PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JC INTAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ephraim Chelohmp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelohmp has chosen Tant qu on pourras as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

INTAL
vs
Chelohmp

187 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JC INTAL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ephraim Chelohmp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
INTAL fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chelohmp tries to clinch there but INTAL circles away.

Chelohmp gets caught flat footed, as INTAL shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
INTAL throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
INTAL postures up in Chelohmp's guard and throws a big left but Chelohmp blocks it.
Chelohmp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in INTAL's guard.
INTAL keeping moving, preventing Chelohmp from controlling successfully.
INTAL is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
INTAL wants to sweep but no luck.

INTAL scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelohmp scores with a one two! INTAL had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Chelohmp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chelohmp misses with a series of wild punches.
Chelohmp looks to land a combination but INTAL avoids it well.
Chelohmp looks to land a combination but INTAL avoids it well.

INTAL drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chelohmp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chelohmp can do anything to dispel that myth.
INTAL missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as INTAL accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelohmp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chelohmp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from INTAL.
Chelohmp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for INTAL!
Chelohmp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chelohmp looks gassed!
INTAL wants to control but Chelohmp is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
INTAL keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
INTAL tries to hold on but Chelohmp postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
INTAL is trying to stand.
INTAL is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
INTAL sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

INTAL kicks Chelohmp off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Chelohmp misses.
Chelohmp throws a series of punches but INTAL avoids them all with ease.
Chelohmp throws a body punch but INTAL moves out of range.
Chelohmp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

INTAL decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JC INTAL dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

INTAL drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
INTAL landing a few strikes.
INTAL working away.
INTAL wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chelohmp keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
INTAL working the ground and pound from side control.
INTAL tries to score with some ground and pound. Chelohmp controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Chelohmp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
INTAL looking to control but instead Chelohmp has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Chelohmp misses.

INTAL darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
INTAL is looking to take a break and control but Chelohmp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
INTAL working over Chelohmp with some ground and pound. Chelohmp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
INTAL throws a strike but Chelohmp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
INTAL scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
INTAL is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
INTAL pushes down on Chelohmp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chelohmp is trying to get back to full guard.
INTAL throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
INTAL thows a huge punch but Chelohmp dodges it nicely.
Chelohmp wants to control but INTAL is keeping busy.
INTAL missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chelohmp wants to control but INTAL is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
INTAL throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

INTAL darts in and clinches Chelohmp up against the cage.
Chelohmp stops a takedown attempt from INTAL.
INTAL goes for a takedown attempt but Chelohmp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chelohmp throws a right and a left that both miss.
INTAL shoots for a double leg takedown but Chelohmp sprawls well. He's pushed INTAL's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JC INTAL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelohmp shoots in but no luck this time.
Chelohmp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chelohmp's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chelohmp duly obliges.

INTAL shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chelohmp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
INTAL won't allow Chelohmp to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
INTAL throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chelohmp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
INTAL connects with a couple of short punches.
INTAL pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chelohmp is keeping the position for now.
Chelohmp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from INTAL.
INTAL postures up in Chelohmp's guard and throws a big left but Chelohmp blocks it.
INTAL wants to pass the guard but Chelohmp is keeping the position.
Chelohmp working a defensive guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

INTAL shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JC INTAL dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chelohmp tries to clinch but INTAL moves out of range.
INTAL fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chelohmp misses with a two punch combination.
Chelohmp throws a hook but INTAL avoids it easily.
INTAL shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chelohmp as he avoids it easily.
INTAL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JC INTAL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelohmp misses with the combination.
Chelohmp misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

INTAL forces Chelohmp back against the cage and clinches.

Chelohmp is fighting off a takedown attempt but INTAL is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chelohmp to the mat. Chelohmp regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chelohmp controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
INTAL stopping the sweep attempt from Chelohmp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
INTAL throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chelohmp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
INTAL missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
INTAL distracts Chelohmp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chelohmp 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.
INTAL trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
INTAL with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
INTAL takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
INTAL shoots in but Chelohmp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
INTAL tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chelohmp swivels and escapes.

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.
Chelohmp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
INTAL fails with a takedown attempt.
INTAL shoots in but Chelohmp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from INTAL. No joy for Chelohmp on that attempt.
Ephraim Chelohmp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

INTAL darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
INTAL throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
INTAL sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chelohmp defending well though.
INTAL lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelohmp controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chelohmp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but INTAL scores with a couple of nice shots.
INTAL drops an elbow to the side of Chelohmp's head.
Nice strikes from INTAL there.
INTAL is thwarting Chelohmp's attempts to control the position.
INTAL thows a huge punch but Chelohmp dodges it nicely.

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.
INTAL looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chelohmp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
INTAL drops an elbow to the side of Chelohmp's head.
Ephraim Chelohmp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
INTAL throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
INTAL is looking to take a break and control but Chelohmp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chelohmp misses with the combination.
INTAL changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chelohmp tries to avoid it but INTAL manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chelohmp to the ground. Chelohmp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
JC INTAL is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chelohmp slaps away a takedown attempt from INTAL, before circling back to the center of the mat.
INTAL takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

INTAL drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
INTAL lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
JC INTAL showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for INTAL, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JC INTAL!