PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nebu Chadnezzar (ranked 1741 p4p, 219 weight class) and Meltroco Bimbotinque (ranked 1145 p4p, 150 weight class). Chadnezzar comes into the arena with Wrong side of Heaven blaring out of the sound system. Nebu Chadnezzar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meltroco Bimbotinque's chin.

Chadnezzar
vs
Bimbotinque

179 cm
28
181 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

181 cm
26
172 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nebu Chadnezzar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meltroco Bimbotinque!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bimbotinque misses with an uppercut.
Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bimbotinque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it.
Bimbotinque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Bimbotinque misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand.
Chadnezzar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bimbotinque counters with a nice body shot.
Bimbotinque misses the shot to the body.
Chadnezzar throws a shot from downtown. Bimbotinque moves away and avoids it.
Bimbotinque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chadnezzar is fending him off so far but Bimbotinque persists. Nope, Chadnezzar circles away and we're back to standing.
Chadnezzar jabs at Bimbotinque's body.
Bimbotinque misses with a straight left.
Chadnezzar is looking to counter the offense by Bimbotinque and move into the clinch.
Bimbotinque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chadnezzar connects with a nice looking jab.
Chadnezzar swings for the body but Bimbotinque moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Bimbotinque there.
Bimbotinque shoots and misses
and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bimbotinque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bimbotinque.
Chadnezzar scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bimbotinque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Bimbotinque shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Chadnezzar looking for submissions off his back.
Chadnezzar is looking to improve his position.
Chadnezzar is staying active underneath Bimbotinque, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bimbotinque content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chadnezzar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bimbotinque scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chadnezzar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chadnezzar tries to get to full guard but Bimbotinque has control of the leg.
Bimbotinque is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimbotinque winds up and cracks Chadnezzar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar has hold of Bimbotinque's hands but Bimbotinque slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chadnezzar is looking to control Bimbotinque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chadnezzar avoid being mounted?
Bimbotinque working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chadnezzar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chadnezzar.
Bimbotinque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Chadnezzar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bimbotinque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bimbotinque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chadnezzar wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Chadnezzar keeping moving, preventing Bimbotinque from controlling successfully.
Chadnezzar controls Bimbotinque momentarily but Bimbotinque frees himself.
Chadnezzar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bimbotinque is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbotinque scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chadnezzar 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.
Chadnezzar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chadnezzar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bimbotinque moves into full guard.
Chadnezzar wants to control from the top but Bimbotinque keeps moving.
Bimbotinque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bimbotinque chips away with some ground and pound.
Chadnezzar keeping moving, preventing Bimbotinque from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar is trying to control the position but Bimbotinque postures up.
Bimbotinque is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bimbotinque slips nicely into half guard.
Chadnezzar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bimbotinque is working away from the top position though.
Bimbotinque working the head and body with strikes.
Bimbotinque prevents Chadnezzar from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chadnezzar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bimbotinque scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chadnezzar wants to control but Bimbotinque is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bimbotinque slips a nice elbow through Chadnezzar's hands, connecting with Chadnezzar's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meltroco Bimbotinque dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bimbotinque scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bimbotinque connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chadnezzar some visible discomfort.
Chadnezzar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chadnezzar is looking for a sweep.
Chadnezzar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bimbotinque's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chadnezzar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chadnezzar.
Bimbotinque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chadnezzar is on top in guard.

Chadnezzar wants to pass the guard but Bimbotinque is keeping the position.
Bimbotinque working a defensive guard here.
Chadnezzar passes Bimbotinque's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bimbotinque keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadnezzar wants to free his trapped foot but Bimbotinque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bimbotinque wants to improve his position but Chadnezzar is controlling well.
Bimbotinque keeping hold of Chadnezzar's head, controlling as best he can.
Chadnezzar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bimbotinque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Chadnezzar is trying to work for a kimura but Bimbotinque is defending well.
Bimbotinque punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chadnezzar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bimbotinque!
Bimbotinque bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chadnezzar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bimbotinque postures up and lands a big shot to Chadnezzar's brow.
Chadnezzar looking for a sweep. Not yet Chadnezzar, not yet.

