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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Chavez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Mayweather's takedown attempt.
Chavez has Mayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chavez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chavez manages to end up in side control.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chavez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mayweather tries to bench press Chavez off him but Chavez keeps the position.
Chavez cracks Mayweather with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mayweather keeps Chavez under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chavez working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather parries the strikes from Chavez easily there. Chavez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayweather to escape.
Mayweather struggling a bit here.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Chavez drags him back down.
Mayweather is trying to improve his position.
Mayweather parries the strikes from Chavez easily there. Chavez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayweather to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez tries to score with some ground and pound. Mayweather controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chavez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mayweather is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mayweather has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chavez is on him like a limpet, forcing Mayweather back against the cage.
Mayweather definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Mayweather forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Mayweather forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Chavez.
Chavez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Mayweather.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks it.
Mayweather changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Mayweather in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayweather jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayweather leaves Chavez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayweather moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
BJ Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayweather takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Mayweather gets a clinch.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayweather manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Chavez backing up. Chavez nods at Mayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
Chavez looks for a takedown but Mayweather sprawls well.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Chavez.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayweather defends it nicely.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather, which made it look bad.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez has his takedown stuffed
and Mayweather counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Mayweather rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Mayweather off balance momentarily.
Mayweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Mayweather lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
Chavez keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
Mayweather is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Chavez jumps into guard, dragging Mayweather to the mat.
Mayweather stops Chavez from standing up.
Chavez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayweather controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mayweather advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chavez shoots and misses
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayweather but Mayweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayweather as he avoids it easily.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Chavez.
Chavez darts in trying to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayweather tries to counter by clinching up but Chavez breaks away and moves out of range.
Mayweather looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayweather lands with a good body shot.
Mayweather is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayweather attempts a counter takedown but Chavez avoids it well and moves away.
Chavez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to clinch up
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Chavez tenderised Mayweather's leg. Mayweather is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chavez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mayweather counters with a left to the body.
Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but Mayweather is controlling him.
Mayweather changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chavez misses with a takedown
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Mayweather circles away easily
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez lands with a kick to the temple. Mayweather shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayweather digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Mayweather circles away easily
and Mayweather counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mayweather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez is trying to push Mayweather away but Mayweather has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chavez jumps guard but Mayweather stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayweather lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
BJ Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez looking for submissions off his back.
Floyd Mayweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayweather stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayweather has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather!
Floyd Mayweather tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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RATING
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