PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fulton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voices. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Chidell
vs
Fulton

183 cm
24
186 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

179 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luck Chidell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Fulton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton closes the distance and clinches up with Chidell, looking for a takedown. Fulton pushes Chidell against the cage but Chidell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chidell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fulton counters with a shoot takedown. Chidell fights it but they end up in guard.
Chidell wants to stand up but Fulton is controlling him.
Fulton thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Chidell keeps moving.
Fulton content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Fulton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chidell throws a combination that misses

and Fulton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chidell won't be happy with that.
Fulton in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chidell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Fulton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Fulton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fulton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fulton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fulton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chidell taking a bit of punishment here - Fulton scoring with strikes.
Chidell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fulton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fulton 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 Chidell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fulton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fulton throws a strike aimed at the side of Chidell's head but Chidell avoids it well.
Fulton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chidell is avoiding damage well.
Fulton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fulton controlling the position from side mount.
Fulton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidell parries the strikes from Fulton easily there. Fulton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chidell to escape.
Chidell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fulton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fulton scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fulton taking a break here but Chidell is having none of it and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Fulton seems content to control.
Chidell is trying to stand.
Fulton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fulton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chidell's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fulton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fulton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fulton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fulton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fulton controlling from the full mount.
Fulton lands a heavy elbow.
Fulton looking to ground and pound but Chidell is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Fulton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fulton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fulton throwing strikes but Chidell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton is taking a breather. Chidell 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.
Fulton is looking to take a break and control but Chidell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimmy Fulton has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chidell is looking to escape.

Jimmy Fulton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chidell misses with an uppercut

and Fulton counters with a shoot takedown. Chidell fights it but they end up in guard.
Fulton controlling from the top position.
Fulton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chidell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton throwing strikes from guard but Chidell blocks nicely.
Fulton stays in close to Chidell's body and controls the position.
Fulton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chidell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fulton controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Fulton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chidell misses with a hook to the body

and Fulton counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fulton lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton tries to score with some ground and pound. Chidell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chidell defending against the ground and pound.
Fulton just content to control the position.
Chidell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fulton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Chidell kicks off Fulton and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell misses with a double jab

and Fulton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fulton.
Fulton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fulton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chidell's head.
Fulton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chidell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chidell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fulton looking to sit in guard and control but Chidell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fulton pushes Chidell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fulton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chidell misses with an uppercut

and Fulton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chidell's guard now.
Fulton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fulton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fulton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chidell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jimmy Fulton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chidell throws a combination that misses

and Fulton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chidell's guard now.
Fulton prevents Chidell from getting back to his feet.
Fulton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chidell is keeping the position for now.
Fulton trying to control but Chidell is working from the bottom.
Fulton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton looking to sit in guard and control but Chidell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fulton pushes Chidell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fulton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chidell avoids it really well and circles away.
Luck Chidell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chidell throws a poor cross that misses

and Fulton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chidell won't be happy with that.
Fulton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chidell trying to remain calm as Fulton controls from the top position.
Chidell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fulton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fulton content to control rather than advance.
Fulton trying to control from half guard but Chidell is working away.
Fulton controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Fulton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chidell misses with a combination

and Fulton counters with a shoot takedown. Chidell fights it but they end up in guard.
Fulton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fulton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fulton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fulton prevents Chidell from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fulton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chidell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Fulton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chidell misses with a left hand

so Fulton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Fulton gets to his feet. Chidell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chidell throws a combination that misses

and Fulton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chidell!
Fulton unloads with some shots from mount but Chidell bucks and avoids them well.
Chidell blocking the ground and pound.
Fulton controlling from the full mount.
Fulton looking to control but Chidell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fulton really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chidell misses with a double jab

so Fulton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fulton looking to sit in guard and control but Chidell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fulton has a closed guard, preventing Chidell from standing up.

Fulton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fulton fails to land the takedown.
Chidell throws a lazy uppercut

so Fulton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chidell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fulton throws and elbow that misses. Chidell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fulton's guard. Nice move by Chidell!
Fulton wants to stand and escape but Chidell is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fulton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chidell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chidell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fulton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chidell!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fulton wants to control the pace but Chidell is squirming around nicely.
Fulton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fulton punching from mount but Chidell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fulton lands a big shot there that rocks Chidell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chidell really wants to buck Fulton off and get back to his feet.
Fulton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fulton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fulton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fulton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fulton controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton throws some wild stikes that Chidell manages to avoid easily.
Chidell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fulton.
Fulton looking to finish with strikes here!
Fulton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chidell has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fulton's lack of action.
Fulton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fulton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fulton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chidell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fulton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fulton dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Chidell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fulton counters with a takedown into side control.
Chidell is not content to let Fulton control the position.
Fulton prevents Chidell from escaping the position.
Fulton working the head with strikes.
Fulton controlling the position.

Chidell sneaks out the side door and pushes Fulton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fulton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chidell avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidell misses with a lunging right hand
and Chidell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chidell throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fulton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chidell!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fulton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fulton unloads with some shots from mount but Chidell bucks and avoids them well.
Fulton tries to control but Chidell wriggling away.
Fulton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fulton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton controlling the pace for now.
Fulton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton content just to control the position here.
Chidell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fulton.
Chidell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fulton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fulton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fulton wants to control the pace but Chidell is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fulton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Chidell really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fulton unloads with some shots from mount but Chidell bucks and avoids them well.

Chidell bucks up and throws Fulton to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Luck Chidell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chidell throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fulton counters with a single leg into guard. Chidell didn't expect that.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Chidell keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Fulton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fulton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 44:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Fulton!
Jimmy Fulton is the new middleweight champion!