Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Chabot fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Chabot drives through with a takedown into Miele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Miele is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot slips nicely into half guard.
Chabot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miele wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Miele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabot is taking a breather. Miele says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
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.
Miele tries to roll over but Chabot keeps him under control.
Chabot controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chabot doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Miele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chabot's guard.
Miele working some strikes from top position.
Chabot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miele. #T3#
Miele postures up in Chabot's guard and throws a big left but Chabot blocks it.
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miele wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Chabot has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Miele counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabot is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chabot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Miele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Miele to counter with a crisp jab.
Miele looks for a takedown but Chabot sprawls well.
Miele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chabot avoids it really well and circles away.
Miele stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Miele closes the distance and pushes Chabot back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chabot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Miele darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabot desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Miele is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele wants to control but Chabot is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miele lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Miele is controlling the pace.
Chabot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Copes, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura but Chabot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miele to get the leverage.
Miele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Miele.
Miele trying to advance position but Chabot counters by regaining guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chabot managing to control the position.
Miele showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miele looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chabot.
Chabot has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Miele scores with a takedown into Chabot's guard.
Miele wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.
Miele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabot works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Miele trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Chabot seems keen to control Miele's posture.
Miele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chabot is keeping the position for now.
Chabot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele throwing strikes from guard but Chabot blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Miele slaps away a takedown attempt from Chabot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chabot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chabot misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Miele counters with a shoot takedown. Chabot fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miele passes Chabot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chabot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chabot reverses the position - he's now on top in Miele's guard.
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miele manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chabot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miele counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chabot is defended easily by Miele.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miele as he jumps to the side.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Miele shows good takedown defense. #T2##TD2#
Miele looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miele throws a strike but Chabot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Bella Miele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Miele is keeping the position.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miele wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Miele looking for a guillotine here but Chabot defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Miele 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.
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Miele instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Miele jumps guard and drags Chabot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot content to stall in guard here.
Ernest Chabot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bella Miele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miele 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bella Miele!

Event: UCF 68: Abrazos v McCarthy
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB#
Bond actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Chabot content to control rather than advance.
Bond moves into full guard. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T3##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB#
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. #REF3#
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.#R2#
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. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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! #T2#
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.#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Bond is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
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!#R3#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Bond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chabot passes into side control. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!

Event: UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Chabot. Chabot gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Chabot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.#TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Chabot defends it.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chabot has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Jones thows a huge punch but Chabot dodges it nicely.
Jones thows a huge punch but Chabot dodges it nicely.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chabot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Chabot is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Chabot won't allow it.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Chabot defends it.
Jones is looking to stall here but Chabot recovers full guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chabot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabot defends well.
Chabot advances position into side control!
Chabot staying calm.
Jones tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.#T4#
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.
Chabot just content to control the position.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chabot not doing much here. #SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chabot's defenses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chabot regains guard immediately.
Chabot has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chabot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Chabot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chabot's head.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones stays in close to Chabot's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chabot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#CL2#
Chabot gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Chabot forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Chabot checks a leg kick.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chabot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chabot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Ernest Chabot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chabot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chabot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Chabot dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Chabot pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chabot has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chabot moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones wants to control but Chabot postures up.
Light Weight Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jones is being controlled here.
Jones wants to control but Chabot postures up.
Chabot passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
Chabot avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Chabot keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chabot controlling Jones's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chabot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Chabot in his guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Weight Jones!

