PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antione Chaney (ranked 6620 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 6626 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chaney
vs
Aldo

185 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antione Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Chaney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Chaney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Chaney has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch.

Aldo jumps guard.
Chaney postures up and lands a big shot to Aldo's brow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Aldo has eaten all the pies!
Chaney won't allow Aldo to sweep him here.
Chaney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Aldo has his foot on Chaney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaney works his way back into a safe position though.
Aldo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney looks like he's trying to stand up.

Chaney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaney pushes Aldo off and gets back to his feet.

Aldo clinches up against the cage.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Chaney has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo tries to score a body lock takedown but Chaney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chaney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antione Chaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Aldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo looks winded!

Chaney moves into the clinch.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Chaney holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Chaney has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aldo can't break the clinch.

Chaney jumps guard.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaney is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaney throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Chaney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chaney is tightening it up a little... Aldo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Aldo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Aldo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chaney!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antione Chaney!