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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Coach Chidios (ranked 25658 p4p, 4030 weight class) and Bukhuti Favlenishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Coach Chidios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bukhuti Favlenishvili!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chidios lands a leg kick that knocks Favlenishvili off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Chidios.
Chidios has Favlenishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Chidios breaks the clinch.
Favlenishvili is looking to clinch but Chidios is avoiding it.
Chidios throws a shot to the body.
Favlenishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chidios.
Chidios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Favlenishvili sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chidios somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chidios pushes Favlenishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favlenishvili tries a knee to the head but Chidios blocks it.
Chidios manages to break the clinch.
Favlenishvili shoots in for a double leg but Chidios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Chidios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Favlenishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chidios scores with a leg kick.
Chidios has Favlenishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Favlenishvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chidios stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Favlenishvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chidios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coach Chidios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bukhuti Favlenishvili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chidios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chidios lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bukhuti Favlenishvili has been cut.
Chidios lands a nice knee to the body.
Chidios's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chidios taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chidios will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Favlenishvili up against the cage.
Chidios misses with a knee to the head.
Favlenishvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidios throws an elbow that misses.
Favlenishvili jumps guard but Chidios turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chidios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chidios throws a head kick but Favlenishvili moves out of range.
Favlenishvili wants to clinch.
Chidios is looking for a counter combo.
Chidios misses with a body kick.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown but Chidios sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidios throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Favlenishvili clinches.
Favlenishvili jumps guard but Chidios stands there with Favlenishvili around his waist. Favlenishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Favlenishvili tries to land a knee to the head but Chidios blocks with his arms.
Favlenishvili wants to get back to striking at distance but Chidios won't allow it.
Favlenishvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chidios breaks the clinch.
Favlenishvili fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Favlenishvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chidios scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Coach Chidios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bukhuti Favlenishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Chidios with that takedown attempt.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favlenishvili tries to clinch but Chidios moves out of range.
Chidios throws a leg kick but Favlenishvili sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chidios closes the distance and clinches.
Favlenishvili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chidios lands an elbow inside that Favlenishvili shrugs off.
Chidios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Favlenishvili can do to turn this around?
Chidios will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Favlenishvili up against the cage.
Favlenishvili breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chidios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chidios tries to work over Favlenishvili's front leg with a kick but Favlenishvili checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidios is looking to clinch.
Favlenishvili forces Chidios back against the cage and clinches.
Favlenishvili is trying to pull guard but Chidios turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chidios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chidios stalling in the clinch.
Favlenishvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Chidios.
Chidios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Favlenishvili tries to clinch but Chidios is having none of it.
Chidios slaps away a takedown attempt from Favlenishvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Favlenishvili lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coach Chidios is winning the standup battle so far.
Favlenishvili is looking to clinch but Chidios is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favlenishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coach Chidios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chidios shoots in for a takedown but Favlenishvili shows good takedown defense.
Favlenishvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Favlenishvili avoids the head kick by Chidios.
Chidios closes the distance and clinches.
Chidios missing with knees to the body.
Chidios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chidios takes the fight into the clinch.
Chidios avoiding damage as Favlenishvili throws knees to the body.
Chidios misses with an elbow over the top.
Chidios has Favlenishvili pressed against the cage, preventing Favlenishvili from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chidios manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidios fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Chidios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chidios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Favlenishvili throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chidios.
Favlenishvili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chidios defends well and Favlenishvili ends up having to push Chidios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Favlenishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Favlenishvili wants to clinch.
A head kick by Chidios misses
letting Favlenishvili counter with a right hand.
Favlenishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chidios looking to score a takedown here. Favlenishvili is defending well but Chidios drives through and ends up in Favlenishvili's guard.
Favlenishvili pushes Chidios off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Chidios. No joy for Favlenishvili on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Chidios.
Chidios misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chidios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chidios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Favlenishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chidios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Favlenishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Coach Chidios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bukhuti Favlenishvili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chidios shoots in and drives through. Favlenishvili sprawls well.
Chidios closes the distance and clinches up with Favlenishvili, looking for a takedown. Chidios pushes Favlenishvili against the cage but Favlenishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Favlenishvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Chidios fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Chidios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili shoots in for a takedown but Chidios shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Chidios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chidios tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Favlenishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Favlenishvili shoots in and drives through. Chidios sprawls well.
Chidios is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidios shoots in for a double leg but Favlenishvili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Favlenishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chidios pinned against the cage. Chidios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Favlenishvili fails to land the takedown.
Favlenishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick there by Chidios.
Favlenishvili closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Favlenishvili lands in his opponent's guard.
Chidios uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chidios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chidios stands up.
Chidios closes the distance and clinches up with Favlenishvili, looking for a takedown. Chidios pushes Favlenishvili against the cage but Favlenishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chidios shoots in for a takedown but Favlenishvili shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Favlenishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Favlenishvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Favlenishvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Favlenishvili throws a counter combo.
Favlenishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Favlenishvili forces Chidios back against the cage and clinches.
Chidios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Favlenishvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chidios breaks from the clinch.
Favlenishvili leaves Chidios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidios has closed the distance and engaged Favlenishvili in a clinch.
Chidios looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chidios pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chidios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Favlenishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Favlenishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Favlenishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chidios throws a solid leg kick but Favlenishvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chidios.
Favlenishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coach Chidios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chidios throws a right hand that Favlenishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Favlenishvili also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Chidios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chidios 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coach Chidios!
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RATING
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