PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. The key to victory for Ultimate Chaos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chaos
vs
Project

182 cm
26
200 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

178 cm
24
199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Project !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chaos closes the distance and pushes Project back into the cage.
Project working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chaos.
Project can't get the takedown.
Chaos looking to slow down the pace here.
Chaos slows down the pace here.
Chaos stops a takedown attempt from Project .

Chaos manages to break the clinch.
Chaos wants to clinch

and Project counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chaos's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Project trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos is looking to sweep but instead, Project has passed into half guard.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Project is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chaos wants to clinch but Project slips to the side

and Project counters with a single leg into guard. Chaos didn't expect that.
Chaos pulls Project in close to prevent any damage.
Project trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Project being controlled here momentarily.
Project is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaos has wrist control.
Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Project loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaos is trying to keep Project in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ultimate Chaos just wasn't active enough.
Chaos looks to clinch

and Project counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Chaos breaks the clinch.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaos tries to close the distance and clinch but Project swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaos moves in looking to clinch but Project pushes him off.
Chaos wants to clinch

and Project counters with a shoot takedown. Chaos fights it but they end up in guard.
Project wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Project postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Project is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Project wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.

Chaos looking for a guillotine here but Project defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Project pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaos is keeping the position for now.
Chaos trying to control the position here.
Project wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Project throws a strike but Chaos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Project not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.

Project looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Project keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chaos stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos tries to clinch there but Project circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Black Project will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chaos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chaos slaps away a takedown attempt from Project , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chaos tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Project moves into the clinch.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaos is looking to clinch but Project is avoiding it.
Chaos closes the distance looking to clinch

so Project counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Project from controlling successfully.
Project working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Project 's guard.
Chaos wanted to stand there but Project had control of the position.
Chaos won't allow Project to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Project wants to stand and escape but Chaos is having none of it.

Project has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Project has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaos controlling from the top position.
Chaos is looking to work some ground and pound but Project has wrist control.
Chaos trying to control but Project is working from the bottom.

Project looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaos is in close to Project 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chaos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chaos trying to control the position but Project is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Project knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Project tries to buck Chaos off but Chaos is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Chaos.
Chaos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos wants to stand but Project is controlling his arm.
Chaos taking a break here but Project is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chaos trying to control the action but Project is working from the bottom.
Project trying to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chaos with the ground and pound but Project uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Project looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaos wants to get up but he can't break Project 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Project manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaos manages to get himself to full guard.
Chaos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Project from controlling successfully.
Project stays in close to Chaos's body and controls the position.

Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaos is trying to keep Project in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaos has his foot on Project 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Project works his way back into a safe position though.
Project not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Project distracts Chaos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Project 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Project postures up.
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!
Project trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Project distracts Chaos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Project controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Project from controlling successfully.
Project might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chaos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Project showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chaos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Project swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Project swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaos.

Chaos moves into the clinch.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Chaos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaos blocks an elbow strike.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaos closes the distance looking to clinch

and Project counters with a single leg into guard. Chaos didn't expect that.
Chaos has control of Project 's left arm, preventing Project from doing any damage.
Project lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos wants to sweep here but Project controlling him for the moment.
Project postures up and lands a big shot to Chaos's brow.
Chaos has momentary wrist control but Project slips an elbow through the middle.
Project wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Project throws a strike but Chaos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chaos won't allow Project to sweep him here.
Project can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chaos controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos won't allow Project to sweep him here.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Project is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Project is keeping the position.

Project is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaos defends well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Project is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Chaos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaos tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Project counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Project .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Project can't get the takedown.
Chaos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chaos landing knees to the body.
Project takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos taking a breather.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Project swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaos.
Project circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Project paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaos looks to clinch

and Project counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chaos's guard now.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaos trying to keep a closed guard but Project is proving a slippery customer.
Black Project has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chaos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Project from controlling successfully.
Chaos controls Project momentarily but Project frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Project from controlling successfully.
Chaos wants to stand up but Project is controlling him.
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!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chaos closes the distance looking to clinch

and Project counters with a shoot takedown. Chaos fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Project is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Black Project .
I've got Project 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Project !