Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Burrows closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavez quickly recovers to half guard.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Chavez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrows performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
Burrows is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Chavez is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Chavez defending well. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Chavez is defending well. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burrows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chavez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burrows is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Chavez is in trouble now - Burrows has advanced to mount!
Burrows content just to control the position here.
Chavez tries to improve his position but instead Burrows has taken his back! #T4#
Chavez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burrows controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burrows 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. Burrows eventually gives up the hold.
Burrows trying to mount his opponent but Chavez defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Burrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chavez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burrows trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Burrows passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Burrows is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrows in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chavez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chavez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Chavez working for a triangle but Burrows defends it easily.
Chavez wants to control the position but Burrows says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Burrows slows the pace down in half guard.
Burrows is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chavez looking for submissions off his back.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burrows stalling.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Chavez won't allow Burrows to pass to mount. #T3#
Burrows slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.#TD#
Burrows closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burrows lands in his opponent's guard.
Burrows sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Chavez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Chavez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burrows has picked Chavez up and slammed him! Chavez can't keep hold of the triangle and Burrows manages to pass to side control!
Burrows trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Burrows working away.
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face as Burrows controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chavez for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burrows was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chavez! #T1##SUB#
Burrows is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chavez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chavez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chavez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burrows slows the pace down in half guard.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burrows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
Chavez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chavez is trying desperately to improve position.
Burrows controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Chavez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burrows.
Chavez is looking to get to half guard.
Chavez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Burrows working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Burrows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard. #REVR#
Juju Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Chavez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chavez can't keep his opponent in guard - Burrows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burrows, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
A relieved looking Stuart Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Chavez clinches up with Christ and pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch.
Chavez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez counters with a left and a right that stings Christ.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Chavez.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Christ's belly button to the back.
Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Chavez misses with a jab to the body
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Christ.#T2#
Christ looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Christ misses with a double jab
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Christ lunges at Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chavez's hand.
Chavez slips a jab from Christ.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Christ throws a shot to the body.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez misses with a left hand
and Christ counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christ stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Christ misses. #T3#
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez slips a straight right by Christ.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Chavez rushes Christ and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chavez in his tracks.
Christ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Chavez counters with a takedown into side control.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chavez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christ has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chavez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christ has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Chavez.
Christ tries to escape but Chavez is in control.
Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chavez trying to control the position but Christ is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Christ dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a two punch combo.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Chavez misses
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christ sprawls and moves away.
Chavez lands with a hook. Christ tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jefferson Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chavez has time to react.
Chavez jabs at Christ's body.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Christ, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes Christ against the cage but Christ circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez misses with a hook.#T1#
Christ avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Jefferson Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Chavez lands a body shot.
Christ staying out of range there.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juju Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ misses with a straight right. #T2#
Christ misses the jab.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Christ lands with an overhand left.
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 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez feinted with a counter takedown.
Christ throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ jabs Chavez right on the nose. Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Christ takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ walks into a straight right hand from Chavez.
Chavez lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Christ does it's job there.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ lands with a hook. Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chavez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Chavez thuds a left hand into Christ's body.
Christ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Christ's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Christ circles away easily
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christ on the side of the head.#TD#
Chavez gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christ scores with a jab. Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez lands with a cross.
Christ throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Chavez connects with a right hand. Christ shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Christ misses with a hook.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez. #T1#
Christ clobbers Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez throws a big counter combination but Christ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Christ with an uppercut!
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christ throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez darts in trying to clinch
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez scores with a hook.
Christ blocks a jab.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Chavez slips a straight right by Christ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Chavez misses with a left hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Chavez misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a right hand to the body.
Christ throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez attempts a counter takedown but Christ avoids it well and moves away.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Christ misses with a double jab
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christ looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christ defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez jabs at Christ's body.
Chavez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juju Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez feinted with a counter takedown.
Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christ under the eye.#TD#
Chavez gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chavez wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jefferson Christ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chavez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juju Chavez.
