PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chavez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to When Worlds Colide. Peppers has chosen Day N Nite-Kid Cudi as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chavez
vs
Peppers

175 cm
27
153 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

174 cm
30
155 lbs
18 - 12 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Julius Peppers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez looks for a takedown but Peppers sprawls well.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peppers.
Peppers slips a straight right by Chavez.
Peppers throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Peppers off the cage and back into range.
Peppers shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Peppers.
Nice uppercut lands for Peppers. That snapped Chavez's head back.
Peppers is looking to clinch but Chavez is avoiding it.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peppers throws a push kick but Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peppers.
Peppers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chavez throws a body punch but Peppers moves out of range.
Chavez throws a jab when Peppers was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peppers swivels and escapes.
Peppers misses the jab.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peppers pinned against the cage. Peppers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Peppers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chavez checks it well.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Peppers's head but Peppers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chavez throws a jab when Peppers was well out of range.
Peppers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peppers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chavez takes a step back to recover.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Peppers slips the punch.
Peppers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peppers wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Peppers slips the punch.
Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Chavez moved away.
Julius Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Peppers tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peppers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Peppers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peppers is looking to clinch.
Peppers moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Peppers misses with a body shot.
Chavez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Chavez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peppers wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peppers 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.
Peppers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peppers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chavez blocking the ground and pound.
Chavez tries to reverse the position but Peppers maintains control.

Peppers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chavez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chavez!
Peppers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez won't allow Peppers to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavez scoring with some ground and pound.
Chavez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peppers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chavez!
Peppers unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez holds on for dear life.

Peppers working for a submission but Chavez is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julius Peppers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peppers misses with a body shot
and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Chavez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peppers to the ground. Chavez is now in Peppers's guard.
Chavez won't allow Peppers to sweep him here.
Chavez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
Peppers wants to improve his position but instead Chavez has moved into half guard.
Peppers moves into full guard.
Chavez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peppers's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peppers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chavez defends it easily.
Chavez scoring with some ground and pound.
Peppers looking to control.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peppers is trying to control the position but Chavez postures up.
Peppers wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peppers looking for a sweep. Not yet Peppers, not yet.
Peppers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavez manages to get himself to full guard.
Peppers postures up.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez trying to control the position.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Peppers from controlling successfully.
Chavez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peppers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peppers.
Peppers wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Julius Peppers has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
Chavez won't allow Peppers to sweep him here.
Peppers tries to strike from the bottom.
Peppers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.

Peppers working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Chavez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Peppers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peppers looking for a sweep. Not yet Peppers, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peppers is looking for a triangle but Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
Peppers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez postures up in Peppers's guard and throws a big left but Peppers blocks it.
Chavez lands a couple of elbows.
Peppers 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.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chavez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chavez landing with the ground and pound.
Peppers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chavez works over Peppers with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peppers is trying to keep Chavez in close.
Peppers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavez manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dilbert Chavez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Peppers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peppers as he avoids it easily.
Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peppers in his tracks.
Peppers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peppers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Peppers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Peppers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peppers lands a front kick.
Peppers misses with a looping left.
Chavez throws a hook but Peppers avoids it easily.
Peppers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peppers.
Peppers throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Julius Peppers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.

Peppers tries to sprawl but Chavez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peppers is trying to get back to full guard.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peppers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chavez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chavez's back!
Chavez breaks Peppers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Peppers 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peppers is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peppers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peppers postures up.
Peppers being controlled here momentarily.
Peppers looking to pass the guard.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peppers manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peppers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
Peppers wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez trying to control but Peppers is working from the bottom.
Chavez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peppers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peppers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Peppers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peppers tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
Peppers trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dilbert Chavez.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dilbert Chavez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dilbert Chavez thanked Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).