PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chai Israel (ranked 8258 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vacant Championship (ranked 6651 p4p, 0 weight class). Chai Israel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Israel
vs
Championship

198 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chai Israel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vacant Championship!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Championship takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Israel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Championship.
Israel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Championship misses with a series of wild punches.
Championship stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Championship wants it to stay on the feet.
Israel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Israel swats away the attempt to clinch by Championship.
Israel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Championship leaves Israel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Israel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Championship but Championship pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chai Israel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel moves forwards but Championship connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Israel takes one to the side of the head.
Israel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Israel throws a big counter combination but Championship scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Championship misses with a double jab.
Israel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Championship sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Israel walks into a stiff left hand from Championship.
Championship wants to clinch up but Israel keeps it at a distance.
Championship throws a sloppy head kick and Israel moves out of range easily.
Israel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Israel shoots in looking for a takedown but Championship manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Israel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Championship lands with a nice combination. Israel backs away looking to recover.
Vacant Championship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Israel closes the distance and clinches.

Israel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Championship throws a body shot but no joy.
Championship rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Israel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Championship looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid leg kick lands there for Championship.

Israel moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Championship prevents a takedown attempt there.
Israel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Israel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Israel rushes Championship and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Israel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Israel keeps the fight on the outside.
Championship misses with a few strikes there.
Israel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Israel shoots in looking for a takedown. Championship tries to sprawl out of it but Israel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Championship manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Israel shoots for a takedown but Championship saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Israel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Chai Israel has been cut.
Championship lands with a shot to the body.
Championship looks to land a combination but Israel avoids it well.
Israel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Championship connects with a body shot that sends Israel's belly button to the back.

Israel closes the distance and pushes Championship back into the cage.
Israel lands a knee to the body.
Israel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Championship avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Israel is breathing heavily.
Israel is trying to drag Championship to the mat but Championship just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Championship dodges an elbow strike from Israel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Championship blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Israel.
Israel stalling.
Israel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Israel wants to take the fight to the mat but Championship manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Championship.
Israel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Championship is defending well.
Championship is trying to break the clinch but Israel is controlling him.

Israel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Championship scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vacant Championship dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chai Israel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Championship closes the distance looking to clinch
and Israel counters with a body kick.

Israel drives through and clinches with Championship against the cage.
Championship wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Championship has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Israel prevents Championship from breaking the clinch.
Israel wants a takedown.

Israel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Championship stuffs the takedown attempt from Israel. Israel gets slowly back to his feet.
Championship tries to clinch but Israel is having none of it.
Championship fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Israel drives through and clinches with Championship against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Israel drags the fight down to the ground.
Championship trying to stand up but can't free himself from Israel's guard.
Championship really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Israel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Israel pulls Championship in to control the position.
Israel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Championship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Israel is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Championship wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Israel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Israel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Israel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Championship wants to hit a switch here but Israel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Championship there!
Championship working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Israel controlling his opponent.
Israel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Israel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

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.
Championship wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Israel.
Israel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Championship is trying to stand.
Israel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Championship is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Israel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Championship is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chai Israel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chai Israel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Championship misses with a two punch combination.
Championship pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Israel closes the distance and clinches.

Israel breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Championship. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Championship does no damage.
Championship pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Israel back to the cage. Championship follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Israel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Israel dodges the punch combination from Championship.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Israel moves into the clinch.

Israel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Championship can't fight it off and eventually Israel manages to take the fight to the floor. Championship looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Israel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Israel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Israel slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Israel is trying to work for a kimura but Championship is defending well.
Israel is keen to just control but Championship is a slippery customer.
Chai Israel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Israel is working for a submission of some sort.
Israel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Championship wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Championship punching from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Championship swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Israel fails with the takedown.
Championship swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Israel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Championship circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chai Israel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Championship keeps the fight on the outside.
Championship swinging wildly here.
Championship throws a series of punches but Israel avoids them all with ease.
Championship lands a nice looking body shot.
Championship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Israel.
Vacant Championship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Israel throws a wild body kick that Championship sees coming a mile off.
Israel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Championship avoids it really well and circles away.
Israel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Championship attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Israel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Championship pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Championship lands with a nice combination. Israel backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Israel goes for a double leg but Championship avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Championship continues to drive forward.
Championship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Israel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Israel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vacant Championship comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Championship has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vacant Championship!