for a kimura but Abadi is defending it quite comfortably.
Abadi trying to control here.

Abadi makes his way to full guard, as Chisley worked for a kimura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisley is looking to advance position but Abadi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chisley is trying desperately to improve position.
Chisley is trying to escape the mount but Abadi keeps good control and instead manages to take Chisley's back.
Chisley is trying to break free.
Abadi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chisley.
Chisley wants to control his opponent's hands but Abadi gets his hands free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abadi is trying to stick to Chisley's back but Chisley is turning into Abadi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abadi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chisley.
Abadi trying to keep a closed guard but Chisley is proving a slippery customer.
Abadi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chisley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abadi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abadi misses with a kick to the body.
Chisley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abadi but Abadi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abadi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abadi swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abadi. Chisley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chisley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abadi swivels and escapes.
Joel Abadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oloc Chisley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abadi swivels and escapes.

Chisley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abadi is trying to defend but Chisley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Chisley is trying to work for a kimura but Abadi is defending well.

Chisley seems to be looking for submissions.
Chisley looks gassed!
Chisley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abadi defending well though.
Chisley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abadi defending well though.
Chisley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Chisley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abadi sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chisley is trying to work for a kimura but Abadi is defending well.
Abadi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chisley is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abadi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abadi thuds a left hand into Chisley's body.
Chisley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abadi pinned against the cage. Abadi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chisley shoots in for a takedown but Abadi shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Abadi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abadi misses with a body shot.
Abadi thows a body shot but no joy.
Abadi fails with a takedown attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abadi scores with a hook.
Abadi thows a body kick. Chisley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chisley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abadi lands a slapping body shot.
Abadi fakes the leg kick and cracks Chisley in the body.
Abadi thuds a left hand into Chisley's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abadi fails with a takedown attempt.
Chisley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abadi.
Abadi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chisley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chisley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abadi slaps away a takedown attempt from Chisley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abadi scores with a head kick.
Abadi just misses with a punch to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abadi throws a nice head kick!
Abadi lands with a kick to the temple. Chisley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abadi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abadi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abadi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chisley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chisley.

Chisley tries for a kimura but Abadi is defending well.

Chisley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abadi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chisley working away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abadi taking a bit of punishment here - Chisley scoring with strikes.
Chisley tries to advance to mount but Abadi denies him.
Abadi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chisley off and has taken his back!

Abadi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chisley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chisley trying to control the action but Abadi just sinks the hooks in.
Chisley tries to roll but Abadi sticks to his back.

That's eight 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.
Good control from Abadi.
Chisley trying to control the hands but Abadi breaks the grip.
Abadi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chisley's body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chisley is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Abadi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Chisley right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abadi's guard. Nice work there by Chisley.
Chisley throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chisley misses with a takedown attempt - Abadi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chisley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chisley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abadi is looking to wear down Chisley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Chisley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abadi did well to prevent Chisley getting side control.
Abadi gets back to full guard.
Chisley lands a couple of digs.

Chisley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abadi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chisley, into his guard.
Abadi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chisley is breathing heavily.
Chisley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Abadi is now in half guard.
Abadi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abadi trying to mount his opponent but Chisley defends it.
Abadi trying to control the action but Chisley is working from the bottom.
Abadi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Abadi avoids the attempt from Chisley to control.

That's two 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.
Chisley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Abadi keeps control of the position as Chisley tries to break free.
Chisley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Abadi passes to side control.
Chisley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abadi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abadi's best efforts.
Abadi not doing much here.
Abadi uses his free foot to push down on Chisley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chisley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chisley is trying to escape the mount.
Abadi controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abadi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chisley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chisley is trying to reverse the position but instead Abadi has taken his back - oops!
Chisley tries to escape but Abadi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chisley turns into Abadi and is now in his guard.
Abadi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abadi looking to control.
Chisley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abadi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chisley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abadi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abadi with a poor takedown

and Chisley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Chisley wants to work for an arm triangle but Abadi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chisley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chisley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abadi manages to get to full guard.
Chisley throws a strike but Abadi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

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

Chisley has an active guard here but Abadi has managed to pass into half guard.
Chisley tries to get to full guard but Abadi has control of the leg.
Abadi wants to free his trapped foot but Chisley is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abadi prevents Chisley from improving his position.
Abadi wants to free his trapped foot but Chisley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chisley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chisley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abadi's guard.

That's eight 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.
Chisley throws and elbow that misses. Abadi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chisley's guard. Nice move by Abadi!
Abadi stands and throws Chisley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oloc Chisley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chisley is trying to improve his position.
Abadi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abadi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chisley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Abadi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chisley keeps working.

Abadi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chisley has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Abadi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chisley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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

Abadi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joel Abadi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chisley.
Chisley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Chisley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abadi, who protects the arm well.
Chisley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abadi some visible discomfort.

Chisley is trying to get an arm triangle but Abadi is defending well.
Chisley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Abadi is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chisley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abadi sneaks back into half guard.
Chisley is looking to stall here but Abadi recovers full guard.
Chisley throwing strikes but missing.
Chisley thows a big elbow that misses.
Chisley being controlled here momentarily.

That's two 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.
Abadi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chisley wants to control from the top but Abadi keeps moving.
Chisley throws a strike but Abadi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abadi pushing down on Chisley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chisley tries to roll over but Abadi keeps him under control.
Abadi is thwarting Chisley's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisley is trying to get back to full guard.
Chisley wants to sweep but Abadi has passed to side control!
Chisley is looking for a sweep.
Abadi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chisley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chisley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abadi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chisley seems a little lost for a moment, as Abadi dominates the positioning.

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.
Chisley stops Abadi from passing to mount.
Chisley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Abadi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Abadi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chisley tries to reverse the position but Abadi maintains control.
Abadi controlling from mount.
Chisley is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abadi controlling from mount.

That's six 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.
Abadi prevents Chisley from getting the reversal.
Chisley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Chisley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chisley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Abadi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chisley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abadi controlling well, preventing Chisley from escaping the position.
Chisley trying to control the action but Abadi just sinks the hooks in.
Abadi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Abadi is trying to stick to Chisley's back but Chisley is turning into Abadi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abadi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chisley.

Chisley has gone for a leg lock! Abadi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chisley's guard.
Chisley trying to control the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abadi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oloc Chisley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chisley looking to control but Abadi passes into half guard.

Chisley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abadi pulls his head out easily.
Chisley is trying to maintain the position but Abadi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chisley wants to get back to full guard but Abadi has passed into side control.
Abadi looking to control but Chisley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abadi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Abadi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chisley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chisley!
Joel Abadi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Chisley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abadi dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Abadi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abadi 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Abadi!