PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reza Chas (ranked 3859 p4p, 5834 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 445 p4p, 526 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Chas
vs
Warrior

175 cm
20
158
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
158
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reza Chas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chas thumps Warrior with a low kick.
Reza Chas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warrior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Warrior misses.
Chas wants to clinch up but Warrior keeps it at a distance.
Warrior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warrior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chas tries a head kick but it misses.
Chas throws a head kick that misses
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warrior misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chas moves away.
Chas moves out of range as Warrior strikes.
Chas tries a head kick but it misses.
Chas throws a head kick that Warrior semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Chas is predictable there
and Warrior counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chas throws a leg kick that is checked

and Warrior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chas!

Warrior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chas sneaks back into half guard.

Warrior is working for a submission of some sort.
Chas is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warrior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Chas looking for submissions off his back.

Chas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chas actively working from the bottom here.

Warrior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Warrior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Chas is defending against the submission attempts here by Warrior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warrior seems to be working for a kimura but Chas defends the submission attempt.
Chas is looking to control Warrior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chas avoid being mounted?
Warrior prevents Chas from improving his position.

Warrior seems to be looking for submissions.

Warrior is looking for a kimura here.
Chas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warrior manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chas passes Warrior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Chas is working for a kimura but Warrior is defending it quite comfortably.
Chas works his way into side control.
Warrior is looking for a sweep.
Warrior is not content to let Chas control the position.

Chas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warrior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Chas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warrior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ultimate Warrior will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warrior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A clash of legs there as Warrior blocks the low kick.
Warrior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chas.
Chas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warrior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chas lands with a nice body kick.
Chas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chas misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warrior! But no joy.
Chas throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Warrior blocks a head kick by Chas.
Chas throws a head kick that misses
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chas throws a head kick that misses
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
Chas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chas wants to clinch.
Chas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chas throws the kick towards the body but Warrior avoids it.
Chas throws a head kick that misses.
Warrior throws out a counter right but Chas avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior throws a looping overhand right but Chas ducks down to avoid it.
Chas throws a body kick that misses
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reza Chas is winning the standup battle so far.
Chas throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily.
Warrior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chas misses with a lunging right hand

and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ultimate Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Chas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chas wants to control but Warrior is keeping busy.

Warrior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chas has managed to free his arm - good work.

Chas looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warrior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Chas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Warrior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Warrior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warrior.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chas is pressing down on Warrior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Chas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Warrior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warrior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Chas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warrior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Chas has his foot on Warrior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warrior works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reza Chas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chas moves in looking to clinch but Warrior pushes him off.
Chas throws a lazy head kick
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
Warrior has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Warrior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Warrior takes the fight into the clinch.
Chas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warrior to keep the fight standing.
Chas trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warrior as Chas tries to tie him up.
Chas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warrior to keep the fight standing.
Chas lands an elbow that stopped Warrior in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warrior avoids it.
Chas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chas keeps control of Warrior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warrior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Warrior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior goes for a takedown attempt but Chas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chas throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
Reza Chas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chas tries to clinch but Warrior moves out of range.
Chas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chas connects with an inside leg kick.
Chas throws a leg kick
and Warrior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chas connects with a solid leg kick.
Warrior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chas lands a front kick.
Warrior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chas under the eye.
Chas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chas throws a head kick that misses
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chas lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Warrior moves out of range of the body kick.
Reza Chas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chas misses with a low kick.
Chas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chas throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily.
Chas moves in looking to clinch but Warrior pushes him off.
Warrior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Chas misses
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Chas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chas misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Warrior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chas throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.

Chas instigates a clinch.
Warrior wants a takedown but no success here.
Reza Chas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior jumps guard but Chas stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warrior.
Warrior letting Chas take a breather here.
Warrior has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chas.
Chas scores with a knee to the head.

Chas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Warrior is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chas to the mat. Chas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Warrior drops back looking for a leg! Chas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chas manages to kick Warrior off! Warrior jumps back into Chas's guard.

Warrior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warrior, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warrior has his foot on Chas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chas works his way back into a safe position though.
Chas stands and throws Warrior's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Chas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warrior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chas is trying to get an arm triangle but Warrior is defending well.
Warrior tries to bench press Chas off him but Chas keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Chas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Chas!