PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rold
vs
Chambers

168 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chambers clinches.
Rold is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Chambers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rold is trying to control the position but Chambers postures up.
Chambers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chambers is looking to stand up but Rold won't let him.
Chambers is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Chambers.

Chambers closes the distance and pushes Rold back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold being controlled against the cage.

Chambers drags the fight down to the ground.

Chambers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rold misses with a series of wild punches.

Chambers drives through and clinches with Rold against the cage.
Chambers dodges an elbow strike from Rold.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chambers as Rold tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Chambers.
Chambers stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold tries to stall but Chambers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chambers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rold backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chambers clinches up against the cage.
Rold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chambers works on Rold's body with a couple of short punches.

Chambers jumps into guard, dragging Rold to the mat.
Rold prevents Chambers from getting back to his feet.
Rold trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chambers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rold tries to stand but Chambers is controlling from the bottom.
Chambers wants to stand but Rold is controlling the position.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Enrique Rold wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Chambers. No joy for Rold on that attempt.
A big left from Rold misses.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chambers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rold, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Chambers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chambers seems content to control.
Chambers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rold trying to hold on to Chambers's head to control him but Chambers postures up.
Rold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rold looks to land a combination but Chambers avoids it well.
Rold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rold misses with a few strikes there.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
Enrique Rold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Chambers misses.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rold throws a body punch but Chambers moves out of range.
Charles Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chambers rushes Rold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rold is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chambers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rold wants a takedown but no success here.

Chambers breaks from the clinch.
Chambers tries to bum rush Rold with a series of wild strikes but Rold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chambers. That did some damage!
Chambers misses with the combination.

Chambers clinches up with Rold and pushes him back against the cage.

Chambers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rold is looking to control Chambers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rold avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chambers is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Enrique Rold.
Rold throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Chambers clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rold is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Rold. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chambers manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
Rold stops Chambers from standing up.
Chambers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Rold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rold is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chambers, who protects the arm well.

Rold decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rold dives in and grabs Chambers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes down on Rold's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers tries to bum rush Rold with a series of wild strikes but Rold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Chambers instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Chambers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chambers pushes Rold up against the cage in a clinch.

Chambers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chambers connects with a body shot that sends Rold's belly button to the back.
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rold throws a body kick that misses.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rold manages to avoid it.
Rold scores with a head kick. Chambers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rold connects with an inside leg kick.
Rold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chambers was well out of range. Poor timing from Rold.
Rold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chambers avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rold gets tackled into the cage by Chambers. Chambers maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chambers.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Rold.

Chambers breaks the clinch.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chambers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chambers wants it to stay on the feet.
Chambers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rold circles away quickly and effectively.
Rold delivers a nice body kick.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers clinches up with Rold and pushes him back against the cage.
Rold trying to stall but Chambers improves his position.

Chambers pulls guard successfully.
Rold works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Rold is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rold tries to pass to full mount but Chambers defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold stops Chambers from getting back to his feet.
Enrique Rold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rold thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.

Rold 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 Rold.
Rold is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rold stops Chambers from getting back to his feet.
Rold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet.

Rold is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rold to get the leverage.

Rold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chambers tries to kick Rold off but Rold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rold throwing shots but Chambers is blocking nicely.
Rold thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rold maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chambers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rold has cracked it and Chambers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enrique Rold!