PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Chip (ranked 4060 p4p, 3984 weight class) and Joe Biden (ranked 0 p4p, 508 weight class). 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.

Chip
vs
Biden

170 cm
24
175
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
170
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chocolate Chip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Chip moves away and avoids it.
Biden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chip sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chip attempts a counter takedown but Biden avoids it well and moves away.
Biden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chip tries to counter with a takedown but Biden is quick to defend against it.
Biden looks to land a right hand but Chip moved out of range.
Biden misses with a hook.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Chip's head but Chip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chip changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chip attempts a counter takedown but Biden avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Biden misses.
Biden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chip drops down looking for a counter takedown but Biden sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chocolate Chip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biden.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biden misses with a takedown attempt - Chip sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biden is defended easily by Chip.
Chip attempts a counter takedown but Biden avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Biden or perhaps it was just good defense by Chip, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biden gets a takedown into half guard.

Biden wants to work for an arm triangle but Chip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chip won't allow Biden to pass to mount.
Well, if Biden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chip wants to stand back up but Biden manages to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biden prevents Chip from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chip keeps working.
Biden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chip haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chip is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet 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.
Biden tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Biden goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chip has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biden but great work by Chip.
Biden is trying to control Chip's posture but Chip avoids it.
Chip tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chocolate Chip will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chip leaves Biden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chip attempts a counter takedown but Biden avoids it well and moves away.
Biden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chip as he jumps to the side.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt.
Chip tries to counter with a takedown but Biden is quick to defend against it.
Chocolate Chip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chip decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biden's guard.

Biden working for a triangle but Chip defends it easily.
Biden pulls Chip in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biden is looking for a triangle here but Chip uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biden can do to turn this around?
Chip wants to stand but Biden is controlling his arm.

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.
Biden is trying to get back to half guard.
Chip tries to stand but Biden controls the position and pulls Chip into his guard.
Chocolate Chip overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chip trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biden's guard.
Biden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biden content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biden trying to control but Chip is working from the bottom.
Chip wants to stand and escape but Biden is having none of it.
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chip wants to stand and escape but Biden is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biden doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Chip counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chip wants to stand but Biden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Biden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chip passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Biden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chip pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chocolate Chip dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Biden shoots in but Chip avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chip changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Biden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chip!
Chip is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biden is trying to get an arm triangle but Chip is defending well.
Biden trying to control the position but Chip is working away.
Chip wants to get back to his feet but Biden drags him back down.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Biden misses its intended target.
Chip changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chocolate Chip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biden.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Biden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chip is trying to defend but Biden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Biden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Biden is working for a submission of some sort.

Biden is trying to work for a kimura but Chip is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chip looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biden trying to control from Chip's half guard. Chip has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Biden trying to control but Chip is working from the bottom.

Biden has gone for a leg lock! Chip slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biden's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biden is pulling down on Chip's head to control his posture.
Chip wants to stand but Biden is controlling his posture from full guard.

Biden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chip stacks Biden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chip!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chocolate Chip.
Well Chip has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Chocolate Chip!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Chocolate Chip!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Chocolate Chip!

Chocolate Chip wins by unanimous decision!