PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 537 p4p, 1050 weight class) and James Aregood (ranked 78 p4p, 145 weight class). James Aregood has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matteo Chibaclov's chin.

Chibaclov
vs
Aregood

187 cm
27
195
11 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
197
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Aregood!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chibaclov tries to keep at a distance but Aregood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chibaclov takes a shot to the head.
Aregood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
Aregood scores with a shot to the side of Chibaclov's head.
A nice left hand lands by Aregood.
Chibaclov takes a shot to the head.
Chibaclov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aregood prevents it.
Chibaclov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aregood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aregood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aregood.
Aregood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chibaclov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aregood is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chibaclov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aregood fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Aregood moves into the clinch successfully.
Chibaclov jumps guard but Aregood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aregood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aregood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aregood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aregood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aregood.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aregood.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aregood drops Chibaclov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chibaclov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Chibaclov is rocked!
Aregood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Chibaclov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Aregood.
Aregood lands with a short shot to the head.
Chibaclov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aregood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aregood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Aregood.
Chibaclov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aregood after a bit of a struggle.
Chibaclov is breathing heavily.
Aregood lands a left hand.
Aregood lands a shoulder strike.
Aregood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aregood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Aregood drops Chibaclov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chibaclov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Chibaclov jumps guard but Aregood stands there with Chibaclov around his waist. Chibaclov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Aregood drops Chibaclov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chibaclov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Aregood unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chibaclov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aregood is unloading with more strikes now! Chibaclov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Aregood!
James Aregood is the new middleweight champion!
James Aregood decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.