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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juju Chavez (ranked 2992 p4p, 2940 weight class) and Gunnar Malvoe (ranked 164 p4p, 160 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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169 cm 24 144 5 - 4 - 0 |
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165 cm 22 144 3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Solid boxing Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juju Chavez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Malvoe! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malvoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Malvoe lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming. Chavez cracks Malvoe with an open hand slap. Malvoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvoe.
Malvoe throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it. Malvoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Malvoe cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Chavez throws a series of punches but Malvoe moves out of range. Malvoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malvoe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Chavez misses the jab. Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Malvoe lands with a shot to the body. Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malvoe counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malvoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Chavez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malvoe on his heels. He'll look to pass Malvoe's guard now, I'm sure. Malvoe is pulling down on Chavez's head to control his posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malvoe wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chavez's corner is telling him to maintain position. Chavez trying to control but Malvoe is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malvoe can do anything to dispel that myth. Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malvoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss. Malvoe pulls Chavez in close to prevent any damage. Chavez working some strikes from top position. Malvoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Chavez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Malvoe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juju Chavez! Juju Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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