I think Christ has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Christ!
Our winner, Jefferson Christ, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
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. #T1#
Malvoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
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.

Event: LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Richardson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Richardson.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Richardson.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Chavez slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson jabs at Chavez's body.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Richardson misses the jab.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juju Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Richardson misses the jab.
Richardson lands a jab to the head.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Richardson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richardson takes one to the chin there.
Richardson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Richardson blocks a jab.
Richardson throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chavez scores with a three punch combo!
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chavez lands a head shot.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a two punch combo.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richardson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Richardson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richardson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Chavez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Richardson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richardson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Richardson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richardson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richardson passes into half guard.
Richardson not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson misses the jab.
Chavez defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Richardson misses with an uppercut.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Richardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez lunges at Richardson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richardson's hand. #T1#
Chavez walks into a jab.
Chavez slips under a jab.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Richardson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chavez lands a jab to Richardson's midsection.
Richardson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson lands an overhand right.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Chavez misses with a combination
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richardson cracks Chavez with a good jab.#ROC#Chavez is rocked!
Richardson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richardson under the eye.
Juju Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Richardson blocks the leg kick.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richardson works Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Chavez moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chavez lands a jab to Richardson's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Chavez throws a series of strikes that have Richardson backpedaling.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Richardson throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Richardson cracks Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavez throws a body punch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Richardson throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab. #T4#
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richardson moves away.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chavez's head.
Richardson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Richardson connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Richardson throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chavez, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez misses with the combination.
Richardson misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richardson walks into a left hand.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Richardson avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson connects with a body shot that sends Chavez's belly button to the back.
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez tests Richardson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Richardson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Richardson avoids them all with ease.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Chavez seems unphased.
Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Richardson's head.
Richardson throws a right hand that misses
and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Richardson throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Richardson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Chavez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chavez.
Richardson pulls Chavez in to control the position.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Richardson has wrist control.
Richardson is pulling down on Chavez's head. It's preventing any offense from Chavez, at least for the moment.#T3#
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Richardson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richardson trying to control the position here.
Chavez trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richardson.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Richardson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Richardson's body.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Richardson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Chavez defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez jabs Richardson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juju Chavez just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richardson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez thumps Richardson with a low kick.
Richardson throws a shot to the body.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson lands a jab.
Nice shot by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Richardson with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.#T1#
Richardson lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Richardson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richardson moves away.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Richardson misses with a left hand
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richardson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Chavez counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Chavez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richardson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chavez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chavez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Richardson is avoiding damage well.
Richardson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Juju Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richardson's head. #SUB2#
Chavez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richardson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Chavez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richardson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richardson.
Chavez throws a strike but Richardson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Richardson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson had his way with Juju Chavez in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chavez.
Richardson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavez throws an off balance right hand
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
Richardson throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson lands a jab.
Richardson misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target. #T1#
Richardson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Richardson lands a jab.
Richardson lands an overhand right.
Richardson cracks Chavez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Chavez falls backwards against the cage. Richardson follows up with more strikes that drop Chavez to his knees. Richardson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Chavez! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson retains his bantamweight title!
Rick Richardson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: LAFC 30
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Junior moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Chavez's head back.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
A little jabbing left from Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junior has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Junior tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junior connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Junior misses with a looping left.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Junior counter with a right hand. #T1#
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chavez is looking to wear down Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Junior moves out of range.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Junior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junior tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Junior might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Junior moves out of range.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez blocks a jab.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Junior pushes Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Chavez is trying to maintain a safe position but Junior gets an underhook and turns Chavez into the cage.
Chavez is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Junior avoids the elbow strike from Chavez, against the cage.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Junior avoids it.
Chavez pushes off an throws an elbow but Junior leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juju Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Junior.
Chavez effectively controlling the action here.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior moves away from the strike by Chavez.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chavez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Chavez swinging wildly here.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Chavez cracks a nice hook into Junior's ribs.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Chavez takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
Junior misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior.
Chavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
Junior is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chavez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Junior closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
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!#TD2#
Junior pulls guard. #SUB2#
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chavez defends it easily.
Junior looks winded!#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Chavez.
Chavez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Junior!
Chavez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chavez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chavez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 lands a big shot there that rocks Junior but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Junior can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juju Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Juju Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez misses with a left hand
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez cracks a nice hook into Junior's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Junior is out of range and Chavez settles back down.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juju Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior lands with a hook. Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1##CL2#
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior tries to pull guard but Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
Juju Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Junior.
Chavez trying to stall but Junior improves his position.
Chavez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.#CL2#
Junior gets a clinch.
Chavez pushes off an throws an elbow but Junior leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Junior is blocking nicely.
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez walks into a left hand.
Chavez throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Chavez scores with a head kick. Junior tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junior tries to clinch but Chavez moves away
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Chavez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Junior had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Junior misses.
Chavez scores with the left hand. Junior knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chavez fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.#CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Chavez lands a nice elbow.
Junior blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Junior tries to pull guard but Chavez won't allow it.
Junior jumps guard but Chavez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juju Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chavez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavez.
Junior blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Junior fails to pull guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chavez throws an elbow but misses.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?#BC#
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Chavez takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Junior darts in and clinches Chavez up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior avoids a wild elbow strike from Chavez.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chavez passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavez slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chavez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Chavez is working for a submission of some sort.
Chavez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chavez is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juju Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Junior tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Chavez misses
and Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Chavez thuds his right hand into Junior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior momentarily.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Junior there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Junior throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Junior closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
Chavez tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chavez smiles and moves away.
Junior wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chavez misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Chavez finds it's target.#T2#
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Chavez throws a right hand that Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior also avoids with ease.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez looking to stall.
Junior tries to pull guard but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juju Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Junior.
Junior fails to pull guard. #T3#
Chavez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavez slows down the pace here.
Chavez wants to stall.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chavez smiles and moves away.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Junior misses with a looping left.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
Junior moves to clinch but Chavez breaks away
and Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chavez connects with a leg kick.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Junior misses with a looping left.
Juju Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Junior tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junior tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
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!
Junior blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Chavez throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range. #CL2#
Junior clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Junior tries to pull guard but Chavez won't allow it.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chavez smiles and moves away.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Mark Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juju Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juju Chavez!
Juju Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC 25
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Valdez jabs Chavez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Valdez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chavez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
Valdez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valdez is chipping away with strikes.
Valdez grinds an elbow into Chavez's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Chavez is looking to regain half guard here but Valdez keeps moving and retains side control.
Valdez lands some shots froms side control.
Valdez lands some shots froms side control.
Chavez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valdez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valdez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valdez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valdez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valdez is keen to just control but Chavez is a slippery customer.
Valdez lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Valdez there. #T2#
Valdez slips a nice elbow through Chavez's hands, connecting with Chavez's forehead.
Valdez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valdez is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
Chavez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valdez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valdez cracks Chavez with a solid left hand.
Valdez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valdez is working Chavez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valdez passes into side control.
Valdez is working Chavez over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Valdez landing strikes.
Valdez is chipping away with strikes.
Valdez trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
Valdez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valdez working the ground and pound from side control.
Valdez is putting a hurting on Chavez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Valdez working the body and head with strikes.
Valdez lands a nice forearm strike.
Valdez landing strikes.
Valdez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Valdez cracks Chavez with a big right hand but Chavez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Chavez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez lands an elbow.
Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Valdez finish him?
Chavez is looking to regain half guard here but Valdez keeps moving and retains side control.
Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.
Valdez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Valdez advances to full mount.
Valdez landing shots from mount.
Valdez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Valdez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valdez cracks Chavez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Valdez!
Fernando Valdez is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Fernando Valdez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 19
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
DeLuna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chavez is able to avoid easily.
DeLuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chavez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeLuna.