Event: UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Chabot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chabot tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Chabot is quick to defend against it.
Chabot shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Light Weight Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Chabot's guard.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chabot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving. #T1#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chabot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chabot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chabot tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it.
Jones is trying to improve his position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones prevents Chabot from improving position.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Chabot controlling the position.
Chabot gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in Copes inform me that Chabot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones 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.
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.
Chabot wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Chabot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Light Weight Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chabot shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chabot can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Chabot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Chabot has wrist control.#T1#
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Chabot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Jones throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chabot fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chabot's guard.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.#T3#
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chabot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Chabot defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Chabot defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Chabot on that attempt.
Ernest Chabot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones throws a strike but Chabot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabot can do to turn this around?
Chabot slips nicely into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabot is working away from the top position though.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Chabot tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Chabot controlling the action here.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Light Weight Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Light Weight Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chabot is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Chabot shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Chabot and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Chabot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chabot won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Chabot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chabot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs. #T4#
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.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Chabot is controlling the position.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back 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.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ernest Chabot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: UCF 39: Wilder v Slamister
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Astasius misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabot.
Astasius connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Astasius.
Chabot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Chabot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Astasius tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chabot is pressing down on Astasius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Astasius is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astasius misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Astasius wants to get back to full guard but Chabot has passed into side control.
Astasius wants to control but Chabot postures up.#T1#
Astasius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Astasius is working hard here to advance position.
Chabot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Astasius!
Astasius is trying desperately to improve position.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Astasius is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chabot content just to control the position here. #T2#
Astasius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Astasius is desperately trying to improve his position but Chabot has a good base and remains in mount.
Chabot controlling from mount. #T3#
Astasius tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.
Astasius regains half guard.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Astasius is trying to get back to full guard.
Chabot controlling the pace.
It looks like Chabot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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.
Astasius is looking to control Chabot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Astasius avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astasius slaps away a takedown attempt from Chabot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabot.
Piotr Astasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Astasius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernest Chabot will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Chabot looks for a takedown but Astasius sprawls well.
Astasius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chabot.
Piotr Astasius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chabot fails with the takedown.
It looked like Astasius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piotr Astasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Astasius slaps away a takedown attempt from Chabot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Astasius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chabot goes for a double leg but Astasius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Astasius continues to drive forward.
Astasius lands with a good body shot.
Astasius lands a nice looking body shot.
Chabot tries for a takedown but Astasius circles away easily
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chabot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chabot shoots in but Astasius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chabot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astasius is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Astasius is keeping the position.#T1#
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Astasius.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Astasius controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chabot is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Astasius.#T2#
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.
Astasius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chabot's hands.#TD2#
Chabot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.
Astasius gets full guard.
Astasius will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chabot postures up.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Astasius striking off his back but it's not causing Chabot any problems.
Astasius trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Astasius connects with a right hand. Chabot shakes it off.
Chabot darts in looking for a takedown but Astasius gets double underhooks and turns Chabot into the cage.
Astasius scores with a decent looking hook.
Astasius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chabot.
Astasius lands a right hook to the body.
Astasius scores with a body shot.
Chabot moves forwards but Astasius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ernest Chabot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Astasius tries to avoid it but Chabot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Astasius to the ground. Astasius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Astasius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Astasius scores with a shot to the body.
Astasius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chabot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chabot shoots and misses
and Astasius counters with a nice uppercut.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chabot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astasius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chabot has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Astasius connects with a single shot there.
Astasius stuns Chabot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chabot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Astasius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chabot fails with a takedown attempt.
Chabot is breathing heavily.
Astasius stuffs the takedown attempt from Chabot. Chabot gets slowly back to his feet.
As Chabot looks to move away, Astasius throws a big counter combo but Chabot just gets out of the way.
Piotr Astasius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Astasius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chabot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Astasius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabot can do to turn this around?
Astasius lands a jab to the nose.
Astasius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chabot back to the cage. Astasius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice sprawl there from Astasius as Chabot shoots in.
Chabot with a poor takedown
and Astasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Astasius dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Astasius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Astasius.
Astasius lands a slapping body shot.
Chabot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Astasius stuffs the takedown.
Astasius dips to his left and cracks Chabot with an uppercut!
Chabot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Astasius lands a body shot. #TD2#
Chabot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Astasius's half guard.
Chabot is thwarting Astasius's attempts to control the position.
Chabot blocks the strikes from Astasius.
Chabot stalling.
Astasius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabot is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Chabot blocks the strikes from Astasius.
Astasius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabot is working away from the top position though.
Chabot prevents Astasius from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chabot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Astasius leaves Chabot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Piotr Astasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Chabot avoids the body shot from Astasius.
Chabot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Astasius lands with a nice combination. Chabot backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Chabot doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Astasius to counter with a crisp jab.
Chabot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Astasius circles away.
Chabot fails with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chabot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chabot fails with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Astasius finds it's way through Chabot's defenses.
Chabot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
A shot to the liver by Astasius. Beautiful body shot.
Chabot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Astasius to counter with a crisp jab.
Chabot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Astasius throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Astasius!
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astasius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Astasius catches Chabot right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Astasius's waist but Astasius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.
Astasius lands a body shot.
Chabot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Astasius scores with a jab to the body.
Chabot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Astasius stuns Chabot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chabot has his takedown stuffed
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chabot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Astasius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Astasius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Astasius. Beautiful body shot.
Piotr Astasius is winning the standup battle so far.
Astasius dips to his left and cracks Chabot with an uppercut!
Chabot shoots for a double leg takedown but Astasius sprawls well. He's pushed Chabot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Astasius throws a combination. Chabot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astasius throws a series of punches but Chabot avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Chabot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Astasius.
Astasius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chabot fails with the takedown.
Astasius looks to land a combination. Chabot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Astasius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astasius scores with a three punch combo!
Chabot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chabot shoots in looking for a takedown but Astasius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chabot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chabot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astasius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Astasius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astasius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Astasius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astasius throws a combination. Chabot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chabot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astasius avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Astasius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Astasius 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Astasius!

