PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallace St Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Edwards is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Habs Goal Song. The key to victory for Chris Chambers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chambers
vs
St Edwards

165 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wallace St Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from St Edwards misses.

St Edwards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
St Edwards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
St Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chambers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but St Edwards has passed into side control.
Chambers taking a bit of punishment here - St Edwards scoring with strikes.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet.
Chambers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chambers tries to get out of the position.
St Edwards throws a strike aimed at the side of Chambers's head but Chambers avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
St Edwards working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from St Edwards crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers trying to remain calm as St Edwards controls from the top position.
Chambers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chambers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chambers is trying to stand back up but St Edwards is controlling him
St Edwards prevents Chambers from improving his position.
St Edwards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Edwards not doing much here.
Chambers won't allow St Edwards to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St Edwards wants to work for an arm triangle but Chambers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chambers tries to roll over but St Edwards keeps him under control.

St Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St Edwards.
St Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control from the bottom.
St Edwards trying to pass the guard but Chambers defending well.

St Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
Chambers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Chambers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to kick St Edwards off but St Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if St Edwards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
St Edwards wants to take a breather but Chambers is having none of it.
St Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Edwards is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
St Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chambers is looking to improve his position but St Edwards isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace St Edwards dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

St Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chambers cracks the inside of St Edwards's front leg.
St Edwards misses with the combination.
St Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Chambers.
Chris Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Chambers moves away and avoids it.
St Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
St Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Chambers.
St Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers tries to clinch but St Edwards moves out of range.
Chambers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chambers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chambers manages to avoid it.
St Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers avoids the body shot from St Edwards.
St Edwards misses with a straight left.

St Edwards shoots in and bounces Chambers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
St Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet but St Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Edwards working the ground and pound but Chambers is defending the strikes.
Chambers dodges the ground and pound from St Edwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to control but St Edwards postures up.
St Edwards tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
St Edwards sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chambers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chambers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Edwards on the ground.
St Edwards taking a breather here.
St Edwards throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
St Edwards scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Edwards tries to score with some ground and pound. Chambers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
St Edwards tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to improve position but can't.
St Edwards 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

St Edwards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chambers, who protects the arm well.
St Edwards working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working.
St Edwards lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
St Edwards working the head with strikes.
St Edwards tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
St Edwards is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chambers will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chambers tries to bench press St Edwards off him but St Edwards keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace St Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chambers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

St Edwards misses with a hook. Chambers ducked under it nicely.
St Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Edwards lands with a nice combination. Chambers backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Chris Chambers has been cut.
Chambers throws a jab but it's blocked by St Edwards.
Chambers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Edwards's hands.
St Edwards misses with a body shot.
St Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chambers at a distance.
Chambers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chambers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. St Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chambers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Edwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Edwards.

Chambers lands a big head kick that sends St Edwards tumbling to the mat! Chambers takes a step backwards and waves St Edwards back to his feet - he wants the finish!

St Edwards is rocked!

It looks like Wallace St Edwards has been cut.
A jab from Chambers misses.
St Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Chambers finish him?
St Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
St Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
St Edwards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chris Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers throws an overhand right that lands on St Edwards's shoulder, as St Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Chambers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chambers misses the jab.
St Edwards fails with the takedown.
Chambers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chris Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chambers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Edwards takes one on the button.
St Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chambers. Chambers obviously looking to wear him down.
Chambers slips a jab and a cross from St Edwards.
St Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chambers slips a straight right by St Edwards.
Chambers leaves St Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chris Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallace St Edwards.
Chambers scores with a shot to the body.
Chambers thuds his shin into the meat of St Edwards's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chambers lands a big head kick that sends St Edwards tumbling to the mat! Chambers takes a step backwards and waves St Edwards back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - St Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chambers throws a leg kick which misses St Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as St Edwards tries to avoid it.
Chambers punishes St Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Chambers wants to clinch.
Chambers lands a jab.
St Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Chambers.
St Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Chambers.
Chambers lands a big head kick that sends St Edwards to the canvas! Chambers follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Chambers!