Chadnezzar looking for a guillotine here but Bimbotinque defends easily.
Bimbotinque preventing the sweep.
Chadnezzar is working hard here to advance position.
Chadnezzar keeping full guard, as Bimbotinque tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bimbotinque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chadnezzar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Chadnezzar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Chadnezzar looking for a guillotine here but Bimbotinque defends easily.
Bimbotinque wants to control from the top but Chadnezzar keeps moving.
Chadnezzar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bimbotinque trying to control the position from guard on top but Chadnezzar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chadnezzar has Bimbotinque pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four 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.
Chadnezzar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bimbotinque is one step ahead there.
Chadnezzar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bimbotinque fails with the takedown
enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab.
Chadnezzar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chadnezzar staying out of range there.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range.
Chadnezzar throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bimbotinque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut
and Bimbotinque counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bimbotinque avoids the body shot from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Meltroco Bimbotinque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chadnezzar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bimbotinque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chadnezzar moves away.
Bimbotinque lands with a nice body punch.
Chadnezzar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chadnezzar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bimbotinque on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bimbotinque is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chadnezzar rather than just go for the knockout.
Bimbotinque lands a nice looking body shot.
Chadnezzar throws a series of punches but Bimbotinque avoids them all with ease.
Chadnezzar misses with a left hand
and Bimbotinque counters with a series of strikes. Chadnezzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bimbotinque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chadnezzar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chadnezzar tries to counter by clinching up but Bimbotinque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bimbotinque ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar connects with a body shot that sends Bimbotinque's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque needs to keep his hands up - Chadnezzar had a free shot at his head there.
Bimbotinque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chadnezzar on the side of the head.
Chadnezzar slips a straight right by Bimbotinque.
Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Chadnezzar misses.
Bimbotinque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar.
Bimbotinque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bimbotinque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chadnezzar throws a right and a left that Bimbotinque avoids nicely.
Chadnezzar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bimbotinque slips a jab from Chadnezzar.
Bimbotinque lands a jab to the nose.
Bimbotinque looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Chadnezzar lands a jab to Bimbotinque's midsection.
Bimbotinque cracks Chadnezzar with an open hand slap.
Nebu Chadnezzar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque scores with a nice strike.
Bimbotinque throws a jab but it's blocked by Chadnezzar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimbotinque connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bimbotinque lands a nice looking body shot.
Meltroco Bimbotinque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bimbotinque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Bimbotinque.
Chadnezzar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bimbotinque was well out of range. Poor timing from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bimbotinque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bimbotinque.
Chadnezzar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bimbotinque scores with a sloppy right hand. Chadnezzar should have avoided that one.
Bimbotinque lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bimbotinque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chadnezzar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bimbotinque misses with a looping right.
Bimbotinque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chadnezzar doesn't manage to clinch there - Bimbotinque circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbotinque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chadnezzar closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Meltroco Bimbotinque has been cut.
Bimbotinque looks to land a left hand but Chadnezzar moved out of range nicely.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque throws the left hand but Chadnezzar avoids the punch easily.
Bimbotinque misses with a straight left.
Chadnezzar cracks Bimbotinque with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bimbotinque.
Chadnezzar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bimbotinque manages to circle out of the way.
Bimbotinque looks to land a left hand but Chadnezzar moved out of range nicely.
Chadnezzar moves out of range as Bimbotinque strikes.
Chadnezzar throws out a loose jab but Bimbotinque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Bimbotinque's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Bimbotinque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chadnezzar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bimbotinque manages to circle out of the way.
Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nebu Chadnezzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chadnezzar misses with a left hand
and Bimbotinque counters with a stiff right hand.
Bimbotinque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar.
Bimbotinque misses with an uppercut.
Meltroco Bimbotinque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar slips under a jab from Bimbotinque.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bimbotinque feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bimbotinque stopping the sweep attempt from Chadnezzar.
Bimbotinque's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Chadnezzar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chadnezzar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chadnezzar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bimbotinque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chadnezzar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bimbotinque landing with the ground and pound.

Chadnezzar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chadnezzar keeping full guard, as Bimbotinque tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meltroco Bimbotinque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bimbotinque has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meltroco Bimbotinque!
A very excited looking Meltroco Bimbotinque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.