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Event:
BFF 20: Tenkaichi Final Round
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Kadyrev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Kadyrev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kadyrev misses with a series of wild punches.
Chavez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadyrev misses with a few strikes there.
Kadyrev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Kadyrev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadyrev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kadyrev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Kadyrev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kadyrev throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Chavez wants to counter with a clinch but Kadyrev pushes him away.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kadyrev.
Kadyrev is breathing heavily.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kadyrev defends it nicely.
Kadyrev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khabib Kadyrev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saulo Chavez.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Kadyrev.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Kadyrev.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Kadyrev is looking for a counter combo.
Kadyrev throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kadyrev sprawls well. Kadyrev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Kadyrev misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kadyrev. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
Kadyrev misses with a series of wild punches.
Chavez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khabib Kadyrev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadyrev throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a counter combo.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kadyrev pinned against the ropes. Kadyrev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kadyrev misses with a wild combination.
Kadyrev misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez wants to counter the offense by Kadyrev and move into the clinch position.
Kadyrev misses with a two punch combination.
Khabib Kadyrev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Kadyrev misses with a combination
and Chavez counters with a three punch combo that has Kadyrev backing up. Kadyrev nods at Chavez to acknowledge the strikes.
Chavez fails with the takedown.
Kadyrev throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kadyrev.
Kadyrev leaves Chavez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kadyrev throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Kadyrev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kadyrev pinned against the ropes. Kadyrev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Kadyrev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kadyrev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kadyrev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kadyrev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Kadyrev.
A combination from Kadyrev does no damage.
Chavez with the counter takedown but Kadyrev avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kadyrev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Kadyrev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kadyrev is looking for a counter combo.#T5#
Kadyrev misses with a double jab
and Chavez counters with a two punch combo.
Chavez dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadyrev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kadyrev misses with a wild combination.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Kadyrev tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kadyrev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kadyrev misses with a few strikes there.
Kadyrev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T6#
Kadyrev lands with an overhand left.
Kadyrev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kadyrev tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kadyrev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadyrev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kadyrev slaps away a takedown attempt from Chavez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kadyrev pushes Chavez off but Chavez dives into side control.
Kadyrev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavez on the ground.#SUB2#
Chavez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kadyrev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chavez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kadyrev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chavez lets go of the hold and Kadyrev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saulo Chavez!
During a confident post fight interview, Saulo Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFF 15: Sandman vs. Bono
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Crane fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Crane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Crane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Crane breaks the clinch.
Chavez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Crane both land. Nice combination.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Chavez is rocked!
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crane defends it well.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crane tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Crane's head coaches at The 'dam Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##KD#
Crane lands a big head kick that sends Chavez tumbling to the mat! Crane takes a step backwards and waves Chavez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Crane finish him?
Crane is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Crane shuts the power down on Chavez. Lights out, game over! Crane is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonathon Crane!
In defeat, Saulo Chavez stepped up to the mic, saying 'The making of a warrior is through training and learning from experiences. I have learned much from my opponent. I will go back to training and become a more enlightened fighter.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Motts stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Motts scores with a takedown into Chavez's guard.
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Motts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Motts throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Motts lands a couple of digs.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Motts throwing strikes but missing.
Motts throws a strike but Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Motts is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Motts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chavez working away.
Motts tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Chavez is looking to take a break and control but Motts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
Motts looks to move to half guard but instead Chavez has passed into mount! Damn!
Motts can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Chavez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Motts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Motts is not content to let Chavez control the position. #T3#
Motts tries to bench press Chavez off him but Chavez keeps the position.
Motts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chavez's best efforts.#SUB#
Chavez is working for a kimura but Motts is defending it quite comfortably.
Chavez wants to control but Motts is keeping him busy.
Motts desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Motts should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Motts is pressing down on Chavez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavez passes Motts's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Chavez wants to work for an arm triangle but Motts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chavez wants to control but Motts is keeping him busy.
Chavez trying to mount his opponent but Motts defends it.
Motts wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Motts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chavez pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Motts will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chavez looks for a takedown but Motts sprawls well.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez misses with a low kick as Motts jumps back.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Motts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chavez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saulo Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chavez goes for a double leg but Motts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Motts continues to drive forward.#T1##TD2#
Motts shoots in and bounces Chavez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Motts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Motts is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motts postures up.
Motts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Motts is pushing down on Chavez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chavez is fighting to maintain full guard but Motts has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Chavez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Motts is controlling the pace.
Henry Motts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez trying to control from the bottom.
Motts winds up and cracks Chavez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Motts 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.
Chavez gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Motts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Motts is one step ahead there.
Chavez is trying to keep Motts in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Motts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Motts misses with a low kick.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Motts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Motts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chavez defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chavez, as that shot connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Motts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Motts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
As Motts looks to move away, Chavez throws a big counter combo but Motts just gets out of the way.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Motts sprawls and moves away.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Motts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chavez shoots in but Motts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Saulo Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Motts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Chavez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Motts manages to circle out of the way.
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez checks a low kick from Motts.
Chavez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Motts misses with a low kick.
Chavez moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Motts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Motts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chavez!
Motts scores with punches from side control.
Chavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Chavez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Motts off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts breaks Chavez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chavez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Motts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Motts tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
Motts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Motts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Motts defends easily.
#T3#
Motts won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Motts passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Motts seems content to control.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Motts is very close to passing his half guard.
Motts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Motts avoids the attempt from Chavez to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez is trying desperately to improve position.
Saulo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Motts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Motts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Motts!
Saulo Chavez was interviewed post fight and said 'The making of a warrior is through training and learning from experiences. I have learned much from my opponent. I will go back to training and become a more enlightened fighter.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pierce feints and as Chavez raises his hands in defense, Pierce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierce throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez is trying to keep Pierce in close.
#SUB2#
Chavez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pierce is defending well. Chavez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pierce has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chavez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saulo Chavez!
During a confident post fight interview, Saulo Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Kennedy throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Kennedy has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kennedy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chavez is trying to keep an underhook but Kennedy manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kennedy wants to stand up but Chavez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Kennedy content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Chavez is pressing down on Kennedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kennedy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kennedy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Chavez's closed guard. He's half up but Chavez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Chavez pivots and extends the arm, Kennedy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Chavez! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saulo Chavez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Miranda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miranda enables Chavez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miranda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miranda is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miranda holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Miranda working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Chavez throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Miranda managing to control the position.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving. #T1#
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miranda is keeping the position for now.
Chavez trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miranda has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chavez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miranda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chavez throws a strike aimed at the side of Miranda's head but Miranda avoids it well.
Miranda trying his best to control but Chavez has mounted him.#SUB2#
Chavez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Chavez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Miranda turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chavez off and cradles Miranda's limp body as Chavez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Saulo Chavez!
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