PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chidell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rice Rice Baby. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chidell
vs
Assange

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luck Chidell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Assange!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assange misses with a wild body shot.
Assange throws a low kick but Chidell avoids it.
Chidell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chidell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
Assange blocks a low kick nicely.

Assange shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Assange trying to pass the guard but Chidell defending well.
Assange trying to control the action but Chidell is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chidell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assange on the ground.
Assange wants to pass to mount but Chidell is defending the position.
Chidell taking some punishment here, with Assange in his half guard.
Assange 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.
Assange thows a huge punch but Chidell dodges it nicely.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assange looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chidell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assange lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Assange looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Assange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chidell's head.
Assange is looking to take a break and control but Chidell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assange missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidell is looking for a sweep. Assange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assange is keen to just control but Chidell is a slippery customer.
Assange not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assange landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Assange looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chidell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Assange controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange prevents Chidell from improving his position.
Assange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Assange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assange working Chidell over with strikes.
Assange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chidell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assange.
Chidell is staying active underneath Assange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Assange walks into a stiff left hand from Chidell.
Luck Chidell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Assange misses
and Chidell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Assange scores with a takedown into Chidell's guard.
Julian Assange has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chidell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Assange trying to control the position from guard on top but Chidell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chidell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assange.
Assange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assange throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chidell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chidell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chidell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chidell tries to get out of the position.
Assange connects with a couple of short punches.
Assange throwing strikes from guard but Chidell blocks nicely.
Chidell looking for a sweep. Not yet Chidell, not yet.
Assange is looking to work some ground and pound but Chidell has wrist control.
Assange content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assange postures up in Chidell's guard and throws a big left but Chidell blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chidell can't keep his opponent in guard - Assange advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Assange sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chidell defending well though.
Chidell is trying to stand.
Chidell is not content to let Assange control the position.
Chidell trying to control from the bottom.
Assange takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assange thows a huge punch but Chidell dodges it nicely.
Assange scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange working Chidell over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assange thows a huge punch but Chidell dodges it nicely.
Assange looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Assange content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Assange winds up and cracks Chidell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chidell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assange.
Assange moves nicely into side control.
Assange sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chidell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Assange working the body and head with strikes.
Assange looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chidell is avoiding damage well.
Assange creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assange misses with the ground and pound.
Chidell being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Assange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chidell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assange checks a leg kick.
Assange shoots in but no luck this time.
Chidell slaps away a takedown attempt from Assange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Assange moves out of range of the leg kick from Chidell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidell throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Chidell. No joy for Assange on that attempt.
Luck Chidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Assange.
Assange uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chidell.
Assange tries to land a front kick but Chidell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chidell cracks Assange with a good jab.

It looks like Julian Assange has been cut.
Chidell throws a combination. Assange tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chidell jabs Assange right on the nose. Assange blinks but takes it well.
Chidell throws a series of punches but Assange avoids them all with ease.

Assange closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chidell's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assange stops Chidell from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assange trying to control but Chidell is working from the bottom.
Assange throwing strikes from guard but Chidell blocks nicely.
Assange throws a big right hand that misses.
Assange with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assange not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange postures up in Chidell's guard and throws a big left but Chidell blocks it.
Assange working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Assange trying to control but Chidell is working from the bottom.
Assange scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chidell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Assange content to stall in guard here.
Chidell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell wants to get back to his feet but Assange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Assange tries to free his leg and advance position but Chidell is retaining full guard.
Assange seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Assange stopping the sweep attempt from Chidell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Luck Chidell did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Julian Assange's cut.
That's time! Chidell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Assange. Chidell does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Chidell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assange will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Assange shoots in for a takedown but Chidell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assange fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luck Chidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Assange.
Assange shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chidell defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assange takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chidell lunges at Assange with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assange's hand.

Assange bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Assange trying to control the position but Chidell is working away.
Assange working the ground and pound but Chidell is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chidell dodges the ground and pound from Assange.
Chidell is not content to let Assange control the position.
Assange creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chidell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chidell is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange takes a little break here. Chidell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Assange has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assange throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Assange is looking to take a break and control but Chidell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chidell taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chidell dodges the ground and pound from Assange.
Assange throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chidell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Assange cracks Chidell with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assange lands a few punches from side control.

Chidell is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assange working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Chidell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Assange cracks Chidell with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Assange immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chidell is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Assange!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Assange!