PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Chubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Raybould
vs
Chubbs

190 cm
25
273 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Chubbs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raybould digs a good hook to Chubbs's body.
Chubbs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Raybould connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Jake Chubbs has been cut.
Raybould scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chubbs doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raybould.
Raybould ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Raybould closes the distance and clinches.
Raybould makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raybould scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chubbs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raybould lands a hook that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards.
Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chubbs being controlled against the cage.
Raybould lands a body punch.
Raybould's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A left hand lands to the body for Raybould.
Raybould lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards.
The referee calls for Raybould to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Raybould.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raybould.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chubbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raybould connects with a body shot.
Chubbs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chubbs takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Chubbs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raybould punishes Chubbs's body with a nice straight punch.
Chubbs checks a leg kick nicely.
Raybould thuds a left hand into Chubbs's body.
Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chubbs on the side of the head.

That has opened up Jake Chubbs's cut even more.
Raybould lands with a shot to the body.
Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould jabs Chubbs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kevin Raybould is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raybould lands a glancing blow to the side of Chubbs's head.
Raybould scores with a jab to the body.
Raybould throws a body kick that misses.
Raybould with a jab.
Raybould bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chubbs's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raybould works Chubbs's body with a nice hook.
Raybould connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chubbs's hands.
Good work by Chubbs as he checks the leg kick.
Raybould is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raybould lands with a shot to the body.

Raybould pushes Chubbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Raybould lands an uppercut.
Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raybould lands a nice uppercut.
Raybould lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raybould working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raybould pushes Chubbs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raybould lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chubbs or not.
Raybould content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould.
Raybould pressing his opponent against the cage.
Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards.
A short left from Raybould.
Raybould digs a right hand into Chubbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chubbs's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raybould throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chubbss head.
Nice body punch from Raybould.
Raybould manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Raybould is leaning against Chubbs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raybould softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Raybould escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raybould is looking to wear down Chubbs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raybould connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raybould slaps away a takedown attempt from Chubbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raybould scores with a jab. Chubbs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raybould clobbers Chubbs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raybould lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chubbs at a distance.
Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chubbs has time to react.
Raybould comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Raybould darts in and clinches Chubbs up against the cage.
Raybould holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Raybould seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raybould has Chubbs pressed against the cage.
Raybould lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Raybould.
Nice body punch from Raybould.
Chubbs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raybould pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Raybould.
Chubbs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raybould gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Chubbs.
Raybould stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raybould lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raybould lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raybould digs a right hand underneath Chubbs's ribcage. Chubbs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould pushes Chubbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raybould lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards.
Raybould lands a hook that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Raybould dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Chubbs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chubbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raybould jabs at Chubbs's body.
Raybould's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chubbs under the eye.
Jake Chubbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raybould dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raybould lands a jab to Chubbs's midsection.
Raybould tests Chubbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould lands with a cross.
Kevin Raybould is winning the standup battle so far.
Raybould feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chubbss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raybould connects with a looping right hand.
Raybould scores with a shot to the body.
Raybould with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Raybould catches Chubbs right on the button with a cross.
Raybould jabs Chubbs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raybould smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raybould lands a glancing blow to the side of Chubbs's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raybould cracks Chubbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raybould lands a nice looking body shot.
Raybould lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubbs shoots in for a double leg but Raybould sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raybould connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chubbs's hands.
Raybould connects with a body shot.
Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.

Raybould closes the distance and clinches.
Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chubbs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raybould creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Raybould.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raybould.
Raybould leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raybould lands a nice uppercut.
Raybould lands a body punch.
Raybould lands a body punch.
Raybould lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raybould throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Raybould.
Raybould lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raybould's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Raybould.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raybould - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kevin Raybould has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raybould taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Raybould.
Raybould cracks Chubbs with a nice body shot.
Raybould lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Raybould.
Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raybould is struggling to control the position.
Raybould lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
Raybould lands a left hand.
Raybould taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raybould makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raybould is pressed up against the cage. Chubbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raybould down to the mat. Raybould avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raybould wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jake Chubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raybould scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Raybould moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould stalls.
Nice body punch from Raybould - that landed with a thud.
Chubbs takes a shot to the head.
Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chubbs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raybould.
Chubbs is trying to drag Raybould to the mat but Raybould just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Chubbs.
Chubbs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raybould is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Raybould.
Raybould controlling the action here for a moment.
Raybould scores with a shot to the side of Chubbs's head.
Raybould content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raybould lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards.
Raybould holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Raybould.
Chubbs shoots in for a takedown but Raybould shows good takedown defense.

Raybould instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Raybould scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Raybould.
Chubbs wants a takedown but no success here.
Raybould taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raybould works on Chubbs's body with a couple of short punches.

Raybould breaks the clinch.
Chubbs has a takedown stuffed.
Raybould scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Chubbs shoots in and bounces Raybould off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chubbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Raybould tries to clinch up.
Chubbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chubbs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chubbs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raybould stuns Chubbs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raybould connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chubbs. Chubbs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raybould scores with a jab. Chubbs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raybould jabs at Chubbs's body.
Raybould changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raybould fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chubbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chubbs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raybould clobbers Chubbs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Raybould takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raybould is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Raybould - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raybould lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chubbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Raybould shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raybould stalling.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raybould digs a right hand into Chubbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chubbs's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
Raybould is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chubbs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raybould gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raybould leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Raybould.
Raybould lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chubbs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raybould lands with a shot to the body.
Chubbs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raybould connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chubbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raybould comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chubbs shoots in for a double leg but Raybould sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Chubbs.
A left lands for Raybould.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raybould scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raybould works Chubbs's body with a nice hook.
Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raybould scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raybould throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chubbs on the side of the head.
Raybould cracks a nice hook into Chubbs's ribs.
Raybould lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raybould scores with a sloppy right hand. Chubbs should have avoided that one.
Raybould dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raybould darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chubbs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raybould. Raybould obviously looking to wear him down.
Raybould leaves Chubbs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Raybould.
Raybould connects with a body shot that sends Chubbs's belly button to the back.
Raybould with a nice cross.
Raybould getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raybould lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chubbs at a distance.
Raybould scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raybould fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chubbs shoots for a takedown but Raybould saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raybould smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raybould connects with a body shot.
Raybould lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raybould scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raybould lands a lovely overhand right.
Raybould smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chubbs fails to land the takedown.
Raybould cracks a nice hook into Chubbs's ribs.
Jake Chubbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Raybould rushes Chubbs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Raybould escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raybould comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raybould fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chubbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould lands with a nice body punch.
Raybould cracks Chubbs with a good jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chubbs.
Chubbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raybould ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raybould scores with a jab to the body.
Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chubbs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raybould to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raybould with a hook.
Raybould scores with a hook.
Raybould fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kevin Raybould is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raybould thuds a left hand into Chubbs's body.
Raybould ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Raybould showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raybould, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould is the new super heavyweight champion!