DeLuna lands a head shot.
Chavez tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chavez somewhat.
DeLuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chavez lands a jab to DeLuna's midsection.#CL2#
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by DeLuna. DeLuna maintains the clinch.
Chavez has DeLuna pressed against the cage, preventing DeLuna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeLuna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chavez smiles and moves away.
DeLuna missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As DeLuna tries to get set, Chavez tries to push him back and clinch up but DeLuna manages to avoid the attempt.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeLuna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLuna throws a sloppy head kick
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
DeLuna lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeLuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez tries to counter with a takedown but DeLuna is quick to defend against it.#T1#
DeLuna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Reach Around in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from DeLuna misses.
Chavez connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Chavez gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Chavez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends DeLuna's belly button to the back.
Chavez is looking to wear down DeLuna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
DeLuna moves into the clinch successfully.
DeLuna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeLuna letting Chavez take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeLuna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chavez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juju Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A short right from Chavez.
Chavez is pushing DeLuna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeLuna.
Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeLuna tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
DeLuna can't break the clinch.
Chavez cracks DeLuna with a nice body shot.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeLuna's defenses.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
DeLuna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
DeLuna takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeLuna's efforts to push away.
DeLuna tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position. #T3#
Chavez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chavez slows down the pace here.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
DeLuna working hard to break the clinch.
DeLuna is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeLuna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeLuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
DeLuna breaks from the clinch.
Chavez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeLuna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeLuna tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeLuna scores with a jab.#T4#
Good shot there by Chavez.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chavez tries to bum rush DeLuna with a series of wild strikes but DeLuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frankie DeLuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuna goes for a double leg but Chavez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chavez continues to drive forward.#CL#
Chavez instigates a clinch.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeLuna's elbow.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but DeLuna blocks it.
Chavez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeLuna wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeLuna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chavez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DeLuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeLuna is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juju Chavez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeLuna has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
DeLuna takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Frankie DeLuna has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
DeLuna has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavez is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chavez prevents DeLuna from breaking the clinch.
DeLuna can't break the clinch.
Juju Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Chavez. #T1##TD#
Chavez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DeLuna is trying to keep an underhook but Chavez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
DeLuna pushes Chavez off looking to stand but Chavez dives back in and keeps control.
Chavez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chavez drops an elbow to the side of DeLuna's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Chavez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chavez works his way into full mount! #T2#
DeLuna is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Chavez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DeLuna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DeLuna shrugs it off.
DeLuna is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Chavez has taken his back!
Chavez throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting DeLuna!
DeLuna wants to get back to his feet.
DeLuna is covering up but some of the strikes from Chavez are getting through and doing damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLuna trying to get back to his feet but Chavez is in full control for now. #SUB#
Chavez tightening his grip on DeLuna, looking for the choke.
Chavez has DeLuna flattened out and is raining down punches. #T3#
DeLuna is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Chavez has his arm under DeLuna's chin here. Game over son! Chavez squeezes tightly and DeLuna is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juju Chavez!
A less than humble Juju Chavez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CMMA 176 Tavares v Watkins
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Mancuso misses with the combination.
Mancuso lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mancuso throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Mancuso.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mancuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancuso lands a head kick!
Chavez digs a good body shot into Mancuso's ribs.
Chavez misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancuso dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Mancuso lands but Chavez takes it in his stride.
Chavez works over Mancuso's head and body with a nice combination.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Chavez has Mancuso up against the cage in a clinch.
Mancuso is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Mancuso is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Mancuso lands a knee to the body.
Chavez is stalling here.
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 swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancuso uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mancuso.
Juju Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mancuso throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez attempts a counter takedown but Mancuso avoids it well and moves away.
Chavez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mancuso.
Mancuso avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Mancuso tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mancuso has Chavez up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mancuso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez feinted with a counter takedown.
Mancuso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mancuso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Mancuso moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.#CL2#
Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Mancuso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mancuso wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mancuso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Chavez pulls guard.
