PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Chalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chalidow
vs
Jimenez

184 cm
23
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Chalidow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chalidow on the side of the head.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Mamed Chalidow has been cut.
Jimenez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chalidows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chalidow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Chalidow is breathing heavily.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chalidow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chalidow gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chalidow cracks Jimenez with a big elbow.
Chalidow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
What's Jimenez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jimenez is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What's Jimenez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chalidow is controlling him well.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep.
Jimenez wants to control but Chalidow postures up.
Jimenez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chalidow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalidow trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chalidow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jimenez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chalidow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jimenez is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is desperately trying to improve his position but Chalidow has a good base and remains in mount.
Jimenez tries to lock up and control but Chalidow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jimenez is desperately trying to improve his position but Chalidow has a good base and remains in mount.
Chalidow looking to control but Jimenez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jimenez tries to hold on but Chalidow postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimenez is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jimenez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Chalidow's cut.
That's time! Chalidow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Chalidow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jimenez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chalidow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chalidow gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Chalidow tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Jimenez is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Chalidow buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Chalidow!! Chalidow is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Jimenez throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jimenez!
A relieved looking Jack Jimenez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.