PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Turtchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Chuteboxe
vs
Turtchin

170 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Turtchin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turtchin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigo Turtchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turtchin is pulling down on Chuteboxe's head to control his posture.

Chuteboxe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chuteboxe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turtchin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turtchin pulls Chuteboxe in to control the position.

Chuteboxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turtchin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chuteboxe has managed to get both his arms back between Turtchin's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turtchin is on top in guard.
Turtchin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chuteboxe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chuteboxe is trying to control the position but Turtchin postures up.
Turtchin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turtchin wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
Chuteboxe wants to sweep here but Turtchin controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is working hard here to advance position.
Turtchin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turtchin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuteboxe looking for a sweep. Not yet Chuteboxe, not yet.
Chuteboxe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turtchin on the ground.
Turtchin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turtchin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuteboxe looking for a sweep. Not yet Chuteboxe, not yet.
Turtchin stands up over Chuteboxe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turtchin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turtchin wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuteboxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turtchin throws and elbow that misses. Chuteboxe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turtchin's guard. Nice move by Chuteboxe!
Turtchin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Turtchin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chuteboxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chuteboxe trying to control but Turtchin is working from the bottom.
Turtchin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turtchin pulls Chuteboxe in close to his closed guard and prevents Chuteboxe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chuteboxe postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Turtchin.
Turtchin tries to clinch up.
Turtchin misses with a takedown

and Chuteboxe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turtchin's guard.
Turtchin is trying to control the position but Chuteboxe postures up.

Chuteboxe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turtchin dives on top into guard.
Turtchin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chuteboxe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turtchin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuteboxe controls Turtchin momentarily but Turtchin frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turtchin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turtchin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turtchin wants to pass the guard but Chuteboxe is keeping the position.
Turtchin postures up and lands a big shot to Chuteboxe's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe controls Turtchin momentarily but Turtchin frees himself.
Turtchin wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
Turtchin is working Chuteboxe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turtchin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turtchin wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
Chuteboxe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turtchin won't allow Chuteboxe to sweep him here.
Turtchin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turtchin slips a nice elbow through Chuteboxe's hands, connecting with Chuteboxe's forehead.
Turtchin is nestled in close to Chuteboxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turtchin is keen to just control but Chuteboxe is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Turtchin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Turtchin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Turtchin tries to clinch up but Chuteboxe circles away and keeps his distance.

Turtchin has Chuteboxe up against the ropes in a clinch.

Turtchin manages to pull guard.

Chuteboxe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turtchin trying to control the position here.

Chuteboxe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turtchin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turtchin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turtchin!
Turtchin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chuteboxe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Turtchin working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chuteboxe taking a bit of punishment here - Turtchin scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Turtchin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chuteboxe is trying to improve his position.
Chuteboxe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Turtchin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turtchin grinds an elbow into Chuteboxe's temple.
Turtchin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Turtchin scores with punches from side control.
Turtchin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chuteboxe down.
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!
Turtchin lands an elbow.
Turtchin cracks Chuteboxe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Turtchin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chuteboxe some visible discomfort.
Chuteboxe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin lands a few punches from side control.
Turtchin scores with punches from side control.
Chuteboxe is not content to let Turtchin control the position.
Turtchin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turtchin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Turtchin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Turtchin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chuteboxe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turtchin's guard! Nice work there by Chuteboxe!
Turtchin pulls Chuteboxe in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodrigo Turtchin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Chuteboxe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chuteboxe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chuteboxe being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Turtchin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Turtchin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuteboxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turtchin trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
Turtchin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turtchin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turtchin landing some decent shots from guard.
Turtchin scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuteboxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turtchin working some strikes from top position.
Turtchin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Turtchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Turtchin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chuteboxe was covering up waiting for the punch and Turtchin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turtchin throwing strikes but missing.
Turtchin stopping the sweep attempt from Chuteboxe.
Turtchin landing some decent shots from guard.
Chuteboxe wants to sweep here but Turtchin controlling him for the moment.
Chuteboxe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turtchin working some strikes from top position.
Turtchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuteboxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Turtchin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chuteboxe shoots for a double leg takedown but Turtchin sprawls well. He's pushed Chuteboxe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Turtchin forces Chuteboxe back against the ropes and clinches.

Turtchin has hold of one of Chuteboxe's legs. Chuteboxe is fighting the takedown attempt but Turtchin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Turtchin slips nicely into half guard.
Chuteboxe has hold of Turtchin's hands but Turtchin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turtchin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Turtchin seems to be looking for submissions.
Turtchin is nestled in close to Chuteboxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chuteboxe keeps working.
Chuteboxe has hold of Turtchin's hands but Turtchin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chuteboxe is looking to improve his position.
Turtchin lands with a punch from half guard.
Turtchin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turtchin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chuteboxe tries to get to full guard but Turtchin has control of the leg.
Chuteboxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turtchin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turtchin lands with a punch from half guard.
Turtchin is keen to just control but Chuteboxe is a slippery customer.
Chuteboxe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chuteboxe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turtchin connects with a nice short shot to Chuteboxe's temple.
Nice strikes from Turtchin there.
Turtchin drops an elbow to the side of Chuteboxe's head.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to full guard but Turtchin has passed into side control.
Turtchin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chuteboxe is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Turtchin.
Cacareco Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turtchin looking to finish Chuteboxe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chuteboxe!
Chuteboxe taking shots to the head.
Turtchin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turtchin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin raining down shots from the mount!
Turtchin lands with some strikes.
Turtchin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodrigo Turtchin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turtchin controlling the pace for now.
Turtchin dominating with strikes here.
Turtchin landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtchin trying to control but Chuteboxe is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Turtchin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turtchin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Rodrigo Turtchin!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Rodrigo Turtchin!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Rodrigo Turtchin!

Rodrigo Turtchin wins by unanimous decision!