PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al-Baghdadi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse - Eminem Feat. Nate Dogg. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bakr al-Baghdadi
vs
Chambers

178 cm
33
155 lbs
24 - 19 - 1

159 cm
27
153 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al-Baghdadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al-Baghdadi scores with a hook.
al-Baghdadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers throws a jab when al-Baghdadi was well out of range.
al-Baghdadi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chambers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from al-Baghdadi.
Chambers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and al-Baghdadi counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Chambers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chambers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al-Baghdadi moves away.
al-Baghdadi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chambers manages to circle out of the way.
Chambers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and al-Baghdadi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chambers scrambles back to his feet.
al-Baghdadi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
al-Baghdadi throws a shot from downtown. Chambers moves away and avoids it.
Chambers avoids a kick to the body.
al-Baghdadi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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!
al-Baghdadi throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by al-Baghdadi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chambers checks a leg kick.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says al-Baghdadi as he avoids it easily.
al-Baghdadi cracks the inside of Chambers's front leg.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick.
Chambers looks to land a combination. al-Baghdadi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Chambers misses.
al-Baghdadi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chambers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chambers throws a body punch but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
Chambers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
al-Baghdadi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
al-Baghdadi moves into range and connects with a jab.

Chambers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. al-Baghdadi sprawls well initially but Chambers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
al-Baghdadi is looking to escape.
Chambers prevents al-Baghdadi from improving his position.
Chambers throwing shots but al-Baghdadi is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi is looking to escape.
Chambers slows the pace down in half guard.
al-Baghdadi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chambers is thwarting al-Baghdadi's attempts to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chambers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
al-Baghdadi lands a nice shot that snaps Chambers's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but al-Baghdadi swivels and escapes.
al-Baghdadi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Chambers.
al-Baghdadi misses with a low kick.
al-Baghdadi lands a high kick!
Chambers connects with a crisp jab.

al-Baghdadi gets caught napping as Chambers dives in and scores a takedown. al-Baghdadi manages to retain guard.
al-Baghdadi keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
al-Baghdadi wants to stand up but Chambers is controlling him.
al-Baghdadi controls Chambers momentarily but Chambers frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but al-Baghdadi blocks nicely.
Chambers throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chambers is controlling him.
al-Baghdadi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
al-Baghdadi keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
al-Baghdadi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with al-Baghdadi but al-Baghdadi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
al-Baghdadi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
al-Baghdadi connects with an inside leg kick.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
al-Baghdadi tries to move into range but Chambers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
al-Baghdadi misses with a shot to the body
and Chambers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dominated that round.
That's time! al-Baghdadi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

al-Baghdadi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.
al-Baghdadi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
al-Baghdadi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chambers.
al-Baghdadi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chambers.
al-Baghdadi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chambers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and al-Baghdadi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by al-Baghdadi.
Chambers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chambers lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from al-Baghdadi fails to land.

al-Baghdadi manages to break the clinch.

Chambers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. al-Baghdadi is trying to defend but Chambers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
al-Baghdadi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
al-Baghdadi pushes Chambers off looking to stand but Chambers dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
al-Baghdadi manages to get to full guard.
Chambers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of al-Baghdadi's head.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers wants to control from the top but al-Baghdadi keeps moving.
Chambers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
al-Baghdadi trying to keep a closed guard but Chambers is proving a slippery customer.
Chambers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of al-Baghdadi's head.

al-Baghdadi is rocked!
Chambers gets to his feet and stands over al-Baghdadi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! al-Baghdadi felt that one! Chambers unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save al-Baghdadi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Chambers!
After the fight, Johny Chambers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.