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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philander Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philander Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez moves to clinch but McKay breaks away
and McKay counters by moving into the clinch.
McKay has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McKay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chavez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McKay tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McKay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez throws a right hand that McKay ducks under and follows up with a left that McKay also avoids with ease.
McKay gets a clinch.
McKay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
McKay prevents a body shot from Chavez.
McKay successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chavez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chavez is fighting to break McKay's control of his arms but McKay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez passes into half guard.
Chavez looks to land a strike but McKay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McKay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chavez's guard.
Chavez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but McKay is proving a slippery customer.
McKay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chavez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKay wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Philander Chavez.
McKay darts in and clinches Chavez up against the cage.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as McKay controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chavez after a bit of a struggle.
Chavez wants a takedown.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKay's efforts to push away.
McKay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Come on McKay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as McKay controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKay works on Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as McKay controls his hands.
Chavez wants to break free but McKay has control.
Chavez has McKay pressed against the cage, preventing McKay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKay stalls.
McKay prevents a body shot from Chavez.
McKay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKay manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez looks for a takedown but McKay sprawls well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKay keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez tries to clinch
and McKay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McKay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McKay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez is trying to force a seperation but McKay has the dominant position.
McKay can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Philander Chavez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chavez is looking to clinch but McKay is avoiding it.
Chavez closes the distance but McKay moves to the side
and McKay counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as McKay shoots in.
McKay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
McKay manages to pull guard.
Chavez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chavez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKay is controlling Chavez's posture.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKay trying to keep a closed guard but Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
McKay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but McKay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel McKay.
McKay clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on McKay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKay.
McKay blocks an elbow strike.
Chavez tries for a takedown but McKay manages to get underhooks.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as McKay controls the action.
McKay is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to avoid it but McKay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavez to the ground. Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez wants to clinch.
McKay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McKay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with McKay, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes McKay against the cage but McKay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Chavez tries to clinch up
and McKay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on McKay's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chavez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McKay is trying to defend but Chavez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McKay is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavez.
McKay is trying to maintain the position but Chavez is very close to passing his half guard.
Chavez lands strikes from half guard.
Chavez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but McKay defending well.
Philander Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKay wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chavez lands a nice short elbow.
Chavez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chavez.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKay wants to sweep but no luck.
McKay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philander Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKay misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but McKay pushes him off.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - McKay circles away.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKay swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chavez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKay keeps working.
McKay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chavez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McKay makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Chavez.
McKay swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chavez just misses with a elbow thrown towards McKay's brow.
McKay lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez trying to stall but McKay improves his position.
McKay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKay blocks a body shot from Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chavez is trying to push McKay away but McKay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKay is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKay's elbow.
McKay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
McKay pressing his opponent against the cage.
McKay misses with an elbow strike.
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!
McKay has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Chavez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKay to keep the fight standing.
Daniel McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philander Chavez.
McKay is working for takedown but Chavez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKay to keep the fight standing.
Chavez wants a takedown.
McKay is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McKay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McKay has Chavez pressed against the cage, preventing Chavez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKay wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McKay wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
McKay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKay is trying to drag Chavez to the mat but Chavez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chavez tries to stall but McKay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by McKay or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavez which made him look bad.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
McKay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez is looking to clinch but McKay is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKay checks a leg kick.
Chavez wants to clinch but McKay slips to the side
and McKay counters by moving into the clinch.
McKay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McKay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKay is trying to pull guard but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Daniel McKay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chavez decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Philander Chavez.
I've got Chavez 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Philander Chavez!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Philander Chavez!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Philander Chavez!
Philander Chavez wins by unanimous decision!
Philander Chavez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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