PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Chamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone has chosen You'll Never Walk Alone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chamba
vs
Bone

165 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

182 cm
24
180 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear
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Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Chamba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chamba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bone's guard.

Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chamba is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Bone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamba won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Chamba wants to pass the guard but Bone is keeping the position.
Chamba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bone has his foot on Chamba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chamba works his way back into a safe position though.

Bone looking for a guillotine here but Chamba defends easily.

Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chamba is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chamba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chamba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chamba advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is not content to let Chamba control the position.
Chamba working away.
Bone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chamba wants to control but Bone is keeping him busy.
Bone gets back to half guard.
Chamba trying to control from half guard but Bone is working away.

Bone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Chamba wants to pass to mount but Bone is defending the position.
Bone is refusing to be controlled, as Chamba sits in half guard.
Chamba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chamba is working hard here to advance position.

Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chamba pulls his head out easily.

Bone looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chamba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chamba'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.

Bone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bone tries to get to full guard but Chamba has control of the leg.
Chamba slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Chamba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bone to the ground. Chamba is now in Bone's guard.
Bone 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.
Chamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Chamba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Bone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Chamba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bone as he avoids it easily.
Bone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.

Chamba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bone!
Chamba trying to control the position but Bone is working away.
Bone manages to get back to half guard.
Chamba is trying to control the action in half guard but Bone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chamba passes to side control.
Bone is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone is not content to let Chamba control the position.
Bone gets back to half guard.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bone actively working from the bottom here.
Chamba is looking to take a break and control but Bone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bone is looking to improve his position.
Chamba is trying to control the action in half guard but Bone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chamba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bone is trying to get back to full guard.

Bone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chamba working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bone's thigh. Bone counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Bone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chamba has picked Bone up and slammed him! Bone can't keep hold of the triangle and Chamba manages to pass to side control!
Bone being controlled for a moment.
Bone is not content to let Chamba control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a sweep.
Bone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chamba prevents Bone from improving his position.

Bone looking for submissions off his back.
Bone won't allow Chamba to pass to mount.
Chamba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chamba is looking to take a break and control but Bone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bone trying to control from the bottom.
Chamba trying to mount his opponent but Bone defends it.

Chamba seems to be working for a kimura but Bone defends the submission attempt.
Chamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bone can do to turn this around?
Chamba trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.

Bone actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chamba works his way into full mount!
Bone prevents Chamba from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Chamba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bone looks to land a right hand but Chamba moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Chamba does a little dance to reset his feet.

Chamba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chamba showed some decent athleticism there.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.

Chamba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bone sees it coming and defends easily.
Bone won't allow Chamba to pass to mount.

Bone actively working from the bottom here.
Chamba is looking to take a break and control but Bone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bone tries to hold on but Chamba postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Chamba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bone sees it coming and defends easily.
Chamba wants to free his trapped foot but Bone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bone wants to control but Chamba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chamba trying to pass the guard but Bone defending well.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bone actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chamba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chamba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chamba is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bone is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamba controlling the pace for now.
Bone regains half guard.
Bone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chamba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chamba's back!
Bone has the hooks in. Chamba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chamba trying to control the hands but Bone won't let him.
Bone is hanging on to Chamba's back as he tries to escape.

Bone looking to break Chamba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chamba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone keeps control of the position as Chamba tries to break free.

Bone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chamba is defending well though. Bone let's go of the attempt for now.

Chamba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bone's arms.
Chamba can't escape the position.
Chamba trying to control the position but Bone manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bone controlling well, preventing Chamba from escaping the position.

Bone is looking for the choke from the back position but Chamba is controlling his hands well.
Bone doesn't have the hooks in and Chamba manages to turn into his guard.
Gilberto Chamba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gilberto Chamba did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chamba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chamba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bone swings for the body but Chamba moves out of range.
Bone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Chamba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chamba passes into half guard.

Bone actively working from the bottom here.

Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chamba pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba is trying to control. Bone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bone trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chamba jumps into side control!

Chamba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bone, who protects the arm well.
Chamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bone keeps working.
Bone can't do much from the bottom here.

Chamba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chamba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bone sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to improve his position.

Chamba seems to be working for a kimura but Bone defends the submission attempt.
Chamba is looking to take a break and control but Bone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bone.

Bone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chamba preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone working a defensive guard here.

Bone is looking for a triangle but Chamba pushes his legs off easily.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Chamba from controlling successfully.

Bone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chamba is pushing down on Bone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bone is fighting to maintain full guard but Chamba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bone won't allow Chamba to pass to mount.
Chamba trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chamba is posturing up here but Bone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chamba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chamba has to tap! Slick submission there by Bone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Bone!
Joe Bone is the new welterweight champion!
Joe Bone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.