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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Chavez (ranked 23636 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoJo Minks (ranked 6156 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JoJo Minks!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez wants to get back to full guard.
Chavez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavez has his hands on Minks's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Minks throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Minks is proving a slippery customer.
Chavez has momentary wrist control but Minks slips an elbow through the middle.
Chavez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minks defends well.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
Minks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Minks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Minks stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minks 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chavez has his takedown stuffed
and Minks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minks scores with a takedown into Chavez's guard.
Minks tries to stand but Chavez is controlling from the bottom.
Chavez being controlled here, momentarily.
Chavez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Minks is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Minks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minks is in close to Chavez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Minks.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minks pushes Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Minks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chavez uses from the top position.
Minks trying to control the position.
Minks working for submissions but it's allowed Chavez to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minks is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Minks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Minks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
JoJo Minks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minks fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez shoots for a takedown but Minks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minks throws a head kick that half lands.
Minks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minks preventing the sweep.
Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Minks defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minks trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez seems keen to control Minks's posture.
Minks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Minks stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
Minks stands up from Chavez's guard - Minks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Minks cracks a nice hook into Chavez's ribs.
Duncan Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minks rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minks pulls guard successfully.
Chavez drops back looking for a leg! Minks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minks manages to kick Chavez off! Chavez jumps back into Minks's guard.
JoJo Minks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minks wants to sweep but no luck.
Minks has a closed guard, preventing Chavez from standing up.
Minks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavez manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez working for submissions but it's allowed Minks to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minks thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Minks content to control rather than advance.
Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Minks sits in half guard.
Minks prevents Chavez from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez moves into full guard.
Minks pushes down on Chavez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minks is controlling the pace.
Minks is looking to advance position but Chavez won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minks thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Minks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Minks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Minks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chavez manages to get to full guard.
Minks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minks's guard.
Chavez trying to control but Minks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Minks keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minks 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.
Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minks looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
Minks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minks has his hands on Chavez's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chavez wants to stand but Minks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Minks has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Chavez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Minks is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minks closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
Minks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chavez regains guard immediately.
Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Minks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minks manages to get himself to full guard.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Minks wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez pushing down on Minks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez trying to control from Minks's half guard. Minks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minks holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
JoJo Minks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minks 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoJo Minks!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
25% |
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