PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddrick DeMons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

DeMons
vs
Chalas

165 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddrick DeMons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luis Chalas!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeMons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chalas's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeMons trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Chalas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeMons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeMons wants to control from the top but Chalas keeps moving.
Chalas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chalas keeping full guard, as DeMons tries to pass.
DeMons sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freddrick DeMons has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chalas thumps DeMons with a low kick.

Chalas moves into the clinch.

Chalas is fighting off a takedown attempt but DeMons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chalas to the mat. Chalas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
DeMons wants to control from the top but Chalas keeps moving.
Chalas is trying to keep DeMons in close.
Chalas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
DeMons wants to control from the top but Chalas keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMons 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.
DeMons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Freddrick DeMons has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

DeMons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chalas to the mat! Chalas manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

DeMons gets to his feet - Chalas follows without any prompting.
Chalas shoots in and drives through. DeMons sprawls well.

Chalas scores with a takedown into DeMons's guard.
Chalas looks gassed!
DeMons controls Chalas momentarily but Chalas frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DeMons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalas postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Freddrick DeMons.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chalas.

Chalas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeMons wants to stand but Chalas is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas controlling DeMons's posture.
DeMons stops Chalas from standing up.
DeMons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMons wants to pass to mount but Chalas is defending the position.
DeMons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddrick DeMons dominated that 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.

Chalas checks the leg kick.
Chalas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeMons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Chalas instigates a clinch.
DeMons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeMons leaning against his opponent.
DeMons gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

DeMons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chalas wants to clinch up but DeMons keeps it at a distance.
DeMons tries for a takedown but Chalas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeMons - that will leave a mark!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMons has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chalas stuffs the takedown attempt from DeMons. DeMons gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddrick DeMons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chalas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeMons circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chalas is defended easily by DeMons.
DeMons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chalas with a poor takedown
and DeMons counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeMons feints and as Chalas raises his hands in defense, DeMons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeMons is stalling in the full guard.
Chalas wants to stand up but DeMons is controlling him.
DeMons postures up.
DeMons is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Freddrick DeMons wasn't doing enough on the ground.
DeMons misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeMons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chalas's guard.
Freddrick DeMons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeMons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chalas 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.
DeMons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chalas keeping moving, preventing DeMons from controlling successfully.
Chalas is looking to stand up but DeMons isn't so interested in that idea.
DeMons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeMons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

DeMons decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DeMons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chalas blocks a head kick by DeMons.
Chalas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMons moves out of range of the body kick from Chalas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMons avoids a kick to the body.
Chalas tries for a takedown but DeMons circles away easily

and DeMons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeMons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddrick DeMons 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!

DeMons gets a takedown into half guard.
DeMons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DeMons stops Chalas from getting back to his feet.
Chalas wants to control but DeMons is keeping busy.
DeMons trying to mount his opponent but Chalas defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freddrick DeMons has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chalas throws a head kick that misses.
DeMons is looking to clinch but Chalas is avoiding it.
Chalas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeMons.

DeMons scores with a takedown into Chalas's guard.
Chalas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeMons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

DeMons stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Chalas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas trying to control the action but DeMons is working from the bottom.
DeMons is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chalas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
DeMons wants to improve his position but Chalas is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalas is pressing down on DeMons's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeMons is holding on for now.
DeMons wants to control but Chalas is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMons regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeMons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chalas trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeMons's guard.

Chalas stands up and waves to DeMons to follow him.
Chalas tries to land a front kick but DeMons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chalas swivels and escapes.
Chalas keeps the fight on the outside.
DeMons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeMons swats away the attempt to clinch by Chalas.
DeMons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chalas but Chalas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeMons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chalas tries to keep at a distance but DeMons has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddrick DeMons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeMons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddrick DeMons!