PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chace Chacing (ranked 1236 p4p, 1670 weight class) and Jamie Oliver (ranked 190 p4p, 251 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chacing
vs
Oliver

187 cm
28
175
8 - 2 - 0

189 cm
28
180
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chace Chacing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliver lands with a nice combination. Chacing backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Chace Chacing has been cut.
Oliver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chacing.
Sloppy strikes from Oliver. Those never looked like landing.
Chacing attempts a counter takedown but Oliver avoids it well and moves away.
Chacing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliver circles away quickly and effectively.
Chacing avoids the body shot from Oliver.
Oliver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chacing staying out of range there.
Oliver takes a swing at Chacing's ribcage but misses.
Chacing attempts a counter takedown but Oliver avoids it well and moves away.
Oliver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jamie Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chacing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chacing.
Chacing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chacing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliver misses with an uppercut.
Chacing lands a jab to the nose.
Oliver's coach down at Elite Underground Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oliver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oliver throws out a loose jab but Chacing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chacing manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Chacing's head coaches at Zenarals' House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chacing throws a series of punches but Oliver avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliver! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Chacing.
Chacing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chacing loads up on a big right hand but Oliver slips the punch.
Chacing blocks a jab.
Chacing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oliver on the side of the head.
Oliver looks to land a combination but Chacing avoids it well.
Chacing shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliver sprawls well. He's pushed Chacing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chacing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chacing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliver takes one on the button.
Oliver throws a left and a right that both miss

and Chacing counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chacing is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chacing is stalling in the full guard.
Chacing tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliver is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chacing stands and throws Oliver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliver is trying to improve his position.
Chacing tries to advance to mount but Oliver denies him.
Oliver is trying to improve his position.
Chacing trying to control the position but Oliver is working away.
Oliver is looking for a sweep.
Oliver is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chacing has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Chacing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliver tries to buck Chacing off but Chacing is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chacing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chacing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliver tries to improve position but can't.

Chacing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliver has escaped the position, nice work there.

Chacing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver can't do much from the bottom here.

Chacing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chacing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oliver is trying to improve his position.

Chacing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliver can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Chace Chacing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chace Chacing's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice defenses there by Chacing.
Oliver takes a swing at Chacing's ribcage but misses.
Oliver misses the jab.
Chacing slips a jab from Oliver.
Chacing fails to land with a series of punches.
Chacing dives in and grabs Oliver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliver pushes down on Chacing's head and hops out.
Oliver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chacing was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliver.
Good shot there by Chacing.
Chacing moves out of range as Oliver strikes.
Oliver throws a big shot that misses.
Oliver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chacing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliver.
Oliver cracks a nice hook into Chacing's ribs.
Oliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chacing manages to avoid it.
Chacing takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chacing connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver moves out of range as Chacing strikes.
Oliver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jamie Oliver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chacing throws a series of punches but Oliver avoids them all with ease.

Chacing pushes Oliver up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chacing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chacing tries to break free but Oliver pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Oliver scores with a nice short uppercut.

Chacing drags the fight down to the ground.
Chacing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Chacing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chacing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Oliver has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chacing is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chacing is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliver to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Oliver.

Oliver breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver misses with an uppercut

and Chacing counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliver!

Oliver throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Oliver throws a jab but it's blocked by Chacing.

Chacing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliver tries to throw a body punch but Chacing avoids it by throwing Oliver back against the cage.
Oliver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chacing struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliver controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Oliver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliver lands an uppercut.
Chacing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chace Chacing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Chacing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chacing stopping the sweep attempt from Oliver.
Chacing wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
Oliver looking to control.
Oliver controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Chacing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chacing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chacing wants to pass the guard but Oliver is keeping the position.
Oliver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oliver keeping full guard, as Chacing tries to pass.
Chacing wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chacing. Oliver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chacing slips under a jab from Oliver.
Chacing half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chacing takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oliver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chacing manages to avoid it.
Chacing moves out of range as Oliver strikes.

Chacing drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Oliver explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliver throws a right hand that Chacing ducks under and follows up with a left that Chacing also avoids with ease.

Chacing takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliver working hard to break the clinch.

Oliver breaks the clinch.
Chacing throws the left hand but Oliver avoids the punch easily.
Jamie Oliver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chacing throws a right hand that Oliver ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliver also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Chacing misses.
Chacing thuds his right hand into Oliver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chace Chacing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jab by Oliver.
Chacing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliver.
Oliver swinging wildly here.
Chacing takes a swing at Oliver's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Chacing.
Chacing feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chacing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chacing tries to clinch but Oliver moves out of range.
Chacing ducks under a wild hook from Oliver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliver looks to land a right hand but Chacing moved out of range.
Oliver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chacing.
Oliver takes a swing at Chacing's ribcage but misses.
Oliver on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chacing.
Chacing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chacing has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliver finds it's way round the side to connect with Chacing's head.

Chace Chacing's cut is getting worse.
Chacing wants to clinch.
Chacing tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliver just misses with a punch to the body.
Chacing tries to counter with a takedown but Oliver is quick to defend against it.
Oliver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chacing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chacing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliver.
Chacing slips under a jab from Oliver.
Oliver lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oliver swings widly with a right hand

and Chacing counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Chacing has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oliver!

Chacing working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chacing looking to control but Oliver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chacing fails to advance to Oliver's back.
Chacing looking to control but Oliver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliver wants to control but Chacing is having none of it.
Oliver stops Chacing from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Oliver tries to hold on but Chacing pushes him away.
Oliver is controlling an arm, preventing Chacing from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is trying to escape the mount.
Chacing looking to control but Oliver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliver is desperately trying to improve his position but Chacing has a good base and remains in mount.

Chacing looking to secure an arm triangle but Oliver defends it well.
Oliver prevents Chacing from taking his back.
Oliver holds on for dear life, controlling Chacing's posture momentarily.
Chacing avoids the attempt from Oliver to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is squirming around, avoiding Chacing's attempts to control the action.
Oliver prevents Chacing from taking his back.
Oliver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oliver tries to hold on but Chacing postures up.

Chacing is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oliver has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chacing sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chacing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliver is looking to escape.

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 Chace Chacing.
I think Chacing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!