Mancuso content to stall in guard here.
Mancuso told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancuso is continuing to stall.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU2#
Chavez is working an open guard so Mancuso takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mancuso is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mancuso.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mancuso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mancuso moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.#BC#
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Mancuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez. #CL2#
Mancuso has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Mancuso has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez tries to circle away but Mancuso has him pinned against the cage.
Mancuso tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the cage.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raniel Mancuso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Mancuso scoring well with a low kick there.
Mancuso wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Mancuso dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Mancuso tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Mancuso keeps Chavez at a distance using the push kick.
Mancuso misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Mancuso misses #TD#
and Chavez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chavez is looking to stand up but Mancuso won't let him.
Mancuso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Chavez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mancuso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chavez, into his guard. #REVB#
Mancuso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Mancuso is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chavez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Mancuso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chavez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mancuso has managed to get both his arms back between Chavez's legs - danger averted.
Mancuso wants to stand but Chavez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Mancuso defends easily. #SUB#
Chavez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mancuso escapes and throws Chavez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mancuso staying calm.
Chavez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mancuso in particular looking to stall.
Chavez tries to roll over but Mancuso keeps him under control.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
Chavez is pressing down on Mancuso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chavez is trying to keep Mancuso in close.
Mancuso 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 but instead he gets his guard passed and Mancuso is now in half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chavez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mancuso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Mancuso decides to stand up.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Mancuso avoids it well.
Mancuso tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mancuso throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez feinted with a counter takedown.
Chavez checks a low kick from Mancuso.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mancuso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mancuso counters with a one-two to the body.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mancuso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raniel Mancuso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez is looking to wear down Mancuso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mancuso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juju Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mancuso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mancuso leaves Chavez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chavez tries to clinch but Mancuso moves out of range.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mancuso.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mancuso as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Mancuso counters with a two punch combo.
Mancuso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juju Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily. #T1#
Mancuso looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Mancuso moves out of range easily.
Mancuso throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Mancuso avoids it well.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Mancuso.
Mancuso tries to clinch up.
Mancuso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mancuso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Mancuso moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Mancuso with that takedown attempt.
Mancuso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Mancuso keeps it at a distance.
Mancuso throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Chavez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mancuso napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Chavez crashes against the mat.
Mancuso on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mancuso keeps working. #SUB#
Chavez tries for a kimura but Mancuso is defending well.
Chavez tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3##SUB#
Chavez tries for a kimura but Mancuso is defending well.
Mancuso parries the strikes from Chavez easily there. Chavez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mancuso to escape.
Raniel Mancuso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chavez lands some shots froms side control.
Mancuso dodges the ground and pound from Chavez.
Mancuso managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chavez.
Chavez trying to control the position but Mancuso is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Chavez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Chavez.#SUB#
Chavez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mancuso rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chavez's guard! Nice work there by Mancuso!
Juju Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Mancuso decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
Chavez blocks a jab.#CL2#
Mancuso moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
Chavez throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raniel Mancuso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mancuso winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raniel Mancuso!
Raniel Mancuso tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CMMA 163 Harrison v Pizza
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1##CL#
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Ernesto. Ernesto maintains the clinch.
Ernesto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ernesto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ernesto.
Ernesto pushes Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands with a right to the head.
Ernesto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Ernesto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chavez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ernesto as Chavez tries to tie him up.
Ernesto lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chavez pulls guard.
Ernesto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chavez trying to control the position. #T1#
Ernesto wants to stand but Chavez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chavez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chavez slips nicely into half guard.
Chavez trying to control the action but Ernesto is working from the bottom.
Chavez is pressing down on Ernesto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ernesto is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Ernesto has one foot on Chavez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Ernesto takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ernesto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chavez scores with a jab. Ernesto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Ernesto had a free shot at his head there.
Ernesto scores with a hook to the body. Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ernesto stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Ernesto forces Chavez back against the cage and clinches.
