PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Jesus (ranked 2578 p4p, 296 weight class) and Alvaro Dias (ranked 3326 p4p, 357 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jesus
vs
Dias

180 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otavio Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alvaro Dias!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Dias. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Jesus both land. Nice combination.
Dias shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Jesus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dias has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jesus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jesus lands with a hook. Dias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jesus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice jab there from Jesus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jesus works Dias's body with a nice hook.

Dias throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jesus was covering up waiting for the punch and Dias finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dias is looking to work some ground and pound but Jesus has wrist control.
Dias working some strikes from top position.
Dias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jesus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jesus manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Otavio Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dias.
Dias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jesus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dias's hands.
Jesus throws a right hand that Dias ducks under and follows up with a left that Dias also avoids with ease.
Jesus misses with a double jab.
Jesus cracks a nice hook into Dias's ribs.
Dias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jesus avoids it really well and circles away.
Dias looks winded!
Jesus throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Dias tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jesus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jesus wants it to stay on the feet.
Jesus works over Dias's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jesus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown. Jesus tries to sprawl out of it but Dias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jesus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jesus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jesus duly obliges.
Jesus scores with a one two! Dias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but Jesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but Jesus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jesus looks to land a combination but Dias avoids it well.
Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dias circles away quickly and effectively.
Jesus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jesus tries to bum rush Dias with a series of wild strikes but Dias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dias shoots in and drives through. Jesus sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Jesus both land. Nice combination.
Jesus lands with a nice body punch.
Jesus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
Jesus fails to land with a series of punches.
Jesus scores with a three punch combo!
Jesus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dias doesn't seem bothered though.
Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jesus.
Dias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jesus works over Dias's head and body with a nice combination.
Jesus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias at a distance.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dias doesn't seem bothered though.
Jesus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dias on the side of the head.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but Jesus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jesus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dias back to the cage. Jesus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Jesus both land. Nice combination.
Jesus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jesus.
Dias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jesus pinned against the cage. Jesus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jesus is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias goes for a double leg but Jesus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jesus continues to drive forward.
Jesus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown. Jesus tries to sprawl out of it but Dias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jesus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dias.
Jesus lunges at Dias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dias's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jesus.
A nice combination there by Jesus.
Jesus connects with a right hand. Dias shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Jesus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jesus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jesus wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dias working the strikes but Jesus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dias looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jesus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jesus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dias.
Dias postures up in Jesus's guard and throws a big left but Jesus blocks it.

Jesus has his feet on Dias's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jesus lands with a nice combination. Dias backs away looking to recover.
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!
Jesus scores with a hook to the body. Dias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dias can do to turn this around?
Jesus lands a body shot.
Jesus dips to his left and cracks Dias with an uppercut!
Dias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jesus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dias backs up against the cage.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jesus as he avoids it easily.
Dias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dias is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jesus lands a jab-cross combination.
Jesus connects with a single shot there.

Dias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jesus sprawls well initially but Dias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dias winds up and cracks Jesus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alvaro Dias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dias drops an elbow to the side of Jesus's head.
Dias has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jesus pushes Dias off looking to stand but Dias dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Dias there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Dias there.
Dias not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jesus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jesus is trying to stand back up but Dias is controlling him
Dias not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dias scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jesus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dias.
Dias not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Dias.
Jesus is trying to stand back up but Dias is controlling him
Dias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Dias.
Dias lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dias looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jesus wants to get back to his feet.
Dias winds up and cracks Jesus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dias lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias with the ground and pound but Jesus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jesus's head.
Dias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Jesus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dias has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jesus tries to circle away but Dias has him pinned against the cage.

Dias gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jesus pushes Dias off and gets back to his feet.
Jesus misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jesus wants it to stay on the feet.
Otavio Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dias.
Dias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jesus throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus looks to land a combination but Dias avoids it well.
Otavio Jesus is winning the standup battle so far.
Dias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jesus circles away.
Jesus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jesus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Jesus finds it's way through Dias's defenses.
Jesus jabs Dias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jesus looks to land a combination but Dias avoids it well.
Dias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jesus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jesus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jesus pinned against the cage. Jesus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias dives in and grabs Jesus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes down on Dias's head and hops out.
Dias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jesus lands with a hook. Dias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jesus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Jesus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dias shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jesus is trying to defend but Dias finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jesus wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dias lands a nice short elbow.
Dias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dias throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jesus to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias postures up and lands a big shot to Jesus's brow.
Dias stops Jesus from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dias throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias throws a strike but Jesus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jesus's head.

Jesus pushes Dias off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but Jesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Jesus misses its target.
Jesus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias at a distance.
Dias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jesus digs a good body shot into Dias's ribs.
Jesus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias has time to react.
Jesus is looking to wear down Dias with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Jesus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jesus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dias shoots in but no luck this time.
Otavio Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dias.
Jesus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jesus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Jesus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jesus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Jesus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus is looking for a counter combo.
Jesus jabs Dias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jesus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jesus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jesus but Jesus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jesus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus is looking for a counter combo.
Jesus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jesus misses with a wild combination.
Jesus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dias.
Dias landing strikes.
Dias landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dias creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jesus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dias looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jesus is avoiding damage well.
Dias works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dias cracks Jesus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jesus dodges the ground and pound from Dias.
Dias landing a few strikes.
Dias lands some shots froms side control.
Dias with the ground and pound but Jesus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jesus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dias keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jesus working hard to break the clinch.
Dias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alvaro Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otavio Jesus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jesus breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otavio Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jesus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otavio Jesus!