PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Chamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wolf Blood. Gilberto Chamba acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mac Airt
vs
Chamba

180 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

165 cm
25
170 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Chamba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Airt as he jumps to the side.
Mac Airt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Chamba.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Chamba avoids the punch easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mac Airt enables Chamba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mac Airt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chamba won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
Chamba tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Chamba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Chamba is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mac Airt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Chamba drops back looking for a leg! Mac Airt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mac Airt manages to kick Chamba off! Chamba jumps back into Mac Airt's guard.
Mac Airt being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt keeping full guard, as Chamba tries to pass.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Chamba is having none of it.
Chamba tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Chamba is controlling him.
Chamba wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chamba looking to pass the guard.
Chamba stops Mac Airt from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chamba blocks a jab.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown.
Chamba shoots in and drives through. Mac Airt sprawls well.
Chamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown attempt from Chamba. Chamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense.
Chamba needs to keep his hands up - Mac Airt had a free shot at his head there.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chamba has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Chamba with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Chamba ducked under it nicely.
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!
Chamba fails with the takedown.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac Airt but Mac Airt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown attempt from Chamba. Chamba gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chamba has a takedown stuffed.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mac Airt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chamba gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Chamba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Chamba was well out of range.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Chamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chamba somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chamba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chamba is in Mac Airt's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mac Airt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mac Airt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chamba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Chamba dives in and scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.

Mac Airt has his feet on Chamba's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Chamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chamba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mac Airt scores with the left hand. Chamba knows he should have avoided that one.
Chamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chamba somewhat.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chamba's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Chamba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mac Airt is pushing Chamba's head away, looking to escape. Chamba manages to hold on to the position though.
Mac Airt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chamba can do to turn this around?

Chamba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba trying to control the position but Mac Airt is working away.
Mac Airt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chamba asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt being controlled for a moment.
Chamba wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping him busy.
Mac Airt is trying to buck Chamba off.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mac Airt seems a little lost for a moment, as Chamba dominates the positioning.
Mac Airt is not content to let Chamba control the position.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chamba has just dragged him back down to the mat.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Chamba blocks it.
Chamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac Airt pinned against the cage. Mac Airt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chamba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Airt sprawls well initially but Chamba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chamba is looking to advance position but Mac Airt won't allow it.
Chamba prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.

Chamba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac Airt defends it well.
Mac Airt tries to kick Chamba off but Chamba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chamba is trying to control. Mac Airt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.

Chamba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac Airt defends it well.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
Chamba is taking a breather. Mac Airt 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.
Chamba trying to pass the guard but Mac Airt defending well.
Chamba wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Chamba seems content to control.
Chamba is trying to control the action in half guard but Mac Airt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac Airt pinned against the cage. Mac Airt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Chamba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mac Airt scores with a body shot.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Chamba moves out of range of the strikes.
Chamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mac Airt jabs at Chamba's body.
Mac Airt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chamba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mac Airt is fending him off so far but Chamba persists. Nope, Mac Airt circles away and we're back to standing.
Chamba is breathing heavily.

Chamba dives in and scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Chamba is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac Airt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Chamba from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chamba drops back looking for a leg! Mac Airt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mac Airt manages to kick Chamba off! Chamba jumps back into Mac Airt's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gilberto Chamba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mac Airt swinging wildly here.
Chamba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt leaves Chamba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chamba avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Chamba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mac Airt with a body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba shoots in but no luck this time.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Chamba.
Chamba fails to land the takedown.
Chamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chamba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chamba off to one side.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Chamba ducks down to avoid it.
Gilberto Chamba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense.

Chamba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mac Airt did well to prevent Chamba getting side control.

Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mac Airt takes a swing at Chamba's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Chamba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Mac Airt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chamba.

Mac Airt gets caught napping as Chamba dives in and scores a takedown. Mac Airt manages to retain guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Chamba is controlling the position.
Chamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chamba tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Gilberto Chamba has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mac Airt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chamba.
Chamba misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Chamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Mac Airt. No joy for Chamba on that attempt.
Mac Airt with a jab.
Nice cross by Mac Airt.
Chamba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chamba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mac Airt swivels and escapes.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Airt as he avoids it easily.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt with a jab.
Mac Airt lands with a straight right. Chamba didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl out of it but Chamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mac Airt.
Chamba shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Airt throws a good cross that connects.
Chamba misses with a takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Chamba is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Mac Airt.
Chamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Mac Airt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mac Airt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Chamba falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mac Airt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band Well did he go into Connacht. Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.