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Event:
LondonFighting Championship 2
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Chavez counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Chavez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Chavez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES#
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chavez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Chavez jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to stand but Chavez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Smith stands up from Chavez's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chavez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Chavez drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Chavez moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chavez tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Chavez throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Smith connects with the punch.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruben Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Chavez.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez looks winded!
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
Smith digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Chavez backpedaling.
Smith lands a jab to Chavez's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith is looking to wear down Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith with a nice cross.#T4#
Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruben Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruben Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good leg kick by Chavez.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith catches Chavez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez throws a big counter head kick but Smith avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks. #T1#
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruben Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruben Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Chavez.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Chavez is rocked!
Smith is pawing at Chavez, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Chavez's nose. Chavez is badly hurt! Smith pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Chavez tries desperately to hold on but Smith is relentless in his assault! As Chavez receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Smith away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ruben Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
London Fighting Championship 1
Date: Apr 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Wall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and Wall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wall 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.
Wall cracks Chavez with a solid left hand.
Chavez trying to control the position here.
Wall is working Chavez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wall is fighting to break Chavez's control of his arms but Chavez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chavez's head.
Wall lands a couple of elbows.
Wall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chavez is trying to keep Wall in close.
#T1#
Wall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chavez has momentary wrist control but Wall slips an elbow through the middle.
Wall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chavez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chavez has his hands on Wall's head, controlling the position.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Wall lands a couple of elbows.
Wall with a nice head shot there.
Wall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wall lying in Chavez's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Chavez decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Wall taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentino Chavez!
A less than humble Valentino Chavez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Churchill Ponders the Wanis
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Abramowicz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chavez throws a push kick but Abramowicz slaps the foot to one side.
Abramowicz clobbers Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chavez walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Abramowicz moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
Abramowicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abramowicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abramowicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abramowicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Abramowicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abramowicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Abramowicz - that landed with a thud.
Abramowicz pushes Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chavez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abramowicz gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Abramowicz.
Abramowicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Abramowicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Abramowicz.
A right hand to the body from Abramowicz.
Abramowicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abramowicz gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Abramowicz.
Abramowicz lands a right hand.
Abramowicz scores with a hook to the body.
Abramowicz lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abramowicz.
A short left from Abramowicz.
Abramowicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Abramowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abramowicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
Abramowicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abramowicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abramowicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abramowicz gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abramowicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Abramowicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abramowicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Chavez is rocked!
A body shot lands from Abramowicz.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abramowicz lands with a light punch inside.
Abramowicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abramowicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Abramowicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Abramowicz.
A left hand lands to the body for Abramowicz.
Abramowicz digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Abramowicz.
Abramowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abramowicz throws a big uppercut that drops Chavez! More strikes from Abramowicz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chavez lies dazed against the cage as Abramowicz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apoloniusz Abramowicz!
Apoloniusz Abramowicz gave a mention to BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
JF67- Jordyn Conley's Big Shot
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Oneill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oneill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oneill on the ground.
Oneill lands a couple of digs.
Chavez has momentary wrist control but Oneill slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneill slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Oneill seems to be looking for submissions.
Chavez has hold of Oneill's hands but Oneill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Oneill seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chavez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Travis Oneill! |
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Event:
JF 60 - Babis vs Khvicha
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Chavez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard.
Walker is positioning himself well to prevent Chavez advancing to mount.
Chavez trying to control the action but Walker 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 Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker 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.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet.
Chavez prevents Walker from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Walker is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Chavez is very close to passing his half guard.
Chavez is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target. #TD2#
Walker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chavez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chavez trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Chavez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Chavez looking to control.
#T2#
Walker with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walker cracks Chavez with a solid left hand.
Walker works over Chavez with some ground and pound from guard.
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walker distracts Chavez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Chavez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker is in close to Chavez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Walker with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#Chavez is rocked!
Walker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Chavez covers up, he's hurt! Walker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Walker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Walker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Walker! |
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Event:
JF 53 - Killers Rejoice?!
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Legend pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legend.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Sigandi Legend has been cut.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Legend scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chavez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Legend connects with a decent elbow.
Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.
Legend in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Chavez tries to bench press Legend off him but Legend keeps the position.
Chavez is trying to control Legend's posture but Legend avoids it.
Chavez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Legend scoring with punches from side control.
Legend working the head with strikes.
Legend working the ground and pound from side control.
Chavez looks winded!
Chavez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chavez is trying to control Legend's posture but Legend avoids it.
Chavez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Chavez is rocked!
Legend trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Legend lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Legend scoring with punches and elbows.
Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Legend finish him?
Legend 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.
Legend scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Chavez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Legend can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigandi Legend! |
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Event:
JF 43 - Will Fu Li Submit!?
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chavez gets a double leg takedown into Ortega's guard.
Chavez looking to sit in guard and control but Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ortega postures up.
Chavez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ortega has passed into side control.
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.
Ortega lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortega scores with punches from side control.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.
Chavez tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position.
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!
Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chavez to see if he's OK.#T1#
Ortega is putting a hurting on Chavez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chavez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortega connects with a decent elbow.
Ortega lands some shots froms side control.
Chavez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortega connects with a decent elbow.
Ortega is putting a hurting on Chavez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ortega grinds an elbow into Chavez's temple.
Ortega creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Ortega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ortega cracks Chavez with a big elbow.
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez wants to control but Ortega postures up.#SUB2#
Ortega in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chavez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alejandro Ortega! |
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Event:
JF 37 - Marcelo's Revenge
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Chavez fails with the takedown.
Legend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.#TD#
Chavez shoots in and bounces Legend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legend trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez stands up out of Legend's guard for a moment - Legend manages to land a nice upkick.
Legend throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Legend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Legend is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chavez rolls with it to try and escape but Legend cranks on the arm and Chavez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sigandi Legend! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brandt enables Chavez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brandt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brandt throwing short punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Brandt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chavez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brandt has tightened it up now! Chavez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Brandt! |
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