PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Tabernacle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey Bingham has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matthew Tabernacle's chin.

Tabernacle
vs
Bingham

150 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Tabernacle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Bingham!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingham throws a head kick but Tabernacle moves out of range.
Bingham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bingham throws a head kick that Tabernacle semi-blocks.
Bingham misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Bingham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Bingham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tabernacle, pushing him back against the cage.
Bingham with a knee to the head.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but Tabernacle blocks with his arms.
Bingham looking to slow down the pace here.
Bingham misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham looking to throw knees to the head but Tabernacle is blocking nicely.
Tabernacle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bingham prevents it.
Bingham scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Matthew Tabernacle has been cut.
Bingham misses with a knee strike.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Bingham lands a knee to the head.
Bingham misses with a knee strike.
Bingham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tabernacle's face.
Bingham misses with a knee to the head.
Bingham misses with a knee strike.
Tabernacle tries for a takedown but Bingham manages to get underhooks.
Bingham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bingham looking to throw knees to the head but Tabernacle is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham tries a knee to the head but Tabernacle blocks it.
Bingham looks winded!
Tabernacle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bingham.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tabernacle as Bingham tries to tie him up.
Bingham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bingham misses with a knee strike.
Bingham misses with a knee strike.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but Tabernacle blocks with his arms.
Bingham misses with a knee to the head.
Bingham is trying to push Tabernacle away but Tabernacle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tabernacle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bingham just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Tabernacle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabernacle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bingham looking to throw knees to the head but Tabernacle is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bingham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tabernacle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bingham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bingham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tabernacle avoids it.
Bingham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tabernacle tries for a takedown but Bingham manages to get underhooks.
Bingham misses with a knee to the head.
Bingham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bingham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tabernacle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bingham lands a knee to the head.
Tabernacle avoiding damage as Bingham throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham missing with knees to the body.
Bingham gets underhooks to prevent Tabernacle's takedown attempt.
Tabernacle jumps guard but Bingham stands there with Tabernacle around his waist. Tabernacle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bingham tries a knee to the head but Tabernacle blocks it.
Bingham landing knees to the head.
Tabernacle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bingham after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tabernacle is looking for a takedown.
Bingham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tabernacle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bingham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Bingham.
Bingham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tabernacle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tabernacle takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Bingham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Tabernacle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tabernacle tries to keep at a distance but Bingham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bingham connects with a knee to the head.
Bingham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bingham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tabernacle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bingham looking to throw knees to the head but Tabernacle is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Bingham.
Bingham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingham lands a knee to the head.
Bingham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harvey Bingham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bingham.
Bingham is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bingham connects with a knee to the head.
Bingham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Bingham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tabernacle is defending well for now.
Tabernacle tries to pull guard but Bingham won't allow it.
Tabernacle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bingham prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Tabernacle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bingham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but Tabernacle blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bingham looking to throw knees to the head but Tabernacle is blocking nicely.
Bingham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tabernacle is trying to pull guard but Bingham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bingham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tabernacle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bingham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tabernacle prevents Bingham from breaking the clinch.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bingham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tabernacle is trying to pull guard but Bingham has him pressed against the cage.
Tabernacle jumps guard but Bingham stands there with Tabernacle around his waist. Tabernacle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham misses with a knee strike.
Bingham looking to throw knees to the head but Tabernacle is blocking nicely.
Tabernacle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bingham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tabernacle's face.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Bingham misses with a knee strike.
Tabernacle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bingham to keep the fight standing.
Bingham tries a knee to the head but Tabernacle blocks it.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tabernacle is working for takedown but Bingham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tabernacle is trying to pull guard but Bingham has him pressed against the cage.
Bingham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabernacle is working for takedown but Bingham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Bingham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tabernacle.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but Tabernacle blocks with his arms.
Bingham misses with a knee to the head.
Bingham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bingham stops a takedown attempt from Tabernacle.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Tabernacle wants to take the fight to the mat but Bingham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tabernacle is working for takedown but Bingham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bingham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tabernacle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tabernacle jumps guard but Bingham stands there with Tabernacle around his waist. Tabernacle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Bingham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Tabernacle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tabernacle blocks a low kick nicely.
Bingham throws a head kick that Tabernacle semi-blocks.
Bingham throws a nice outside leg kick.

Bingham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tabernacle, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tabernacle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bingham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Bingham looking to throw knees to the head but Tabernacle is blocking nicely.
Bingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham misses with a knee strike.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bingham scores with a knee to the head.
Tabernacle is trying to pull guard but Bingham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tabernacle jumps guard but Bingham stands there with Tabernacle around his waist. Tabernacle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tabernacle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Tabernacle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bingham trying to stall but Tabernacle improves his position.
Bingham looking to throw knees to the head but Tabernacle is blocking nicely.
Tabernacle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tabernacle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bingham is defending well.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tabernacle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bingham to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bingham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bingham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tabernacle is defending well for now.
Tabernacle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bingham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bingham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tabernacle.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Bingham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabernacle blocks it with crossed arms.
Tabernacle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabernacle tries to score a body lock takedown but Bingham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tabernacle fails to pull guard.
Bingham scores with a knee to the head.
Bingham prevents the takedown attempt.
Bingham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bingham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bingham connects with a knee to the head.
Bingham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tabernacle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bingham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tabernacle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bingham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tabernacle's face.
Tabernacle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tabernacle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bingham misses with a knee to the head.
Bingham misses with a knee to the head.
Bingham scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bingham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bingham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tabernacle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matthew Tabernacle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bingham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Bingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bingham 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Bingham!