PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Mandore (ranked 6447 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Chaos (ranked 4884 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Mandore
vs
Chaos

168 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Mandore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos shoots in but Mandore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mandore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chaos counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Chaos takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chaos controlling the action here for a moment.

Chaos jumps into guard, dragging Mandore to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandore is stalling in the full guard.
Chaos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chaos has momentary wrist control but Mandore slips an elbow through the middle.
Mandore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaos is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chaos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mandore tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaos is retaining full guard.
Mandore could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chaos looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mandore landing some decent shots from guard.

Mandore gets to his feet - Chaos follows without any prompting.
Mandore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but Mandore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruben Mandore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Chaos.
Mandore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandore throws a head kick but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos is looking to clinch but Mandore is avoiding it.
Mandore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chaos avoids the head kick by Mandore.
Mandore is breathing heavily.
Mandore misses with a hook
and Chaos counters with a head kick. That will keep Mandore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chaos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mandore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaos somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mandore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mandore as he jumps to the side.
Mandore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chaos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mandore somewhat.
Chaos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruben Mandore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chaos moves into the clinch.

Chaos successfully pulls guard.
Mandore wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Mandore keeps moving.
Chaos postures up in Mandore's guard and throws a big left but Mandore blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos stands and throws Mandore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Chaos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chaos clinches.
Chaos effectively controlling the action here.
Mandore tries to pull guard but Chaos holds him up against the cage and eventually Mandore drops back down to his feet.
Chaos is struggling to control the position.
Mandore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos wants to stall.
Chaos taking a breather.
Mandore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mandore to keep the fight standing.
Mandore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mandore blocks a body shot from Chaos.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandore misses with a low kick.
Mandore is looking to clinch but Chaos is avoiding it.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandore throws a right hand that Chaos ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaos also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mandore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaos somewhat.
Ruben Mandore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Chaos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mandore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruben Mandore is winning the standup battle so far.

Mandore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Chaos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos lands with a kick to the temple. Mandore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chaos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandore swivels and escapes.
Chaos throws a head kick that Mandore semi-blocks.

Chaos closes the distance and clinches.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandore sprawls well. He's pushed Chaos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chaos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandore pinned against the cage. Mandore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandore appears to be looking for a big counter.

Chaos clinches.
Chaos has Mandore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mandore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chaos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Chaos pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandore 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.
Mandore won't allow Chaos to get back to his feet.
Mandore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mandore looking to pass the guard.

Chaos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mandore is aware though and is defending well.
Mandore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandore connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Chaos or perhaps it was just good defense by Mandore, which made it look bad.
Mandore misses with a head kick.

Mandore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mandore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chaos tries to roll over but Mandore keeps him under control.
Chaos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos has hold of Mandore's hands but Mandore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandore stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos is looking to control Mandore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaos avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos tries to roll over but Mandore keeps him under control.
Chaos is staying active underneath Mandore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jason Chaos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaos is looking to control Mandore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaos avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chaos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mandore lands with a punch from half guard.
Mandore is thwarting Chaos's attempts to control the position.
Chaos taking some punishment here, with Mandore in his half guard.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
Chaos trying to control but Mandore postures up.
Mandore trying to pass the guard but Chaos defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mandore decides to stand and escape the position.
Ruben Mandore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandore wants to clinch.
Chaos lands a head kick. Mandore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mandore has a takedown stuffed.
Chaos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandore leaves Chaos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mandore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaos.
Ruben Mandore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Chaos.
Chaos tries to clinch up but Mandore circles away and keeps his distance.
Chaos keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Chaos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mandore closes the distance and clinches up with Chaos, looking for a takedown. Mandore pushes Chaos against the cage but Chaos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chaos closes the distance and clinches up with Mandore, looking for a takedown. Chaos pushes Mandore against the cage but Mandore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandore sprawls well. Mandore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaos gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruben Mandore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Chaos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chaos has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Mandore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Chaos!