PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico DiAngelo (ranked 1671 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Jackie Chan (ranked 224 p4p, 154 weight class). Nico DiAngelo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

DiAngelo
vs
Chan

179 cm
29
165
14 - 13 - 1

173 cm
27
166
14 - 17 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

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 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DiAngelo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DiAngelo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DiAngelo leaves Chan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DiAngelo looks for a takedown but Chan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

DiAngelo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chan is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DiAngelo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chan is trying to get back to half guard.

DiAngelo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DiAngelo's guard! Nice work there by Chan!
Chan stays in close to DiAngelo's body and controls the position.
DiAngelo 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.
DiAngelo is working hard here to advance position.
Chan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DiAngelo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chan keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.

DiAngelo looking for a guillotine here but Chan defends easily.
DiAngelo keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
DiAngelo wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DiAngelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chan wants to control from the top but DiAngelo keeps moving.
Chan wants to pass the guard but DiAngelo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DiAngelo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Chan got a little sloppy there for a moment and DiAngelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chan has managed to get both his arms back between DiAngelo's legs - danger averted.
DiAngelo is breathing heavily.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but DiAngelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiAngelo looking for a sweep. Not yet DiAngelo, not yet.
Chan connects with a couple of short punches.
Chan cracks DiAngelo with a solid left hand.

DiAngelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Chan got a little sloppy there for a moment and DiAngelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chan has managed to get both his arms back between DiAngelo's legs - danger averted.
Chan wants to control from the top but DiAngelo keeps moving.
Chan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DiAngelo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiAngelo 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackie Chan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Chan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DiAngelo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Chan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chan lands in his opponent's guard.
DiAngelo keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
DiAngelo has momentary wrist control but Chan slips an elbow through the middle.
Chan trying to control but DiAngelo is working from the bottom.
DiAngelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan looking to pass the guard.

DiAngelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chan defends it easily.
Chan lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is stalling in the full guard.
DiAngelo wants to sweep here but Chan controlling him for the moment.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but DiAngelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DiAngelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chan is pushing down on DiAngelo's leg trying to pass to half guard. DiAngelo is fighting to maintain full guard but Chan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chan is trying to control. DiAngelo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

DiAngelo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

DiAngelo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.
DiAngelo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chan scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Chan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
DiAngelo is not content to let Chan control the position.
DiAngelo gets back to full guard.
Jackie Chan has got the better of the ground game so far.
DiAngelo has momentary wrist control but Chan slips an elbow through the middle.

Chan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DiAngelo's head.

DiAngelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chan defends it easily.
Chan trying to control but DiAngelo is working from the bottom.
Chan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DiAngelo is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan trying to control but DiAngelo is working from the bottom.

DiAngelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

DiAngelo has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but DiAngelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DiAngelo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

DiAngelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chan slips nicely into half guard.
Chan lands strikes from half guard.
DiAngelo is not content to let Chan control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo wants to get back to full guard.
DiAngelo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chan scores with a couple of nice shots.

Chan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiAngelo has managed to free his arm - good work.
DiAngelo is not content to let Chan control the position.
DiAngelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
DiAngelo tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chan closes this distance looking for a takedown but DiAngelo circles away.
DiAngelo has a takedown stuffed.
Chan swings widly with a right hand
and DiAngelo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chan lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from DiAngelo. No joy for Chan on that attempt.

Chan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan prevents DiAngelo from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Chan.
DiAngelo is refusing to be controlled, as Chan sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiAngelo tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.
DiAngelo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DiAngelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

DiAngelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DiAngelo!
Chan looking to control but DiAngelo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DiAngelo?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo is working to get back to half guard.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DiAngelo gets back to half guard.

Chan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chan working DiAngelo over with strikes.
DiAngelo is looking for a sweep. Chan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chan wants to free his trapped foot but DiAngelo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Chan seems to be working for a kimura but DiAngelo defends the submission attempt.
Chan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan passes the guard and advances to mount!
DiAngelo tries to reverse the position but Chan maintains control.
Jackie Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chan wants to control the pace but DiAngelo is squirming around nicely.
Chan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DiAngelo regains half guard.

DiAngelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DiAngelo is looking for a sweep. Chan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan controlling the action here.

DiAngelo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.
DiAngelo tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.

Chan is looking for a kimura here.
Chan trying to control from half guard but DiAngelo is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

DiAngelo actively working from the bottom here.
Chan is trying to control. DiAngelo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Chan!