Event: UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Chabot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rojas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas being controlled for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rojas can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chabot controlling the position. #T1#
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rojas for as long as he can get away with.
Rojas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here.
Chabot advances nicely into full mount.
Chabot takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chabot controlling the position well here. Rojas rolled but Chabot kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rojas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rojas trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now. #T3#
Chabot just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rojas is trying to stand back up.
Chabot slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rojas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chabot.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Rojas has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rojas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Rojas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot 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.#R2#
Rojas catches Chabot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Chabot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rojas's half guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Rojas has his hands clasped together around Chabot's back. He's all about the action.
Chabot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot is pressing down on Rojas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rojas is holding on for now. #T1#
Chabot is controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chabot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
Chabot continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Chabot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rojas to the mat! Rojas manages to get full guard.
Chabot is standing up over Rojas. Rojas looks to escape but Chabot dives into side control. #REVB#
Chabot moves into full mount! #T2#
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rojas tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot takes his back!
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Rojas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rojas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Rojas has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Chabot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rojas's body.
More hug and hope from Chabot.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Further stalling from Chabot.
Ernest Chabot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Chabot gets a double leg takedown into Rojas's guard.
Adriel Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chabot is standing up over Rojas. Rojas looks to escape but Chabot dives into side control.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rojas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chabot has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rojas trying his best to control but Chabot has mounted him.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chabot works his way to his opponent's back.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Chabot has the hooks in. Rojas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
What can Rojas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Rojas trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now.
Chabot is riding his opponent, not letting Rojas buck him off.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chabot is stinking the place up with his stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chabot.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rojas tries to escape but Chabot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chabot controls the position.
Rojas is trying to stand back up.
Chabot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rojas's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chabot, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Chabot!

Event: SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Chabot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tone to the mat! Tone manages to get full guard.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot won't allow Tone to get back to his feet.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tone wants to stand up but Chabot is controlling him.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tone keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot is standing up over Tone. Tone looks to escape but Chabot dives into side control.
Tone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot takes a little break here. Tone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chabot tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Tone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chabot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Tone trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
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.
Tone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chabot moves to back control.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chabot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tone doesn't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now.
Chabot is riding his opponent, not letting Tone buck him off.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot controls the position.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chabot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tone's body.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tone for as long as he can get away with.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chabot keeps control of the position easily here as Tone tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Chabot looking to score a takedown here. Tone is defending well but Chabot drives through and ends up in Tone's guard.#ES2#
Tone pushes Chabot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Chabot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tone tries to kick Chabot off but Chabot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chabot prevents Tone from improving his position.
Chabot trying to control the pace.
We've been informed that Tone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tone is trying to stand up here but Chabot is controlling him well.
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Chabot continues to stall.
Tone is trying to stand up here but Chabot is controlling him well.
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.
Tone tries to roll over but Chabot keeps him under control.
Tone tries to kick Chabot off but Chabot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ernest Chabot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chabot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tone is looking to escape.
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chabot works his way into side control.
Tone wants to get back to his feet but Chabot drags him back down.
Chabot controlling the position from side mount.
Chabot advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot is looking to work his way around to Tone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tone tries to buck Chabot off but he can't manage it.
Chabot controlling from mount.
Tone really wants to buck Chabot off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tone is trying to stand up.
Chabot wants to take Tone's back here but Tone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chabot fails to advance to Tone's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chabot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chabot showed some decent athleticism there.
Tone tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chabot manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tone squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chabot moves to the back position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot controls the position.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Tone has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tone wants to get back to his feet.
Chabot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tone can do to turn this around?
Tone trying to control the hands but Chabot breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chabot controlling the positon.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I would not like to be Tone right now.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now.
Chabot controlling the position well here. Tone rolled but Chabot kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot controls the action.
More hug and hope from Chabot.
Tone is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chabot really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tone.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Tone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tony Tone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chabot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Chabot!

