PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bond (ranked 2330 p4p, 3621 weight class) and Ernest Chabot (ranked 216 p4p, 298 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bond
vs
Chabot

178 cm
22
156
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
162
4 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bond as Chabot shoots in.
Bond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Bond shows good takedown defense.
Chabot blocks a head kick by Bond.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Chabot checks a low kick from Bond.
Chabot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bond circles away.
Matt Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Bond thumps Chabot with a low kick.
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bond. No joy for Chabot on that attempt.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.

Chabot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bond sprawls well initially but Chabot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Bond actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabot content to control rather than advance.
Bond moves into full guard.

Bond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Bond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Chabot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Bond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chabot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chabot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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.
Chabot won't allow Bond to sweep him here.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bond trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chabot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bond looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

Bond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot advances to half guard.
Well, if Chabot 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bond actively working from the bottom here.
Chabot controlling the action here.
Bond gets full guard.
Bond trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chabot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.
Bond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.
Chabot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matt Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bond tried to score with a low kick but Chabot checks it.
Bond with a nice calf kick.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabot can do to turn this around?
Bond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ernest Chabot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond connects with a high kick.

Chabot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Chabot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond manages to get back to half guard.
Chabot is pressing down on Bond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bond is holding on for now.
Chabot not doing much here.
Bond tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Bond is working hard here to advance position.
Bond is trying to control but Chabot passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bond tries to bench press Chabot off him but Chabot keeps the position.
Bond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chabot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bond wants to get back to full guard.
Bond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chabot controlling the pace.
Bond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabot's back!
Ernest Chabot has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chabot defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bond's arms.
Bond controlling from the back.
Chabot tries to escape but Bond has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Bond is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabot is controlling his hands well.
Chabot prevents Bond from getting a body triangle.

Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bond is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Bond looking to break Chabot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chabot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bond will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Chabot is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bond gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bond dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Chabot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bond as Chabot shoots in.
Bond jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabot.
Bond jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chabot blocks a head kick by Bond.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Bond shows good takedown defense.
Matt Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Chabot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Chabot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now.

Bond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Chabot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bond keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.

Bond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chabot passes into side control.

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.
Chabot tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chabot presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chabot moves to the back.
Chabot really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bond.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond can't escape the position.
Chabot controlling the position well here. Bond rolled but Chabot kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chabot controlling well, preventing Bond from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
I would not like to be Bond right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Bond wants to escape the position.
Chabot is not going to allow Bond to sit and survive in this position.
What can Bond do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bond can't escape the position.
Ernest Chabot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chabot is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bond up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Bond!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

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