PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isac Chaves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimas Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isac Chaves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dimas Russo's chin.

Chaves
vs
Russo

175 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
161 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isac Chaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dimas Russo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chaves leaves Russo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chaves lands a nice hook to Russo's body. Russo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Chaves misses.
Chaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Russo is just out of range.
Chaves scores with a three punch combo!
Chaves works over Russo's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Chaves misses.
Horrible takedown by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaves which made him look bad.
Chaves looks to land a combination but Russo avoids it well.
Chaves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaves circles away.
A punch combination from Chaves misses.
Chaves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo.

Chaves tries to keep at a distance but Russo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Russo manages to pull guard.
Chaves stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Chaves is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo looking for a guillotine here but Chaves defends easily.
Chaves trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.

Russo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chaves wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.

Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Russo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Russo passes Chaves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chaves trying to control here.
Russo tries to stand and escape but Chaves is controlling the position.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Chaves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chaves wants to control but Russo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaves throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaves is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chaves throws a predictable looking body shot

and Russo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Chaves working for a triangle but Russo defends it easily.

Chaves is working an open guard so Russo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaves is breathing heavily.
Chaves misses with a jab to the body

and Russo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.

Russo gets control of Chaves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Russo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Russo kicks Chaves off and gets to his feet.
Chaves scores with a one two! Russo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Russo blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Russo counters with a big head kick but Chaves shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo tries for a takedown but Chaves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Isac Chaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimas Russo.
Chaves tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Russo moves into the clinch.
Chaves is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.

Russo breaks from the clinch.
Chaves misses with a two punch combination.
Isac Chaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaves but Chaves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaves tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaves to the ground. Chaves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaves misses with a double jab.
Russo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chaves misses with a double jab
and Russo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
Chaves throws a good cross that connects.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimas Russo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chaves scores with a three punch combo!
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaves.

Russo clinches up with Chaves and pushes him back against the cage.
Chaves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Russo decides to pull guard.
Chaves stands and throws Russo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Russo sneaks back into half guard.
Chaves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chaves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chaves's back!
Chaves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Russo is working the ground and pound. Can Chaves escape?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves trying to control the hands but Russo breaks the grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaves staying busy and making it hard for Russo to control.

Russo looking for the choke from the back.
Russo wants to control but Chaves is keeping busy.

Russo is persistently looking for the submission but Chaves is defending it well.
Chaves is really stuck here.

Russo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chaves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Russo loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chaves hold on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo gets his hands free as Chaves looks to control.
Russo struggling to land strikes to the head as Chaves covers up.
Chaves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Russo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Russo is not going to allow Chaves to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Chaves as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Russo!
Russo avoiding Chaves 's attempts to control his hands.
Russo loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chaves hold on?
The referee is taking a good look at Chaves as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Russo!
Russo scores with punches and elbows.

Chaves is rocked!
What can Chaves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oh Chaves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Chaves defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaves grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Russo lands strikes to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo scores with strikes from the back.
Russo drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Chaves is in real trouble here! Russo lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Russo is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimas Russo!