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Chabot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Hayes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chabot's head.#TD#
Hayes gets caught flat footed, as Chabot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chabot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot pushing down on Hayes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Chabot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chabot controlling from mount. #T2#
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hayes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chabot controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Chabot.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot 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.#R2##TD#
Chabot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chabot lands in his opponent's guard.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayes is keeping the position for now.
Chabot slips nicely into half guard.
Hayes tries to roll over but Chabot keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
Hayes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chabot wants to advance to full mount but Hayes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chabot controls the pace.
Chabot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Chabot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chabot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chabot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hayes tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabot happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
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 passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hayes!
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chabot.
Chabot continues to hold on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Hayes finds it's target.#TD#
Chabot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hayes is trying to escape back to his feet but Chabot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hayes prevents Chabot from improving position.
Chabot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chabot working away.
Chabot controls the position from side control.
Chabot continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chabot is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Chabot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hayes!
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Chabot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Chabot moves to back control.
Chabot is riding his opponent, not letting Hayes buck him off.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
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.
Freedman Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chabot, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Chabot!

Event: SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Kickman lands a jab-cross combination.
A good leg kick by Kickman.
Kickman scores with a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chabot.
Kickman seems a little lost for a moment, as Chabot dominates the positioning.
Chabot has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kickman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chabot in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kickman is trying to improve his position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Kickman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kickman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kickman is trying to buck Chabot off.
Chabot just content to control the position.
Kickman is looking to regain half guard here but Chabot keeps moving and retains side control.
Chabot slows the pace down. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kickman is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kickman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Kickman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kickman lands a head kick. Chabot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No luck for Chabot with that takedown attempt.
Chabot shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kickman scores with a head kick. Chabot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kickman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chabot's head.
Chabot fails with a takedown attempt.
Chabot darts in looking for a takedown but Kickman gets double underhooks and turns Chabot into the cage.
Kickman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Kickman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kickman scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Kickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kickman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chabot. That did some damage!
A left and a right from Kickman both land. Nice combination.
Chabot shoots in but Kickman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kickman lands a head kick. Chabot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kickman connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Chabot is rocked!#TD#
Chabot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kickman's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabot trying to control the pace.
Kickman moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot preventing the sweep.
Chabot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kickman's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chabot works his way into full mount!
Chabot controlling his opponent.
Kickman is looking to improve his position but Chabot isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Kickman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Kickman. No joy for Chabot on that attempt.
As Chabot backs off Kickman throws a huge counter combo but Chabot manages to avoid it all.
Two Kickman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kickman throws a series of strikes that have Chabot backpedaling.
Kickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kickman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kickman lands a high kick!
Chabot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kickman is fending him off so far but Chabot persists. Nope, Kickman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kickman throws a one two combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chabot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kickman - the referee stops the clock and Chabot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kickman. Chabot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickman jabs Chabot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kickman lands an overhand right.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kickman's waist but Kickman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kickman tries to sprawl but Chabot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kickman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chabot is thwarting Kickman's attempts to control the position.
Kickman wants to control but Chabot passes into side.
Kickman is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it. #T1#
What's Kickman going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kickman is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it.
Kickman is looking to regain half guard here but Chabot keeps moving and retains side control.
Chabot controls the position from side control.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kickman for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kickman looking for a sweep but Chabot has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Chabot.#T3#
Kickman tries to lock up and control but Chabot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount.
Kickman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kickman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chabot works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kickman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kickman wants to control but Chabot is having none of it.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Kickman is looking to get to half guard.
Kickman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kickman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chabot has taken his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Kickman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chabot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kickman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Kickman slams his shin into Chabot's torso.
Chabot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kickman lands with a kick to the temple. Chabot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Chabot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickman did well to prevent Chabot getting side control.
Kickman manages to get to full guard.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kickman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kickman trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Kickman trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
Chabot prevents Kickman from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chabot or perhaps it was just good defense by Kickman, which made it look bad. #TD#
Chabot drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kickman 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. #SUB2#
Kickman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kickman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Kickman's legs - danger averted.
Kickman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kickman is keeping the position for now.
Chabot won't allow Kickman to sweep him here.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kickman has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Kickman wants to hit a sweep here but Chabot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kickman there!
Chabot controlling the pace for now.
Kickman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Chabot moves to the back.
Kickman rolls, trying to escape but Chabot keeps control of the position.
Chabot biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kickman can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Two Kickman.
I've got Kickman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Kickman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Chabot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Willams looking to control.
Chabot passes Willams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chabot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Willams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Willams is breathing heavily.
Chabot takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chabot is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
It looks like Chabot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Willams rolls, trying to escape but Chabot keeps control of the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chabot controls the position.
More stalling from Chabot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot 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.#R2##TD2#
Chabot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Willams did well to prevent Chabot getting side control.
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.
Chabot is continuing to stall.
Chabot with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The adventures of Chabot the control monster continue. Boring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot works his way into side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chabot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Willams!
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chabot with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chabot controlling from mount.
Chabot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Willams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chabot gets a double leg takedown into Willams's guard.
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willams is keeping the position for now.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willams controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chabot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabot stalling. #T2#
Chabot frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chabot controlling from mount. #T3#
Willams has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Chabot has good solid back control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Chabot.
Ernest Chabot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willams is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chabot 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Chabot!

