PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Vick (ranked 6941 p4p, 6027 weight class) and Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 632 p4p, 596 weight class). Chame Boxing Champ will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vick
vs
Boxing Champ

188 cm
18
189
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
198
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Vick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Boxing Champ moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Vick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boxing Champ stalling the fight.

Vick gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vick throws an elbow that misses. Boxing Champ uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vick's guard. Nice move by Boxing Champ!

Vick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxing Champ controls the pace.
Boxing Champ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boxing Champ throwing strikes from guard but Vick blocks nicely.
Boxing Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boxing Champ postures up in Vick's guard and throws a big left but Vick blocks it.
Boxing Champ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of short punches.
Boxing Champ throws a big elbow that misses.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxing Champ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boxing Champ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vick 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vick needs to keep his hands up - Boxing Champ had a free shot at his head there.
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing Champ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boxing Champ tries for a takedown but Vick circles away easily

and Vick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vick.
Boxing Champ holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boxing Champ stops a takedown attempt from Vick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Vick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vick wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxing Champ manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Vick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boxing Champ takes the fight into the clinch.

Boxing Champ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vick shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Boxing Champ gets the takedown into side control.
Vick is breathing heavily.

Boxing Champ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boxing Champ creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boxing Champ in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boxing Champ looks up at the clock and then as Vick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boxing Champ smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Boxing Champ swings around for an armbar but Vick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxing Champ's guard.
Vick wants to control from the top but Boxing Champ keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxing Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vick is controlling him.

Boxing Champ scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Boxing Champ closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Boxing Champ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boxing Champ checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Boxing Champ. No joy for Vick on that attempt.

Vick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boxing Champ is trying to defend but Vick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxing Champ's head.
Vick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boxing Champ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ is trying to stand back up but Vick is controlling him
Boxing Champ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ is trying to stand.
Vick lands strikes from half guard.

Boxing Champ has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vick is on him like a limpet, forcing Boxing Champ back against the cage.
Vick goes for a takedown attempt but Boxing Champ pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vick tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Vick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ lands a nice looking body shot.

Boxing Champ rushes Vick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boxing Champ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vick has him pressed against the cage.

Boxing Champ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Boxing Champ gets the takedown into side control.
Vick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vick tries to get out of the position.
Boxing Champ cracks Vick with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boxing Champ is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Boxing Champ tries for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Vick is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ tries to advance position but instead Vick slips a leg back in to half guard.
Vick is controlling Boxing Champ's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boxing Champ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vick's head.
Well, if Boxing Champ is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vick tries to roll over but Boxing Champ keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Boxing Champ is keeping busy.
Boxing Champ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ working over Vick with some ground and pound. Vick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boxing Champ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boxing Champ with the ground and pound but Vick uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boxing Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vick holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ throws a strike but Vick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boxing Champ keeping full guard, as Vick tries to pass.
Vick postures up and lands a big shot to Boxing Champ's brow.
Vick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxing Champ wants to stand and escape but Vick is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxing Champ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet but Vick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chame Boxing Champ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boxing Champ clobbers Vick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxing Champ as he avoids it easily.
Vick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxing Champ finds it's way round the side to connect with Vick's head.

Boxing Champ has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been informed that Boxing Champ has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boxing Champ throws a punch but it's blocked by Vick.
Vick wants a takedown but no success here.
Vick wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Vick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Boxing Champ.
Nice body punch from Boxing Champ - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boxing Champ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Boxing Champ closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vick quickly recovers to half guard.
Vick pushes Boxing Champ off but Boxing Champ dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxing Champ lands a strong strike to the head of Vick. That's dazed him! Boxing Champ looking to finish here. Vick is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Boxing Champ lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chame Boxing Champ!