PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 428 p4p, 16 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 947 p4p, 48 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Chugman
vs
Vinyard

150 cm
24
130 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

167 cm
24
145 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
A combination from Vinyard does no damage.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Vinyard avoids it well and moves away.
Vinyard loads up on a big right hand but Chugman slips the punch.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
Vinyard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Vinyard didn't expect that.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinyard is keeping the position for now.
Chugman prevents Vinyard from getting back to his feet.

Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Vinyard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard.

Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinyard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinyard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
I've been told that Vinyard has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.

Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vinyard defends well.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Vinyard defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vinyard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vinyard has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Chugman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinyard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinyard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chugman is proving hard to escape from.

Chugman is looking for a triangle but Vinyard pushes his legs off easily.
Vinyard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chugman is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vinyard defends well.
Vinyard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Vinyard defends easily.

Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Vinyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chugman, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a jab when Chugman was well out of range.
Chugman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vinyard manages to circle out of the way.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinyard moves away.
Vinyard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Vinyard misses.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Chugman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinyard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Vinyard fights it but they end up in guard.

Vinyard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chugman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chugman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinyard to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chugman is trying to drag Vinyard to the mat but Vinyard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chugman has Vinyard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vinyard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Vinyard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinyard.
Chugman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Vinyard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vinyard lands with a left to the head.
Vinyard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Vinyard.

Chugman jumps guard.

Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vinyard stands up and waves to Chugman to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vinyard misses with a hook. Chugman ducked under it nicely.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinyard lands a nice shot that snaps Chugman's head back.
Chugman moves away from the strike by Vinyard.
Chugman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Vinyard avoids it well and moves away.
Vinyard throws a poor cross that misses

and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Chugman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vinyard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinyard is trying to stand up here but Chugman is controlling him well.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chugman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vinyard as he works his way to full guard.
Vinyard is looking to stand up but Chugman isn't so interested in that idea.
Chugman is looking to pass into half guard but Vinyard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinyard is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chugman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vinyard escapes and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Derek Vinyard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vinyard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vinyard tries to stand but Chugman is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is trying to improve his position.
Chugman regains half guard.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.

Vinyard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chugman to get to his feet.
Vinyard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard connects with a leg kick. Chugman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vinyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Chugman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Chugman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinyard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chugman has Vinyard in his guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vinyard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vinyard wanted to stand there but Chugman had control of the position.

Chugman has his foot on Vinyard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vinyard works his way back into a safe position though.

Vinyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chugman, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a shot to the body.
Vinyard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chugman is able to avoid easily.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut

and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vinyard!
Chugman tries to advance to mount but Vinyard denies him.

Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vinyard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chugman has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Chugman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vinyard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chugman but great work by Vinyard.
Chugman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vinyard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Vinyard get's back to his feet.
Chugman moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinyard throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Vinyard has one foot on Chugman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinyard misses with a straight right.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinyard throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Vinyard is quick to defend against it.
Vinyard misses with a leg kick

and Chugman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinyard's guard.
Vinyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinyard is retaining full guard.
Vinyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vinyard misses with a straight left.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vinyard lunges at Chugman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chugman's hand.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Vinyard misses with a double jab

and Chugman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugman.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chugman is controlling him well.

Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Vinyard is defending well.

Chugman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vinyard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chugman's guard! Nice work there by Vinyard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chugman is proving hard to escape from.

Vinyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chugman, up you get!

Vinyard gets tackled into the cage by Chugman. Chugman maintains the clinch.

Chugman manages to pull guard.
Vinyard won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Vinyard wants to get up but he can't break Chugman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Vinyard stands up from Chugman's guard - Vinyard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vinyard misses the body punch

and Chugman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinyard's guard.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman won't allow Vinyard to get back to his feet.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Vinyard is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it.
Vinyard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vinyard keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.

Chugman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinyard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chugman has Vinyard in his guard.

Vinyard gets to his feet - Chugman follows without any prompting.
Chugman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinyard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinyard throws a sloppy head kick and Chugman moves out of range easily.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinyard misses with a lunging right hand

and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
Vinyard is trying to buck Chugman off.

Chugman swings around for an armbar but Vinyard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chugman's guard.

Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vinyard is looking to stand up but Chugman won't let him.

Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinyard defends it easily.

Vinyard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard misses with a looping left.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Vinyard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vinyard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chugman in his tracks.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Vinyard is quick to defend against it.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Chugman ducks down to avoid it.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinyard throws a lazy uppercut

and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Vinyard didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Vinyard.
I've got Vinyard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.