Event: AW Invitational - Round 11
Date: Nov 28, 2023

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

150 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Chabot

Boone

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chabot shoots in and bounces Boone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Boone
Chabot stays in close to Boone's body and controls the position.
Boone looking to control.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Boone has his hands on Chabot's head, controlling the position.
Boone controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Chabot controlling from the top position. #T2#
Chabot is looking to pass into half guard but Boone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boone is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (2) Boone
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chabot holds on and takes a little breather.
Boone trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boone trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Chabot wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Chabot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (5) Boone
Chabot tries to improve position but can't.
Chabot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chabot tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Boone working away.
Boone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chabot wants to control but Boone postures up.
Boone wants to take a breather but Chabot manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boone.
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Chabot pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Boone won't allow Chabot to sweep him here.
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot is looking to sweep but instead, Boone has passed into half guard.
Boone is trying to control. Chabot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Boone prevents Chabot from improving his position.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Chabot keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Boone wants to take a breather but Chabot is having none of it.
Boone moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (8) Boone
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Chabot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Chabot is letting Boone control him for a moment.
Chabot is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Chabot regains half guard.
Chabot won't allow Boone to pass to mount.
Boone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chabot tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. #T12#
Boone wants to free his trapped foot but Chabot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chabot is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Chabot is working hard here to advance position.
Boone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (11) Boone
Boone looking to control but Chabot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Chabot looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Chabot tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Boone content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone trying to control but Chabot is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Cleetus Boone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 9
Date: Nov 22, 2023

150 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Boone

Chabot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boone.
Chabot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chabot wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Chabot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boone!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (0) vs (4) Chabot
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chabot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Chabot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Boone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boone prevents Chabot from improving position.
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.
Chabot controls the position.#T2#
Boone is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it.
Chabot is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boone stops Chabot from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boone is being controlled here.
Boone tries to bench press Chabot off him but Chabot keeps the position.
Chabot takes a little break here. Boone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chabot tries to move to mount but Boone blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
The referee asks Chabot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chabot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boone sneaks back into half guard.
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot is thwarting Boone's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.#T7##T8#
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Chabot is very close to passing his half guard.
Chabot stalling. #T9#
Boone trying to control from the bottom.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T11#
Chabot is thwarting Boone's attempts to control the position.
Chabot trying to control the pace.
Chabot moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (7) Chabot#T12#
A lull in the action here as Chabot stalls from top position.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot controls the position from side control.
Chabot tries to move to full mount but Boone actually manages to regain half guard.
Chabot is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Chabot wants to advance to full mount but Boone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boone is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Chabot.
Boone is trying to keep Chabot in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 7 to 0.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 8
Date: Nov 19, 2023

