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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Menzies acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menzies closes the distance and clinches.
Menzies has Chavez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Menzies pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chavez tumbling to the mat - Menzies dives into Chavez's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menzies is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavez has wrist control.
Chavez managing to control the position.
Menzies seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Menzies trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez is trying to control the position but Menzies postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Menzies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menzies stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Menzies bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menzies working away.
Menzies laying and praying for a moment but Chavez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Menzies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menzies trying to control from Chavez's half guard. Chavez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menzies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies postures up.
Menzies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menzies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Chavez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menzies is aware though and is defending well.
Chavez striking off his back but it's not causing Menzies any problems.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menzies.
Menzies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menzies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Menzies throwing strikes but missing.
Menzies throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Menzies from controlling successfully.
Menzies with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Menzies tries to pass.
Menzies postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menzies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Menzies from controlling successfully.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Menzies is proving a slippery customer.
Menzies stays in close to Chavez's body and controls the position.
Menzies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Menzies hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Menzies scores with a hook.
A jab from Menzies finds it's way through Chavez's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Menzies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chavez throws a head kick but Menzies moves out of range.
Menzies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menzies looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Menzies is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.
Chavez is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Menzies in particular looking to stall.
Menzies is trying to control the action in half guard but Chavez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steve Menzies has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Menzies is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menzies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Domingo Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menzies throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menzies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chavez somewhat.
Chavez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Menzies!
Menzies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavez tries to control but Menzies wriggling away.
Chavez looking to finish with strikes here!
Menzies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Menzies is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez punching from mount but Menzies doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chavez takes Menzies's back.
Menzies is in bad spot here.
Menzies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies wants to control his opponent's hands but Chavez gets his hands free.
Chavez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chavez is cranking Menzies's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Menzies! He's tightened the choke and Menzies is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo Chavez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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