PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hawkwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Chilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chilla is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Snow (Hey Oh). James Hawkwoods could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pepe Chilla's chin.

Hawkwoods
vs
Chilla

171 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Hawkwoods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pepe Chilla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chilla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chilla throws a right and a left that Hawkwoods avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawkwoods.
Chilla missing with a left hand there. Hawkwoods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chilla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawkwoods.
Hawkwoods takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkwoods looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chilla moves away from the strike by Hawkwoods.

Hawkwoods shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chilla napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Hawkwoods tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hawkwoods swings around for an armbar but Chilla sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawkwoods's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkwoods has a closed guard, preventing Chilla from standing up.
Chilla stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkwoods.
Chilla is looking to stand up but Hawkwoods won't let him.
Hawkwoods is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chilla throws a hook to the side of Hawkwoods's head but Hawkwoods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Chilla lands.
Chilla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawkwoods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chilla cracks Hawkwoods with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horrible takedown by Hawkwoods or perhaps it was just good defense by Chilla which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hawkwoods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chilla throws a good cross that connects.
Chilla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawkwoods's head backwards.
Chilla cracks Hawkwoods with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pepe Chilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chilla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawkwoods throws a big shot that misses.
Chilla jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chilla works the jab nicely.
Chilla slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkwoods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hawkwoods is breathing heavily.
Chilla lands a really nice looking cross but Hawkwoods seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkwoods at a distance.
Hawkwoods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chilla connects with a right hand. Hawkwoods shakes it off.
Chilla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hawkwoods had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chilla stuns Hawkwoods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chilla as Hawkwoods shoots in.
Chilla lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chilla throws a combination. Hawkwoods tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chilla scores with a jab.
Pepe Chilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chilla lands a right hook to the body.
Chilla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Chilla.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkwoods takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chilla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawkwoods on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chilla throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkwoods moves out of range easily.
Chilla digs a good body shot into Hawkwoods's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwoods has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawkwoods there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Chilla. That snapped Hawkwoods's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Chilla. That snapped Hawkwoods's head back.
A right-left combo lands from Chilla.
Chilla throws a head kick but Hawkwoods moves out of range.
Hawkwoods shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Chilla.
Chilla lands a jab to Hawkwoods's midsection.
Chilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chilla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawkwoods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chilla lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkwoods off the cage and back into rage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Chilla coming out on top.
Chilla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Chilla drops Hawkwoods with a beautiful combination! Hawkwoods stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chilla is looking for the KO!

Hawkwoods is rocked!
Chilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Hawkwoods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chilla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Chilla dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chilla scores with a shot to the body.
Hawkwoods seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawkwoods moves forwards but Chilla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pepe Chilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Chilla catches Hawkwoods right on the button with a cross.
Hawkwoods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkwoods loads up on a big right hand but Chilla slips the punch.
Hawkwoods walks into a stiff left hand from Chilla.
Chilla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawkwoods in his tracks.
Chilla stuns Hawkwoods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawkwoods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chilla throws a good cross that connects.
Chilla connects with a crisp jab.
Chilla scores with a nice head shot.
Chilla connects with a nice looking jab.
Chilla cracks Hawkwoods with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chilla scores with a hook to the body. Hawkwoods takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chilla lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chilla cracks a nice hook into Hawkwoods's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilla throws a series of punches but Hawkwoods moves out of range.
Chilla is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chilla stalks Hawkwoods and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawkwoods's face. Hawkwoods staggers backwards, shaken.
Chilla with a hook.
Chilla lands with a nice combination. Hawkwoods backs away looking to recover.
Hawkwoods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chilla scores with a jab.
Hawkwoods blocks a low kick nicely.
Chilla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawkwoods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawkwoods takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chilla lands with a cross.
Chilla throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hawkwoods colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Chilla as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hawkwoods is left battered and dazed whilst Chilla and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepe Chilla!