Ernesto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ernesto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Ernesto scores with a hook to the body.
Ernesto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ernesto scores with a shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Ernesto scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Ernesto.
Chavez is looking to take this one to the mat.
El Pablo Ernesto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juju Chavez.
Ernesto lands a right hand.
Ernesto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ernesto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chavez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ernesto lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Ernesto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez stalling in the clinch but Ernesto improves position.
Ernesto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ernesto scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Ernesto lands with a light punch inside.
Ernesto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ernesto.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ernesto as Chavez tries to tie him up.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Chavez looks winded!
Ernesto lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a body punch.
Ernesto lands an uppercut.
Ernesto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
Ernesto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ernesto is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ernesto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

El Pablo Ernesto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ernesto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ernesto as the two fighters clinch.
Ernesto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Ernesto pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ernesto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chavez can turn it around.
Ernesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ernesto struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Ernesto misses with a punch to the body.
Ernesto is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chavez looking to slow down the pace here.
Ernesto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ernesto lands a shoulder strike.
Ernesto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Ernesto.
El Pablo Ernesto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Ernesto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards. #T1#
Ernesto pushes Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ernesto is working Chavez over against the cage.
Ernesto lands a body punch.
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
Nice body punch from Ernesto.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Ernesto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ernesto scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ernesto.
A body shot lands from Ernesto.
Ernesto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
Ernesto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ernesto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ernesto. #T2#
Ernesto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Ernesto.
Ernesto is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ernesto scores with a hook to the body.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Ernesto scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Ernesto.
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Ernesto pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ernesto is working Chavez over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ernesto as the two fighters clinch.
Ernesto lands a shot to the body.
Ernesto lands a nice uppercut.
Ernesto cracks Chavez with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not. #T3#
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
A short left from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ernesto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Ernesto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ernesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ernesto as the two fighters clinch.
Ernesto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ernesto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ernesto is working Chavez over against the cage.
Ernesto lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Ernesto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ernesto is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ernesto is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Ernesto lands a shot to the body.
Ernesto lands with a light punch inside.
Ernesto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ernesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ernesto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ernesto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ernesto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ernesto is working Chavez over against the cage.
Ernesto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Ernesto.
A body shot lands from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Ernesto.
Nice body punch from Ernesto.
A right hook to the body lands for Ernesto.
Ernesto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

El Pablo Ernesto 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!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
Ernesto lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez working hard to break the clinch.
Ernesto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Ernesto presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ernesto.
Ernesto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Ernesto.
A right handed body shot lands from Ernesto.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ernesto cracks Chavez with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ernesto. #T1#
Ernesto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ernesto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ernesto scores with a shot to the side of Chavez's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a shot to the body.
Ernesto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ernesto lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ernesto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ernesto lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ernesto lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto is working Chavez over against the cage.
Ernesto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Ernesto.
Ernesto pushes Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ernesto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto scores with a shoulder strike.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Ernesto gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ernesto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ernesto lands a body punch.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
A short right from Ernesto on the inside.
Ernesto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Ernesto lands a left hand. #T3#
Ernesto is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ernesto scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ernesto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ernesto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ernesto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ernesto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ernesto lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ernesto lands a shot to the body.
Ernesto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ernesto scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Ernesto. #T4#
Ernesto is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Ernesto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto cracks Chavez with a nice body shot.
Ernesto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez.
Ernesto lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Ernesto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Ernesto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juju Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Ernesto cracks Chavez with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ernesto lands a shoulder strike.
Ernesto cracks Chavez with a nice body shot.
El Pablo Ernesto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ernesto.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Pablo Ernesto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ernesto, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Pablo Ernesto!
After winning the bout, El Pablo Ernesto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 152 Big Mouth v Marchant
Date: Sep 03, 2021

#R1#
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez lands a head kick!
Chavez cracks a nice hook into Risher's ribs.
Chavez catches Risher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Risher.#BC#
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Risher goes for a double leg but Chavez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chavez continues to drive forward.
