PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. Bill Hicks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chavez
vs
Hicks

179 cm
34
155 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

174 cm
35
155 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Hicks off balance momentarily.
A head kick from Chavez lands but Hicks takes it in his stride.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavez's head.

Chavez rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Hicks tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hicks up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chavez up against the cage.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks taking a breather.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hicks blocks it with crossed arms.

Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hicks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Hicks. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Chavez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks swinging wildly here.

Chavez drives through and clinches with Hicks against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez lands an uppercut.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Hicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chavez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chavez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickss head.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hicks's defenses.
Chavez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hicks pressing his opponent against the cage.

Hicks tightens his grip and picks Chavez up, before dumping him to the ground. Chavez manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks stands and throws Chavez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hicks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Hicks checks the leg kick.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Hicks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hicks somewhat.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Miguel Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks jabs Chavez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Hicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hicks punishes Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez throws a low kick but Hicks moves out of range easily.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Hicks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks shoots for a takedown but Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to move into range but Hicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Hicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Hicks seems unphased.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavez.
Chavez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez lands a jab.
Chavez tries a low kick but Hicks avoids it.
Chavez defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.

Hicks scores a takedown into full mount!
Hicks lands a heavy elbow.
Chavez is looking to improve his position but Hicks isn't that keen on the idea.
Chavez regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks 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.
Hicks throws a strike but Chavez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hicks trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Chavez dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Hicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Hicks moves out of range and Chavez only half commits.
Hicks jabs Chavez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Chavez slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks connects with the punch.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hicks.
Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chavez throws a push kick but Hicks slaps the foot to one side.
Hicks ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Hicks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Hicks swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez thumps Hicks with a low kick.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Bill Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hicks.
Hicks misses the jab.

Hicks feints and as Chavez raises his hands in defense, Hicks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Hicks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chavez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chavez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miguel Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavez controlling from the top position.

Hicks looking for subs off his back but Chavez has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chavez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hicks tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.
Chavez is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Hicks.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Chavez!
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