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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamand Ti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez comes into the arena with La Bamba blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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175 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Chavez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muhamand Ti! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muhamand Ti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut. Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch. Chavez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ti moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ti showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ti looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavez wants to get up but he can't break Ti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Ti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ti is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now. Chavez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ti is taking a breather. Chavez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ti is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Chavez tries to get to full guard but Ti has control of the leg. Ti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Chavez trying to hold on to Ti's head to control him but Ti postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Chavez tries to clinch up but Ti circles away and keeps his distance. Ti fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ti clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage. Ti manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chavez preventing the sweep. Chavez trying to control but Ti is working from the bottom. Ti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chavez uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ti is not content to let Chavez control the position. Chavez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Chavez working away. Chavez looking to control but instead Ti has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Ti is not content to let Chavez control the position. Ti wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamand Ti dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chavez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chavez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ti pushes Chavez off looking to stand but Chavez dives back in and keeps control.
Ti is concentrating on defense, preventing Chavez from advancing position. Ti wants to get back to his feet.
Chavez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between Ti's legs - danger averted. Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ti swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ti is breathing heavily. Chavez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavez looking to pass the guard. Ti keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully. Ti keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Chavez looks to clinch and Ti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chavez's guard. Ti wanted to stand there but Chavez had control of the position. Chavez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chavez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Chavez wants to get back to his feet but Ti is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ti trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom. Ti throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Chavez tries to clinch up and Ti counters with a single leg into guard. Chavez didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ti trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom. Chavez pulls Ti in close to prevent any damage. Ti won't allow Chavez to get back to his feet. Chavez wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamand Ti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Ti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chavez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ti's guard! Nice work there by Chavez! Chavez stands up from Ti's guard - Chavez perhaps looking for a knockout. Ti shoots in for a double leg but Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chavez moves into the clinch. Ti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chavez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ti walks away with a smile on his face. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ti looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well. Antonio Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamand Ti. Chavez clinches but Ti breaks the clinch and Ti moves into the clinch. Chavez tries to pull guard but Ti won't allow it.
Ti tries to pull guard but Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Ti drops back down to his feet.
Ti gets underhooks to prevent Chavez's takedown attempt.
Chavez fails to pull guard.
Ti tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Chavez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ti looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ti jumps guard but Chavez stands there with Ti around his waist. Ti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ti trying to control the position but instead, Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ti into the cage. Ti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ti breaks the clinch.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ti circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Chavez misses. Chavez works over Ti's head and body with a nice combination. Ti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chavez tries to bench press Ti off him but Ti keeps the position. Antonio Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chavez manages to get back to half guard. Ti is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ti thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Well, if Ti 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.
Ti 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. Muhamand Ti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Muhamand Ti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhamand Ti!
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energy
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