PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Cinderella Man By Eminem as his entrance music. Daniel Ryan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Chuteboxe
vs
Ryan

170 cm
24
154 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

183 cm
19
159 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chuteboxe is defended easily by Ryan.
Chuteboxe misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chuteboxe fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cacareco Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chuteboxe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ryan has hold of Chuteboxe's hands but Chuteboxe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chuteboxe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Chuteboxe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Chuteboxe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe winds up and cracks Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chuteboxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chuteboxe pulls his head out easily.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Chuteboxe is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan tries to kick Chuteboxe off but Chuteboxe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chuteboxe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Ryan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chuteboxe working some strikes from top position.
Chuteboxe is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chuteboxe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chuteboxe is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chuteboxe defends well.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ryan is looking for a triangle but Chuteboxe pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuteboxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Chuteboxe slips an elbow through the middle.
Chuteboxe distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chuteboxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chuteboxe defends well.
Chuteboxe cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Chuteboxe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuteboxe works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chuteboxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chuteboxe is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Chuteboxe landing some decent shots from guard.

Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chuteboxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chuteboxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chuteboxe cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Chuteboxe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuteboxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chuteboxe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Chuteboxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ryan has his foot on Chuteboxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chuteboxe works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chuteboxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Ryan has his foot on Chuteboxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chuteboxe works his way back into a safe position though.
Chuteboxe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chuteboxe works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chuteboxe working some strikes from top position.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe with a nice head shot there.
Chuteboxe landing some decent shots from guard.

Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chuteboxe defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chuteboxe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cacareco Chuteboxe dominated that round.
That's time! Chuteboxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.

Chuteboxe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chuteboxe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryan down.
Ryan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Ryan is looking for a kimura but Chuteboxe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Chuteboxe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryanis looking to pass into half guard but Chuteboxe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chuteboxe is in guard.

Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chuteboxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Chuteboxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Chuteboxe slips an elbow through the middle.
Chuteboxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Chuteboxe from controlling successfully.
Chuteboxe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.

Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuteboxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuteboxe is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chuteboxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chuteboxe has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Chuteboxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chuteboxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuteboxe with a nice head shot there.

Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Chuteboxe defends easily.

Chuteboxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chuteboxe cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Chuteboxe lands a couple of elbows.
Chuteboxe wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Chuteboxe working some strikes from top position.

Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chuteboxe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuteboxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chuteboxe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cacareco Chuteboxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Chuteboxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chuteboxe has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Ryan trying to strike off his back.
Chuteboxe lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chuteboxe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Chuteboxe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Chuteboxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuteboxe cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cacareco Chuteboxe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Chuteboxe drives through with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chuteboxe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Ryan has his feet on Chuteboxe's thighs here. He's pushed Chuteboxe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chuteboxe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Ryan!