PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chavez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to When Worlds Colide by Powerman 5000. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Chavez
vs
Nieddds

175 cm
24
153 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

168 cm
28
150 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain)
Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain)

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez thuds his right hand into Nieddds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nieddds looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nieddds staying out of range there.
Nieddds misses the shot to the body.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Nieddds.
Nieddds lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez moves out of range as Nieddds strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieddds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nieddds throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Chavez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavez throws a big right hand that misses.
Nieddds wants to get back to his feet but Chavez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez postures up in Nieddds's guard and throws a big left but Nieddds blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Chavez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nieddds wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Nieddds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez won't allow Nieddds to get back to his feet.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Nieddds keeps moving.
Chavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Nieddds blocks nicely.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Nieddds blocks nicely.
Nieddds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavez.
Nieddds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nieddds looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieddds, not yet.
Nieddds looking to control but Chavez passes into half guard.
Chavez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nieddds defending well though.
Nieddds wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieddds won't allow Chavez to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez tries to pass to full mount but Nieddds defends it.
Nieddds is looking to escape.
Chavez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nieddds taking some punishment here, with Chavez in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavez trying to mount his opponent but Nieddds defends it.
Chavez prevents Nieddds from improving his position.
Nieddds is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chavez lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilbert Chavez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nieddds's head.
Nieddds tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Nieddds misses.
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Nieddds works the jab nicely.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Chavez misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nieddds wants it to stay on the feet.
Nieddds misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nieddds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Nieddds lands with a good body shot.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieddds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds feints a jab promting Chavez to slip. Nieddds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chavez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nieddds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nieddds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.
Nieddds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Nieddds misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nieddds.
Nieddds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez moves out of range as Nieddds strikes.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nieddds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Chavez takes a swing at Nieddds's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Nieddds misses.
Some wild striking there from Nieddds.
Nieddds misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieddds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Nieddds throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Nieddds 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nieddds avoids it really well and circles away.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieddds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez dives in and grabs Nieddds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nieddds pushes down on Chavez's head and hops out.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Nieddds works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
Nieddds misses with a body shot

and Chavez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
Nieddds tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
Chavez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Chavez prevents Nieddds from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chavez connects with a nice short shot to Nieddds's temple.
Nieddds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chavez is working away from the top position though.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
Nieddds is trying to stand back up but Chavez is controlling him
Dilbert Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Chavez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Chavez.
Well, if Chavez 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.
Nieddds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chavez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chavez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chavez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chavez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nieddds defending well though.
Nieddds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chavez.
Still in half guard, Chavez seems content to control.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nieddds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chavez is just content to waste time from the top position. Nieddds takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nieddds looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nieddds looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieddds, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nieddds has wrist control.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nieddds managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilbert Chavez clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nieddds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Nieddds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Nieddds slips the punch.
No joy there for Nieddds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Chavez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nieddds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nieddds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nieddds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Nieddds keeps moving.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nieddds has wrist control.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Nieddds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nieddds looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieddds, not yet.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez postures up in Nieddds's guard and throws a big left but Nieddds blocks it.
Nieddds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nieddds wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez is in close to Nieddds's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nieddds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nieddds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Chavez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nieddds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nieddds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nieddds!
Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nieddds's best efforts.
Nieddds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chavez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavez gets full guard.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nieddds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nieddds being controlled here momentarily.
Nieddds stays in close to Chavez's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Nieddds hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nieddds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Nieddds throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nieddds throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieddds jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieddds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nieddds misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilbert Chavez had his way with Bobby Nieddds in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieddds is just out of range.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nieddds.
Nieddds misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Nieddds.
Nieddds throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Nieddds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Nieddds swinging wildly here.
A combination from Nieddds does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez has a takedown stuffed.
Nieddds tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nieddds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nieddds as he avoids it easily.
Nieddds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nieddds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds blocks a jab.
Nieddds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook but Nieddds blocks it.
A jab from Nieddds misses.
Horrible takedown by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nieddds which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Chavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chavez lands in his opponent's guard.
Chavez throws a strike but Nieddds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chavez is controlling Nieddds's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Nieddds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dilbert Chavez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nieddds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbert Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nieddds which made him look bad.
Nieddds misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dilbert Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilbert Chavez!
Dilbert Chavez retains his featherweight title!