PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chicken has chosen Killing in the name of as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Chicken enters the cage!

Flash
vs
Chicken

182 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Chicken!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chicken tries to bum rush Flash with a series of wild strikes but Flash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Flash.
Chicken wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Flash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chicken, who protects the arm well.
Chicken is trying to buck Flash off.

Flash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chicken has escaped the position, nice work there.

Flash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chicken, who protects the arm well.
Chicken wants to get back to his feet but Flash drags him back down.

Flash is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chicken is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken tries to buck Flash off but Flash is having none of it.

Flash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Flash is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chicken is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chicken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chicken is pushing Flash's head away, looking to escape. Flash manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chicken is looking to regain half guard here but Flash keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Flash tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flash has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chicken tries to bench press Flash off him but Flash keeps the position.

Flash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Flash tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flash has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chicken pushes Flash away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flash gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Flash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chicken sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flash prevents Chicken from standing back up.

Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chicken defends it well.
Chicken moves into full guard.
Chicken looks gassed!
Chicken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flash trying to control but Chicken is working from the bottom.

Flash is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Flash drops back looking for a leg! Chicken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chicken manages to kick Flash off! Flash jumps back into Chicken's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chicken wants to get back to his feet but Flash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but Chicken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flash preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chicken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chicken. That's going to slow Flash down.
Mike Chicken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Flash. No joy for Chicken on that attempt.
Chicken throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flash's head.
Chicken misses with a series of wild punches.
Chicken scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chicken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flash.
Chicken's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chicken duly obliges.
Chicken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Chicken as Flash shoots in.
Good exchange - Chicken coming out on top.
Chicken throws a series of punches but Flash avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Chicken.
Chicken scores with a spinning back kick!
Flash blocks a head kick by Chicken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chicken swinging wilding here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chicken, right into the meat.
Chicken tries to clinch but Flash is having none of it.
Chicken tries to land a front kick but Flash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Chicken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flash tries for a takedown but Chicken circles away easily
and Chicken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Flash blocks a head kick by Chicken.

Chicken gets the takedown into side control.
Chicken working the head and body with strikes.
Flash is trying to control Chicken's posture but Chicken avoids it.
Chicken lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chicken's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Flash is working an open guard so Chicken takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chicken is breathing heavily.
Chicken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chicken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flash with a poor takedown

and Chicken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flash's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Flash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flash tries to strike from the bottom.
Chicken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Chicken stands up and waves to Flash to follow him.
Chicken scores with a spinning back kick!
Chicken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chicken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chicken fails to land with a series of punches.
Flash fails to land the takedown.
Chicken scores with a push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chicken lands a nice shot to the body.
Flash fails with the takedown
and Chicken counters with a series of strikes. Flash will be more careful next time no doubt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chicken!
A left and a right from Chicken both land. Nice combination.

Chicken rushes Flash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chicken prevents it.

Chicken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chicken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chicken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Chicken moves into the clinch successfully.

Chicken breaks the clinch.
Flash walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chicken.
Flash takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chicken instigates a clinch.

Chicken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Chicken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flash will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Flash tries for a takedown but Chicken circles away easily
and Chicken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chicken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chicken moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chicken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chicken fakes the leg kick and cracks Flash in the body.
Flash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flash with a poor takedown
and Chicken counters with a good low kick that Flash was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chicken is looking to clinch.
Chicken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chicken misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Chicken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Chicken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chicken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chicken throws a head kick that misses.
Chicken is looking to clinch but Flash is avoiding it.
Flash tries for a takedown but Chicken circles away easily
and Chicken counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flash is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chicken misses with a kick to the body.
Chicken scores with a three punch combo!
Chicken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flash. That did some damage!
Chicken lands a head kick. Flash smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chicken lands a two punch combo.
Flash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chicken counters with a head kick. That will keep Flash thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chicken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chicken misses with a head kick.
Flash dodges the punch combination from Chicken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken lands a head kick!
Chicken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chicken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chicken lands with a slapping head kick.
Chicken scores with a leg kick.

Chicken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chicken 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.
Flash won't allow Chicken to get back to his feet.
Chicken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flash trying to control but Chicken is working from the bottom.
Chicken wants to stand up but Flash is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flash is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chicken is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but Chicken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chicken counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chicken misses with a head kick.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt

and Chicken counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flash trying to hold on to Chicken's head to control him but Chicken postures up.

Flash is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Chicken pulls his head out easily.
Chicken tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chicken.

Flash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Chicken stands up and beckons Flash to join him on the feet.
Chicken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Chicken misses.
Chicken misses with a low kick.
Chicken digs a good hook to Flash's body.
Flash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chicken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flash's knee momentarily.
Chicken thuds a left hand into Flash's body.
Flash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chicken pinned against the cage. Chicken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chicken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jeff Flash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flash doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chicken counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chicken throwing strikes but missing.
Flash looking for a sweep. Not yet Flash, not yet.

Chicken gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chicken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chicken displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chicken counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Chicken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chicken 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Mike Chicken!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mike Chicken!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mike Chicken!

Mike Chicken wins by unanimous decision!