PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chinchin Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guts! Guts! - Akira Kushida. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chin
vs
Hero

170 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

178 cm
22
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chinchin Chin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Canadian Hero!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
Chin avoids the body shot from Hero.
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chin misses with a hook.

Chin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chin lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chin won't allow Hero to sweep him here.
Chin trying to move into half guard but instead Hero has managed to sweep!
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Chin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.
Chin keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Chin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Canadian Hero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.

Chin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hero's guard.
Chin trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chin trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Chin wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.
Chin forces his way into half guard.
Chin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hero won't allow Chin to pass to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero tries to roll over but Chin keeps him under control.

Chin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hero still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hero has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin defending against the ground and pound.
Chin tries to buck Hero off but Hero is having none of it.
Chin struggling a bit here.
Chin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hero working over Chin with some ground and pound. Chin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chin is trying to get back to full guard.
Hero winds up and cracks Chin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero is keen to just control but Chin is a slippery customer.
Chin wants to control but Hero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Hero there.
Chin is trying to get back to full guard.

Chin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chin won't allow Hero to pass to mount.
Chin tries to get to full guard but Hero has control of the leg.
Hero trying to control from half guard but Chin is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero wants to pass to mount but Chin is defending the position.
Chin trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Canadian Hero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chin takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Hero is looking to slow Chin down with leg kicks.
Chin shoots in for a double leg but Hero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chin.
Chin throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Chin blocks a head kick by Hero.
Chin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Chin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chin trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.

Chin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hero dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chin is trying to control the position but Hero postures up.
Hero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hero wants to control from the top but Chin keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Canadian Hero.

Chin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hero is not content to let Chin control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hero tries to get to full guard but Chin has control of the leg.
Chin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hero is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin wants to pass the guard but Hero is defending well.

Chin is trying to work for a kimura but Hero is defending well.

Chin is working for a kimura but Hero is defending it quite comfortably.
Chin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
Hero trying to hold on to Chin's head to control him but Chin postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero is trying to get back to full guard.
Hero is trying to maintain the position but Chin is very close to passing his half guard.

Chin wants to work for an arm triangle but Hero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chin wants to free his trapped foot but Hero is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Chin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hero sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chin throws a strike but Hero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chinchin Chin dominated that second 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.

Some bone on bone action there as Chin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hero throws a front kick aimed at Chin's knee but Chin avoids it well.
Hero is looking to land body kicks.
Chin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero tries to work over Chin's front leg with a kick but Chin checks it.
Hero throws a leg kick but Chin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero throws a body kick that misses.
Chin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chin.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chin avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chin is defended easily by Hero.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chin throws out the jab.
Canadian Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hero.
Chin misses with a hook to the body

and Hero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chin fails to pull guard.
Hero lands a hook that snaps the head of Chin backwards.
Hero pushes Chin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hero taking a breather.
Hero tries a body shot but Chin blocks it.
Hero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hero smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinchin Chin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chin swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hero cracks Chin with a good jab.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canadian Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero throws the kick towards the body but Chin avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hero.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chin's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hero.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Chin moves out of range easily.
Hero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hero connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hero scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chin if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Hero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chin takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chin slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chin. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero lands a leg kick that knocks Chin off balance momentarily.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Chin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hero.
Hero throws a head kick but Chin moves out of range.
Chin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chin checks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hero - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Hero slips under a jab.
Hero connects with a leg kick. Chin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hero misses with a body kick.
Hero throws a front kick that sends Chin stumbling back into the cage.
Chin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Chin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hero tries to land a leg kick but Chin saw it coming and moves away.
Chin avoids the head kick by Hero.
Hero misses with a head kick.
Good work by Chin as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canadian Hero really dominated that round.
That's time! Chin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chin on the side of the head.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hero moves out of range as Chin strikes.
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chin.
Hero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chin moves out of range as Hero throws a body kick.
Chin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hero enables Chin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chin passes Hero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Chin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hero sees it coming and defends easily.
Chin thows a huge punch but Hero dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chin trying to control from half guard but Hero is working away.
Hero manages to get to full guard.
Chin wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Chin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chin, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero trying to control but Chin is working from the bottom.
Hero stays in close to Chin's body and controls the position.
Chin is trying to control the position but Hero postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Chin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hero scores with a head kick. Chin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hero's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chin misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Chin's front leg but catches the back leg as Chin tries to avoid it.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hero.
Hero misses the jab.
Chin throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Chin tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Hero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hero.
Hero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chin is out of range and Hero settles back down.
Chin tries for a takedown but Hero circles away easily

and Hero moves into the clinch.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.

Chin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hero clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Chin working for a choke but Hero is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chin has the hooks in. Hero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Hero is having to fend off submission attempts from Chin, who is looking to sink in the choke. Chin doesn't have the hooks in though and Hero manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Hero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chin's head.
Hero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canadian Hero dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chin thows a body shot but no joy.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Chin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hero sprawls well initially but Chin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hero wants to control but Chin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chin trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.

Chin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hero sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hero has his hands clasped together around Chin's back. He's all about the action.
Hero is refusing to be controlled, as Chin sits in half guard.

Chin is working for a kimura but Hero is defending it quite comfortably.

Chin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin is pressing down on Hero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hero is holding on for now.

Chin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chin.
Chin looks to land a strike but Hero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chin preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.

Hero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chinchin Chin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chin stopping the sweep attempt from Hero.
Chin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chin advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chinchin Chin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canadian Hero! Canadian Hero retains his lightweight title!
Canadian Hero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.