PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 1550 p4p, 720 weight class) and Igla Chlen (ranked 229 p4p, 103 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Anarchy in the UK. Chlen has chosen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Watson
vs
Chlen

190 cm
35
213
22 - 16 - 0

192 cm
38
215
28 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igla Chlen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson walks into a stiff left hand from Chlen.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.

Watson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chlen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chlen is trying is best to control the position here.

Chlen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Chlen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watson checks it well.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson takes one to the side of the head.
Chlen moves away from the strike by Watson.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlen slips under a jab from Watson.
Chlen slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Chlen throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chlen just manages to avoid it.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Chlen lands with a nice body punch.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Igla Chlen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Chlen with a nice calf kick.
Watson moves out of range as Chlen strikes.
Watson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chlen takes a step back to recover.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chlen finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Chlen throws a big shot that misses.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chlen sprawls and moves away.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Chlen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson thuds a left hand into Chlen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson tries to bum rush Chlen with a series of wild strikes but Chlen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chlen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watson slips a jab from Chlen.
Watson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlen moves away.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson lands a two punch combo.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson swinging wildly here.
Chlen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chlen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Chlen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Chlen throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Chlen misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Chlen down.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chlen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlen lands a right hook to the body.
Watson is looking to wear down Chlen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chlen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chlen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Watson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watson slips under a jab from Chlen.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chlen as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Chlen lands an overhand right.
Chlen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chlen moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlen throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chlen throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chlen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chlen quickly recovers to half guard.
Watson prevents Chlen from standing back up.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chlen tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlen wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson uses his free foot to push down on Chlen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chlen.
Chlen wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chlen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chlen motions for Watson to come forward. Chlen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chlen misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Chlen misses with a looping right.
Watson slips a straight right by Chlen.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Chlen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chlen. That did some damage!
Igla Chlen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chlen misses with an uppercut.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Chlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
It appears Watson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chlen misses the jab.
Chlen lands with an overhand left.
Watson blocks a jab.

Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chlen was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chlen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Watson is now in half guard.
Watson is keen to just control but Chlen is a slippery customer.
Chlen wants to get back to his feet.
Watson moves nicely into side control.
Chlen is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position but Chlen is working away.
Chlen is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlen keeps working.
Chlen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Watson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chlen's legs.

Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlen tries to escape but Watson is in control.
Chlen is not content to let Watson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlen keeps Watson under control for a moment.
Watson wants to control but Chlen is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chlen tries to bench press Watson off him but Watson keeps the position.

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.

Chlen sneaks out the side door and pushes Watson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlen blocks the leg kick.
Chlen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chlen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson tries to counter with a takedown but Chlen is quick to defend against it.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson walks into a left hand.
Chlen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chlen defends well and Watson ends up having to push Chlen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watson is leaning against Chlen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Watson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chlen regains guard immediately.

Chlen has his feet on Watson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chlen tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chlen to the ground. Chlen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igla Chlen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chlen but Chlen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chlen lands with an overhand left.

Watson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chlen did well to prevent Watson getting side control.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlen keeps working.
Chlen is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chlen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Watson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chlen reverses the position - he's now on top in Watson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson controls Chlen momentarily but Chlen frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position.

Chlen stands up from Watson's guard - Chlen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chlen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson slips a jab from Chlen.
Chlen tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Chlen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chlen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlen throws a leg kick but Watson checks it.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen lands a jab to the nose.
Watson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlen. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Igla Chlen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chlen.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Chlen avoids it well and moves away.
Chlen scores with a punch to the head.
Chlen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chlen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson slips under a jab from Chlen.
Chlen misses with a looping right.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen misses with a hook
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlen is just out of range.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Chlen avoids it well and moves away.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chlen defends it nicely.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chlen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Watson tries to land a front kick but Chlen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chlen blocks the body kick.
Chlen with a hook.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watson throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Watson cracks a nice hook into Chlen's ribs.
Watson takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
Watson tries to move into range but Chlen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chlen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Chlen lands a jab.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chlen circles away quickly and effectively.
Chlen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chlen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chlen thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chlen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igla Chlen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chlen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igla Chlen!
Our winner, Igla Chlen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.