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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Colide by Powerman 5000. The crowd seem to be enjoying Russo's choice of entrance music: Tupac-The Uppercut. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
153 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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172 cm
32
157 lbs
27 - 20 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donato Russo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chavez lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chavez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chavez has Russo in his guard.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chavez controls Russo momentarily but Russo frees himself.
Russo wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Russo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chavez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chavez has escaped and now he's on top!
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Russo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez lands a couple of elbows.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez stands up over Russo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Russo 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control the position.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chavez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Russo tries to escape but Chavez is in control.
Chavez throws a strike aimed at the side of Russo's head but Russo avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Chavez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chavez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chavez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chavez working the head with strikes.
Chavez wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilbert Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Russo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chavez gets back to half guard.
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chavez is just riding it out for now. Russo eventually gives up the hold.
Chavez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chavez.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard.
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Russo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez postures up in Russo's guard and throws a big left but Russo blocks it.
Russo working a defensive guard here.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Russo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Russo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is trying to pull guard but Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Russo prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Russo jumps guard but Chavez stands there with Russo around his waist. Russo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Russo wants the takedown. Chavez is fighting it off but Russo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chavez's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo trying to move into half guard but instead Chavez has managed to sweep!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez works over Russo with some ground and pound from guard.
Chavez won't allow Russo to sweep him here.
Chavez is working Russo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavez pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chavez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chavez passes to side control.
Chavez grinds an elbow into Russo's temple.
Chavez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chavez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chavez throws an elbow but Russo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chavez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chavez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chavez.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chavez connects with a nice short shot to Russo's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez prevents Russo from improving his position.
Chavez seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chavez connects with a nice short shot to Russo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilbert Chavez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chavez feints and as Russo raises his hands in defense, Chavez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chavez connects with a couple of short punches.
Chavez is working Russo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Russo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russo keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
Russo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chavez's guard.
Chavez pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Russo throws a strike but Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavez.
Russo trying to control the position.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
Russo is trying to keep Chavez in close.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Chavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo has momentary wrist control but Chavez slips an elbow through the middle.
Russo controls Chavez momentarily but Chavez frees himself.
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Donato Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez postures up in Russo's guard and throws a big left but Russo blocks it.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russo looking for a sweep. Not yet Russo, not yet.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Russo has wrist control.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
Chavez throws a big right hand that misses.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilbert Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dilbert Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilbert Chavez!
Dilbert Chavez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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