PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Chalke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stafford
vs
Chalke

176 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Stafford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Cody Chalke!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalke misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Stafford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Stafford's head coaches at True North Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stafford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chalke.
Donk. Chalke catches Stafford right on the button with a cross.
Stafford needs to keep his hands up - Chalke had a free shot at his head there.
Chalke looks to throw the jab but Stafford is out of range.
Chalke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stafford momentarily.
Chalke cracks Stafford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chalke connects with a right hand. Stafford shakes it off.
Cody Chalke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Chalke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stafford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stafford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chalke moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stafford drops his hands momentarily and Chalke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chalke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stafford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chalke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford throws out a loose jab but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Chalke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stafford doesn't seem phased though.
Chalke steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Stafford is out on his feet! Chalke sets himself and nearly takes Stafford's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cody Chalke thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).