PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Korn-Freak on a leash. Chavez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot---Psychosocial kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Warrior
vs
Chavez

186 cm
24
211 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

184 cm
25
213 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warrior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chavez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warrior is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Warrior tries for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.

Warrior 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 Warrior but great work by Chavez.
Warrior is looking to regain half guard here but Chavez keeps moving and retains side control.
Warrior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Warrior is stalling here. Chavez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Warrior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chavez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Warrior is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior looking for a sweep but Chavez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Warrior is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
Warrior rolls, trying to escape but Chavez keeps control of the position.
Chavez is trying to stick to Warrior's back but Warrior is turning into Chavez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chavez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Warrior.

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.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Warrior fails with the takedown.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez fails with the takedown

and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Warrior thows a big elbow that misses.
Chavez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looking to pass the guard.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Warrior is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Warrior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.
Chavez fails with the takedown

and Warrior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warrior drops back looking for a leg! Chavez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chavez manages to kick Warrior off! Warrior jumps back into Chavez's guard.
Warrior throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warrior throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Warrior feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Warrior trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Warrior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warrior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Warrior drops back looking for a leg! Chavez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chavez manages to kick Warrior off! Warrior jumps back into Chavez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior 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.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warrior shoots and misses

and Chavez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Warrior's guard now.

Warrior working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chavez passes Warrior's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
Chavez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chavez looking to control but Warrior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Warrior tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warrior is trying to escape the mount.
Warrior is working hard here to advance position.
Warrior tries to improve his position but instead Chavez has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warrior looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chavez.
Chavez has the hooks in. Warrior is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warrior turns into Chavez and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Warrior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Warrior with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chavez counters with a takedown into side control.
Warrior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chavez off and has taken his back!

Chavez showing good submission defense here.
Even with his hooks in, Warrior manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Chavez turns into Warrior and is now in his guard.
Chavez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Warrior looking for subs off his back but Chavez has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is taking a breather. Warrior says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ultimate Warrior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Warrior with the active half guard here but Chavez passes nicely into side control.
Warrior is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chavez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Warrior tries to improve his position but instead Chavez has taken his back!
Chavez controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Warrior tries to break free.
Warrior manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chavez's guard. Nice work there by Warrior.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Warrior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chavez's guard.
Chavez is controlling Warrior's posture.
Warrior trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Warrior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warrior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warrior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warrior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chavez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Warrior counters with a shoot takedown. Chavez fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warrior trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warrior 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Warrior!