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Chabot

Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chabot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Silva
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva trying to control but Chabot postures up.
Chabot not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Chabot trying to control the pace. #T1#
Silva is looking to control Chabot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva 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!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chabot (2) vs (4) Silva
Silva wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy.
Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chabot's body.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T2#
Chabot can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chabot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva trying to control momentarily. #T3#
Silva is hanging on to Chabot's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Silva goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Chabot escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (4) vs (4) Silva
Silva tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (4) vs (6) Silva
Silva wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chabot haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom. #T8#
Chabot wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chabot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chabot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chabot!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chabot (8) vs (6) Silva#T9#
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chabot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Chabot keeps moving and retains side control.
Chabot working away.
Chabot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chabot works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chabot (10) vs (6) Silva
Chabot with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Chabot has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Chabot avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Chabot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy.
Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 7
Date: Nov 16, 2023

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

168 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Chabot

Miyao

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chabot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyao pinned against the cage. Miyao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chabot has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chabot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyao gets control of Chabot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miyao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a triangle but Chabot pushes his legs off easily.
Chabot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chabot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyao on the ground.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chabot passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (3) vs (0) Miyao#T2#
Miyao tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyao can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Chabot stalls from top position.#T3#
Miyao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chabot's best efforts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Miyao's legs - danger averted.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyao controlling the position.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (3) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Chabot controlling the position.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao preventing the sweep.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T6#
Miyao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Miyao seems to be working for a kimura but Chabot defends the submission attempt.
Miyao trying to control the action but Chabot is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miyao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chabot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyao.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Chabot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Miyao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyao wants to pass to mount but Chabot is defending the position.
Miyao prevents Chabot from improving his position.#T8#
Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Chabot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyao controlling the pace.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Chabot is working away.
Chabot trying to control from the bottom. #T9#
Miyao trying to control the action but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Chabot wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyao is looking to stall here but Chabot recovers full guard.
Miyao trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom. #T10#
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chabot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao advances to half guard.
Chabot is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Chabot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Miyao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyao is keen to just control but Chabot is a slippery customer.
Miyao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chabot is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Chabot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Chabot is retaining full guard.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Chabot can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Miyao is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (3) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao taking a break here but Chabot is having none of it and regains half guard. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyao in particular looking to stall.
Chabot is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao trying to advance position but Chabot counters by regaining guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 5 to 3.
After winning the bout, Joao Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 6
Date: Nov 13, 2023

170 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Silva

Chabot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Chabot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Chabot
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to control.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #T1#
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control the position.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
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.
Silva controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Silva is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Silva looking to control.
Chabot stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T7#
Silva is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#T8#
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva has Chabot pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva trying to control the position.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T10#
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Chabot defends easily.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T11#
Silva wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Chabot content to stall in guard here.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Chabot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T13#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #T14#
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Chabot works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Chabot

And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 5 to 0.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 5
Date: Nov 10, 2023

150 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Panda

Chabot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Panda rushes Chabot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Panda manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda has Chabot pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda really is a fat lump.
Panda is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Panda keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
Chabot being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.#T3#
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #T4#
Panda trying to control the position.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chabot is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer. #T8#
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda working a defensive guard here.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Panda controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot pushes down on Panda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panda is pressing down on Chabot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabot stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position. #T10#
Panda is pulling down on Chabot's head. It's preventing any offense from Chabot, at least for the moment.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda is pulling down on Chabot's head to control his posture.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Panda is controlling Chabot's posture.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Panda working a defensive guard but Chabot passes into half guard.
Chabot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (3) Chabot
Panda wants to control but Chabot is having none of it.
Panda is looking to get to half guard.
Chabot seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Panda is holding on tight. #T13#
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Panda tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.
Chabot is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Panda can't escape the position.
Chabot controlling his opponent.
Panda tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot is trying to take his opponent's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 3 to 0.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023