Chavez moves out of range as Risher throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risher tries a head kick but it misses.
Risher has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Chavez counters by moving into the clinch.
Risher blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Risher wants a takedown but no success here.
Juju Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killian Risher.
Chavez throws an elbow but it misses.
Chavez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Risher is working for takedown but Chavez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Risher looking for a takedown.
Chavez throws an elbow that misses.
Risher blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Risher tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Risher blocking some punches.
Chavez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Risher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Risher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Risher jumps into guard, dragging Chavez to the mat. #T2##SUB#
Chavez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Risher is striking off his back. Chavez thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Risher trying to control but Chavez postures up.
Still in half guard, Chavez seems content to control.
Chavez works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Chavez landing punches.
Chavez looking to control but Risher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Risher wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chavez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Risher looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Risher won't enjoy being in this position. Chavez looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Risher is tapping - it's over boys! Chavez picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juju Chavez!
A very excited looking Juju Chavez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Khojastehpour lands a high kick!
Juju Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khojastehpour moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khojastehpour closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khojastehpour doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Khojastehpour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Khojastehpour gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez is trying to pull guard but Khojastehpour has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Khojastehpour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khojastehpour throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khojastehpour sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Chavez misses.
Khojastehpour does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khojastehpour has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khojastehpour delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Khojastehpour misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Khojastehpour moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Chavez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right hand to the body from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chavez after a bit of a struggle.
Khojastehpour is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chavez to keep the fight standing.
Juju Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reza Khojastehpour.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Khojastehpour tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khojastehpour jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Khojastehpour gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chavez throws a body punch but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
Khojastehpour throws a fast counter high kick but Chavez manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khojastehpour throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chavez's head.
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khojastehpour tries to avoid it but Chavez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khojastehpour to the ground. Khojastehpour escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Khojastehpour moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khojastehpour counters with a one-two to the body.
Khojastehpour slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khojastehpour - that will leave a mark!
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Khojastehpour is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Khojastehpour rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Khojastehpour drags the fight down to the ground. #T3#
Khojastehpour is looking to stand up but Chavez isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Khojastehpour looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
Chavez passes into half guard.
Khojastehpour wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
Khojastehpour has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chavez is working away from the top position though.
Khojastehpour is trying to stand back up but Chavez is controlling him #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Khojastehpour is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khojastehpour tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.
Chavez is controlling the pace.
Chavez prevents Khojastehpour from improving his position.#SUB#
Chavez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavez prevents Khojastehpour from improving his position.
Well, if Chavez 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Khojastehpour dominated that round.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Khojastehpour throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khojastehpour moves out of range of the leg kick from Chavez.
A nice combination there by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Chavez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chavez works his way into full mount!
Chavez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Khojastehpour is holding on tight.
Khojastehpour tries to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
Chavez landing shots from mount.
Khojastehpour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Chavez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khojastehpour is surviving well by controlling Chavez's body position as best he can.
Chavez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chavez trying to control but Khojastehpour is having none of it. #T1#
Chavez with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez controlling from mount. #SUB#
Chavez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Chavez extends the arm and Khojastehpour is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juju Chavez!
Juju Chavez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CMMA 122 Willington v Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Chavez misses with a combination #TD2#
and Quicky counters with a shoot takedown. Chavez fights it but they end up in guard.

Chavez kicks Quicky off and gets to his feet.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chavez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Quicky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quicky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Chavez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quicky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Quicky is looking for a sweep.
Quicky is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Quicky can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Quicky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chavez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chavez content just to control the position here.
Quicky is squirming around, avoiding Chavez's attempts to control the action.
Quicky has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Quicky wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chavez has managed to slip his arm under Quicky's chin. This could be all over... yep, Quicky is tapping out! Submission win for Chavez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juju Chavez!
In his post fight interview, Juju Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Trike Quicky spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw man, not again. I hate losing. But I will come back stronger! '.

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