PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Chavez (ranked 5547 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 4950 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Bobby is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chavez
vs
Bobby

166 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Vegan Gains

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carmine Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bobby gets a double leg takedown into Chavez's guard.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby wanted to stand there but Chavez had control of the position.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Bobby from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bobby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chavez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bobby sitting in guard here, content to control.

Bobby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chavez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bobby has Chavez in his guard.

Chavez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bobby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobby is on top in guard.

Chavez is trying to keep Bobby in close.
Chavez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bobby dives into side control.
Bobby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby landing strikes.
Bobby scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavez tries to buck Bobby off but Bobby is having none of it.

Bobby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chavez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bobby looks winded!
Chavez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chavez is trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bobby looking to secure an arm triangle but Chavez defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bobby is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Chavez shoots in and gets a takedown into Bobby's guard.

Bobby has his feet on Chavez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Bobby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bobby drives through with a takedown into Chavez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Bobby tries to pass.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Bobby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Bobby tries to pass.
Ricky Bobby has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Bobby from controlling successfully.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Chavez shoots in and bounces Bobby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Bobby kicks Chavez off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bobby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby trying to control the pace.
Chavez trying to hold on to Bobby's head to control him but Bobby postures up.
Bobby slips a nice elbow through Chavez's hands, connecting with Chavez's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bobby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bobby stops Chavez from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby working Chavez over with strikes.

Bobby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bobby escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bobby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Bobby drives through with a takedown into Chavez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bobby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chavez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chavez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chavez!

Bobby struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Chavez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Chavez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Chavez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Bobby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Chavez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bobby explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Bobby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.

Bobby is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chavez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chavez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Chavez wants to take a breather but Bobby manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chavez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez postures up in Bobby's guard and throws a big left but Bobby blocks it.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bobby on the ground.
Chavez stops Bobby from standing up.
Chavez cracks Bobby with a solid left hand.
Bobby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavez throws a strike but Bobby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Chavez pulls Bobby in close to prevent any damage.
Bobby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby works his way into side control.

Bobby goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chavez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bobby but great work by Chavez.
Bobby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobby manages to get back to half guard.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Bobby dodges it nicely.
Bobby is looking to improve his position.

Chavez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobby is just riding it out for now. Chavez eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is just content to waste time from the top position. Bobby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bobby managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobby is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chavez is trying to control the position but Bobby postures up.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Bobby slips nicely into half guard.
Bobby is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Bobby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bobby 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Bobby!