PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chabala
vs
Vincent

169 cm
30
168 lbs
19 - 7 - 2

178 cm
31
160 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabala digs a good body shot into Vincent's ribs.
Chabala scores with a nice body kick.
Vincent tests Chabala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vincent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vincent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chabala.
Chabala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vincent's head backwards.
Chabala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vincent lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Chabala misses.
Chabala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chabala throws the left hand but Vincent avoids the punch easily.
Vincent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chabala.
A telegraphed right hand from Chabala misses the target.
Vincent takes one on the button.
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!
Chabala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vincent or perhaps it was just good defense by Chabala, which made it look bad.
Vincent moves out of range as Chabala strikes.
Vincent changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chabala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chabala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vincent.
Chabala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vincent is able to avoid easily.
Chabala thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Chabala.
Chabala thuds his right hand into Vincent's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala wants to slow Vincent down by chopping away at his legs.
Vincent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chabala.
Vincent has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A lazy left from Vincent finds it's target.
Chabala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vincent connects with a looping right hand.
Vinnie Vincent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala missing with a left hand there. Vincent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chabala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chabala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vincent tries to clinch but Chabala moves out of range.
Chabala drops his hands momentarily and Vincent takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chabala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Vincent blocks the low kick.
Vincent swings widly with a right hand
and Chabala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vincent really felt that one!
Chabala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vincent checks it well.
Matt Chabala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chabala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chabala misses the jab.
Chabala misses with a straight left.
Vincent throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vincent has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vincent connects with a body shot that sends Chabala's belly button to the back.
Vincent misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Chabala.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Chabala.
Chabala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vincent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Chabala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chabala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vincent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Chabala.
A head punch on the inside from Chabala fails to land.
Vincent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vincent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chabala avoiding damage.
Chabala content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vincent tries to throw a body punch but Chabala avoids it by throwing Vincent back against the cage.
Vincent lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chabala backwards.
Chabala misses with the head strike.
Vincent blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Chabala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vincent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chabala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vincent checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Vincent blocks the leg kick.
And Vincent tries to counter it with a takedown but Chabala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vincent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chabala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chabala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vincent moves in looking to clinch but Chabala pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Chabala.
Chabala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vincent.
Vincent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chabala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vincent throws out the jab.
Vincent wants to slow Chabala down by chopping away at his legs.
Chabala misses with a low kick as Vincent jumps back.
Vincent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chabala defends it well.
Chabala takes a swing at Vincent's ribcage but misses.
Chabala avoids the head kick by Vincent.
Vincent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chabala misses with an uppercut.

Vincent closes the distance and clinches.
Chabala tries to throw a body punch but Vincent avoids it by throwing Chabala back against the cage.

Chabala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chabala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vincent.
A swing and a miss from Chabala.
Vincent lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Chabala.
Vincent throws a right hand that Chabala ducks under and follows up with a left that Chabala also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Vincent blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent throws an overhand right that lands on Chabala's shoulder, as Chabala tries to avoid the shot.
Chabala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Chabala blocks the low kick.
Chabala thows a left - swing and a miss!

Vincent has managed to clinch.
Chabala throws a punch but it's blocked by Vincent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chabala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chabala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chabala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chabala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vincent backwards.
Chabala tries to work over Vincent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vincent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vincent being controlled against the cage.
Vincent works on Chabala's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vincent lands a right hand.
Vincent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chabala's elbow.
Vincent lands with a left to the head.
Chabala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vincent backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Chabala dominated that round.
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.

Chabala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chabala lands a jab-cross combination.
Vincent lands a lovely overhand right.
Vincent throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chabala on the side of the head.
Vincent tries to clinch but Chabala moves out of range.
Vincent throws a low kick, looking for Chabala's leg but Chabala calmly moves out of range.
Vincent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vincent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vincent looks to land a left hand but Chabala moved out of range nicely.
Chabala jabs Vincent to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chabala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chabala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vincent was well out of range. Poor timing from Chabala.
Vincent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vincent moves into the clinch successfully.
Vincent misses with some punches.
Chabala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chabala blocks an uppercut.
Vinnie Vincent seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vincent misses with a punch to the body.
Chabala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Chabala as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Chabala.
Chabala wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vincent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chabala throws a leg kick that misses.
Vincent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chabala defends it well.
Vincent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Chabala.
Vincent misses with the combination.
Chabala throws a body punch but Vincent moves out of range.
Vincent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chabala defends it well.
Vincent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chabala throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Chabala - just one landing.
Chabala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chabala connects with an inside leg kick.
Chabala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vincent tried to score with a low kick but Chabala checks it.
Vincent avoids the body shot from Chabala.
Chabala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vincent staying out of range there.
Chabala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vincent throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chabala throws a low kick, looking for Vincent's leg but Vincent calmly moves out of range.
Chabala throws an overhand right that lands on Vincent's shoulder, as Vincent tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Vincent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vincent thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Vincent.
Chabala lands with a hook. Vincent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chabala looks to score with a jab to the body but Vincent is just out of range.
Chabala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vincent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chabala can pounce on him.
Chabala cracks Vincent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chabala just misses with a punch to the body.

Vincent scores with a takedown into Chabala's guard.
Vincent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vincent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vincent trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala trying to control the position.
Chabala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vincent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chabala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chabala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vincent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chabala controlling the position.
Vincent trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.
Vincent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chabala haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vincent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's four 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vincent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vincent cracks Chabala with a solid left hand.
Chabala trying to control the position.

Chabala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vincent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chabala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vincent trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chabala throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
Vincent shoots in but no luck this time.
Vincent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vincent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chabala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vincent digs a good hook to Chabala's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Chabala will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vincent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vincent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chabala holds on to Vincent's head and controls the position momentarily.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chabala keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent tries to score with some ground and pound. Chabala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Vincent seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vincent trying to control the position but Chabala is working away.
Vinnie Vincent has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Vincent's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chabala tries to buck Vincent off but Vincent is having none of it.

Vincent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vincent is working Chabala over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chabala dodges the ground and pound from Vincent.
Vincent with the ground and pound but Chabala regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Chabala is trying to get back to full guard.
Chabala wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vincent.

Vincent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chabala is just riding it out for now. Vincent eventually gives up the hold.
Chabala trying to hold on to Vincent's head to control him but Vincent postures up.
Chabala is positioning himself well to prevent Vincent advancing to mount.
Chabala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vincent scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala is doing well to control the position and prevent Vincent from advancing to side control.
Chabala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vincent.
Chabala trying to control here.
Vincent is keen to just control but Chabala is a slippery customer.
Chabala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vincent.

Chabala working for a triangle but Vincent defends it easily.
Vincent controlling from the top position.

That's four 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.
Vincent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chabala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vincent landing some decent shots from guard.
Vincent scoring with some ground and pound.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chabala's head.
Vinnie Vincent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vincent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chabala 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chabala!
After the big win, Matt Chabala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.