PBP Commentary

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

Chippendale
vs
Boston

180 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Chippendale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Boston!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston fails to land the takedown.
Boston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chippendale circles away.
Chippendale blocks a jab.
Chippendale jabs at Boston's body.
A nice combination there by Chippendale.

It looks like Dave Boston has been cut.
Chippendale connects with a looping right hand.
Chippendale scores with a nice head shot.
Boston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chippendale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boston.

Boston has managed to clinch.
Boston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vlad Chippendale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Boston.
Boston misses with a knee strike.
Boston stops a takedown attempt from Chippendale.
Boston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chippendale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chippendale working hard to break the clinch.
Boston wants a takedown.
Chippendale managing to block the knees to the body from Boston.
Boston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boston connects with a knee to the head.
Boston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chippendale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston tries a knee to the head but Chippendale blocks it.
Chippendale can't get the takedown.
Chippendale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boston lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boston.
Boston tries a knee to the head but Chippendale blocks it.
Boston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chippendale tries to break free but Boston pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boston.
Boston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chippendale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chippendale blocks the elbow strike.
Chippendale can't break the clinch.
Boston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chippendale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boston looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chippendale lands a jab.
Boston wants to clinch up but Chippendale keeps it at a distance.
Chippendale misses with a double jab.

Chippendale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boston takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boston looking for a sweep but Chippendale has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chippendale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boston is looking to escape.
Chippendale controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston tries to reverse the position but Chippendale maintains control.
Chippendale controlling from the full mount.
Chippendale is stalling here but it's allowed Boston to get half guard.
Boston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chippendale.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chippendale slows the pace down in half guard.
Boston keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boston is defending against the submission attempts here by Chippendale.
Boston won't allow Chippendale to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Chippendale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Boston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chippendale misses with a series of wild punches.
Chippendale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boston's calf.
Boston throws a sloppy head kick and Chippendale moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chippendale.

Chippendale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chippendale.
Boston is not content to let Chippendale control the position.

Chippendale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chippendale goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chippendale's guard! Nice work there by Boston!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boston throwing strikes from guard but Chippendale blocks nicely.
Boston stands up over Chippendale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chippendale is keeping the position for now.
Boston throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Boston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chippendale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boston has managed to get both his arms back between Chippendale's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chippendale holds on and takes a little breather.
Boston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Chippendale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston postures up in Chippendale's guard and throws a big left but Chippendale blocks it.
Chippendale is trying to control the position but Boston postures up.
Boston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chippendale tries to avoid it but Boston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chippendale to the ground. Chippendale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chippendale throws a sloppy head kick and Boston moves out of range easily.

Chippendale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boston trying to control but Chippendale postures up.
Boston is not content to let Chippendale control the position.
Chippendale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston regains full guard. Nicely done.

Boston manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chippendale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boston blocks a head kick by Chippendale.
Boston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Boston darts in and clinches Chippendale up against the cage.
Chippendale goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boston prevents it.

Boston breaks the clinch.
Boston fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Chippendale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Boston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Boston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Chippendale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boston is trying to defend but Chippendale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chippendale is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer.

Chippendale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chippendale prevents Boston from standing back up.
Chippendale sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chippendale wants to advance to full mount but Boston doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippendale won't allow Boston to get back to his feet.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Chippendale from controlling successfully.
Boston controlling Chippendale's posture.
Boston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chippendale is one step ahead there.
Boston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two 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.
Chippendale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chippendale preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chippendale misses with a few strikes there.
Chippendale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boston at a distance.
Chippendale lands a jab-cross combination.

Chippendale scores with a takedown into Boston's guard.
Boston wants to stand but Chippendale is controlling the position.
Chippendale pushing down on Boston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chippendale is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chippendale content to control rather than advance.
Boston trying to control here.
Chippendale working Boston over with strikes.
Chippendale wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy.
Vlad Chippendale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chippendale.
Boston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chippendale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chippendale looks to land a strike but Boston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vlad Chippendale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
Chippendale stopping the sweep attempt from Boston.
Boston keeping full guard, as Chippendale tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boston blocks the body kick.
Chippendale looks to land a combination but Boston avoids it well.
Dave Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chippendale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boston tries to clinch but Chippendale is having none of it.
Chippendale throws a series of punches but Boston avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chippendale.
Boston tries to clinch there but Chippendale circles away.
Boston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boston avoids the body shot from Chippendale.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Chippendale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chippendale, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Chippendale!