170 cm
18 yrs
163 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Siddika

Chabot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chabot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Siddika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siddika (0) vs (2) Chabot
Chabot advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.
Chabot trying to mount his opponent but Siddika defends it.
Siddika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Siddika 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.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siddika 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.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siddika working a defensive guard here.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siddika is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Siddika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Siddika.
Siddika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chabot manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (2) Chabot
Chabot controlling Siddika's posture.
Siddika passes Chabot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chabot controlling the position for now.#T3#
Siddika works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (2) Chabot#SUB#
Siddika working for a submission but Chabot is keeping him at bay.
Chabot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siddika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chabot is looking to escape.
Siddika wants to control the action but instead Chabot gets a body lock and reverses into Siddika's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (5) vs (4) Chabot#T4#
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Siddika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabot defends well.#SUB#
Siddika is looking for a triangle but Chabot pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siddika is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Chabot postures up. #SUB#
Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chabot defends it easily.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chabot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siddika's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chabot in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Siddika actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6##SUB#
Siddika has an active guard here but Chabot has managed to pass into half guard.
Chabot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siddika wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Siddika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chabot pulls his head out easily.
Chabot controlling the action here.
It looks like Chabot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Siddika gets full guard.
Siddika working a defensive guard here.
Siddika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siddika keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
Siddika looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siddika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Siddika's legs - danger averted.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siddika being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Siddika is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Siddika throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chabot escapes and throws Siddika's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (7) Chabot
Siddika seems a little lost for a moment, as Chabot dominates the positioning.#T9#
Chabot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siddika's legs.
Siddika is trying to improve his position.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Siddika is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chabot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Siddika is defending well. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chabot prevents Siddika from improving his position.
Siddika is trying to control but can't.
Chabot slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Siddika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabot is working away from the top position though.
Chabot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siddika wants to get back to full guard.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siddika is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chabot is thwarting Siddika's attempts to control the position.
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siddika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chabot controls the pace.#T12#
Siddika trying to control the position.
Siddika wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment.
Chabot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Siddika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siddika is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T13#
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siddika wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siddika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Siddika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siddika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siddika wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment.
Chabot content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 7 to 5.
In defeat, Brijbhushan Siddika stepped up to the mic, saying 'He who seldom speaks will have no enemies.'.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023

180 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Donkulus

Chabot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rick Donkulus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Donkulus tries to clinch but Chabot is having none of it. #TD2#
Chabot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donkulus (0) vs (4) Chabot
Donkulus tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.
Donkulus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chabot off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donkulus (4) vs (4) Chabot
Chabot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donkulus. #SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donkulus working for a choke but Chabot is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish.
Donkulus struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Donkulus working for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus 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 Donkulus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB#
Donkulus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chabot is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Donkulus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chabot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donkulus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Donkulus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish. #T3##SUB#
Chabot showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Donkulus looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donkulus. #T4##SUB#
Chabot fending off the submission attempt from Donkulus.
Donkulus trying to control.#SUB#
Donkulus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chabot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabot is trying to break free. #T5##SUB#
Chabot fending off the submission attempt from Donkulus.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Donkulus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Donkulus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish. #T6##SUB#
Chabot defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donkulus's arms. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabot is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Donkulus is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well. #T7#
Donkulus is not going to allow Chabot to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Donkulus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chabot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chabot is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Donkulus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Donkulus is looking for a choke. Chabot gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Chabot manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkulus (4) vs (6) Chabot
Chabot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8##SUB#
Donkulus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Chabot pushes down on Donkulus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Donkulus gets full guard.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Donkulus is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Donkulus 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. #SUB#
Donkulus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chabot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10##SUB#
Donkulus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Donkulus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Donkulus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Donkulus has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Donkulus.#T11#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Chabot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Donkulus has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donkulus trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer. #T12#
Chabot passes Donkulus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donkulus tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donkulus (4) vs (9) Chabot
Chabot controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Chabot wants to take Donkulus's back here but Donkulus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Donkulus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donkulus tries to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T14#
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donkulus is trying to escape the mount.
Donkulus tries to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkulus is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 9 to 4.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

162 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Chabot

Lavi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Avital Lavi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chabot looking to score a takedown here. Lavi is defending well but Chabot drives through and ends up in Lavi's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Lavi
Chabot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chabot passes into half guard.
Chabot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavi is pressing down on Chabot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Lavi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Lavi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chabot escapes and throws Lavi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (5) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lavi manages to get back to half guard.
Lavi is looking to improve his position.
Lavi regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lavi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lavi looking to control. #SUB2#
Lavi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chabot stacks Lavi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chabot!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (8) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Chabot taking a breather here.
Lavi is looking for a sweep.
Chabot gets to mount! Lavi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chabot (10) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavi regains half guard.#T4#
Chabot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Chabot.
Chabot is pressing down on Lavi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavi is holding on for now.
Lavi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chabot passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (13) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi working to try and regain half guard. #T5#
Lavi is still trying to improve position.
Chabot controlling from mount.
Lavi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavi tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.#T6#
Chabot controlling the pace for now.
Lavi wants to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavi regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lavi is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Lavi is trying to control but Chabot manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (16) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi tries to reverse the position but Chabot maintains control.
Chabot controlling the pace for now.
Lavi is looking to improve his position but Chabot isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavi wants to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.#T8#
Chabot controlling from mount.
Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here. #T9#
Chabot content just to control the position here.
Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chabot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chabot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chabot is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T11##SUB2#
Lavi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chabot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lavi actively working from the bottom here.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
Lavi with the active half guard here but Chabot passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (19) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavi seems a little lost for a moment, as Chabot dominates the positioning.
Lavi tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.#T13#
Lavi is letting Chabot control him for a moment.
Lavi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chabot taking a breather here.
Lavi is trying to get back to half guard.
Chabot in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Chabot wants to control for a moment but Lavi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lavi wants to improve his position but Chabot is controlling well.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavi is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.

Event: AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023

178 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

168 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Chabot

Miyao

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Miyao clinches. #TD#
Chabot tightens his grip and picks Miyao up, before dumping him to the ground. Miyao manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself. #SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabot defends well.
Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabot passes into half guard.
Miyao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up. #SUB2#
Miyao 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.
Miyao working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Miyao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chabot controls the pace.
Chabot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chabot stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyao for as long as he can get away with.
Miyao looking to control. #T2#
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Miyao working for a triangle but Chabot defends it easily.
Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chabot's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (2) Miyao#T3#
Miyao trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Chabot is retaining full guard.
Miyao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyao pushes down on Chabot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Chabot is working away. #SUB2#
Miyao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyao is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (5) Miyao#T4#
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Miyao trying to control but Chabot is having none of it.
Miyao prevents Chabot from getting the reversal.
Miyao tries to control but Chabot wriggling away. #T5##SUB2#
Miyao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Miyao is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chabot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chabot shrugs it off.
Miyao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chabot tries to hold on but Miyao postures up.#T6##SUB2#
Miyao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miyao tries to control but Chabot wriggling away.
Chabot is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chabot is looking to escape. #T7#
Miyao takes Chabot's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chabot is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chabot (2) vs (8) Miyao
Chabot looking to control the position. #SUB2#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Miyao is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T8##SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Miyao is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well.
Chabot can't escape the position. #T9#
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Chabot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miyao.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miyao's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Miyao working for the choke. #T10##SUB2#
Chabot showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Miyao is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chabot tries to break free.
Miyao not allowing Chabot to control his hands. #SUB2#
Miyao patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chabot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyao on the ground.#T11#
Miyao tries to get the hooks in deep but Chabot pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Miyao working for a choke but Chabot is defending well. #SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Chabot right now. #T12##SUB2#
Miyao is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well. #SUB2#
Miyao looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Miyao tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke.
Chabot trying to control the action but Miyao just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Chabot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Chabot showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Miyao is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well. #SUB2#
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T14##SUB2#
Miyao looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Miyao is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabot is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Miyao has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chabot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Miyao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chabot is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Miyao has got his arm under Chabot's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Chabot has spun round into Miyao's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (4) vs (8) Miyao

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Joao Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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