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Round 1
Featherweights Chavez and Law get things started off from Chicago,
with set to referee the opening bout of the evening. Chavez is
southpaw, Law orthodox as they exchange pawing jabs. Law catches a
Chavez kick and counters with a punch upstairs. Chavez is sliding
laterally around the outside of the cage as Law gives chase. Law
backs Chavez up into the fence and tries to tee off with punches,
but Chavez slips most of them and gets out of danger. Law’s right
cross has landed enough, halfway through the round, that Chavez’s
face is visibly marked up. Law changes levels for an easy takedown
and settles in his opponent’s guard near the base of the fence. Law
slides around to the back and tries to get a hook in. Chavez fights
Law’s hands and does a good job of denying hooks. Law is still on
Chavez’s back with under a minute left. Chavez gets back to his
feet, but Law drags him back down and punishes him with punches.
the round expires.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Law
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Law
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Law
Round 2
Law goes for a takedown almost immediately. Chavez defends the
first attempt well with an overhook, but Law adjusts, hoists and
dumps him onto the canvas near the cage. Law is far out to the
side, looking to pass Chavez’s half guard and move to side control.
He can’t get it, so settles for guard for the moment, throwing
short punches. Chavez gets Law back to full guard, then pushes him
up with butterfly hooks, though Law remains over him. Around the
halfway point of the round, Law forces Chavez to abandon butterfly
guard. Chavez is doing a good job avoiding damage, but has not even
come close to escaping or threatening from the bottom. Law tries
passing to mount, but only manages to get to half guard. Chavez
regains full guard and is looking for a leglock at the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Law
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Law
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Law
Round 3
The final round opens with Chavez flicking out a high front kick
that just misses. Law takes him down seconds later and sets up shop
once again in Chavez’s guard at the base of the cage. Only a very
loose half guard is keeping him from passing to mount. Chavez pops
up with a whizzer and gets a knee between himself and the
relentless wrestler. Law goes for a mat return and Chavez counters
with a front headlock, falling to his seat and cinching up a
guillotine choke. It looks tight, but Law is calm. Chavez adjusts
his grip and Law bucks and rolls, ending up on top in near side
control. Ninety seconds left in the round and Chavez has not let go
of the neck yet. Law pops his head out and gets in a few punches
before the final bell.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Chavez (29-28 Law)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Chavez (29-28 Law)
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Law (30-27 Law)
The Official Result
Cody Law def. Edwin Chavez via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27,
30-27)
Round 1
Colgan looks to keep his pro record spotless in a step up against
the veteran contender Sanchez. Both men are in orthodox stance to
open the fight. Very little traffic going back and forth on the
feet in the first minute or so. Colgan comes forward, possibly in
search of a takedown, but bails before committing to anything
serious. Colgan lands a sharp kick to Sanchez’s lead left calf.
Sanchez wades in and lands a two-three. Colgan changes levels and
scoops Sanchez up for an effortless takedown. Sanchez closes up his
full guard and is active with his hips, looking to create offense
from his back. With a minute left, Colgan lets Sanchez up, eats a
hard upkick and then catches Sanchez with a hard punch as he
stands, staggering him. The bell sounds with the lightweights
exchanging on the feet.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Colgan
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Colgan
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Colgan
Round 2
Colgan plows Sanchez to the mat quickly, but Sanchez refuses to
concede the takedown, scrambling and popping back to his feet in
seconds. Colgan moves to the back and drags Sanchez back down,
landing in side control. The advantageous position doesn’t last
long, however, as Sanchez sweeps and stands back up. At the halfway
point of the fight, Sanchez comes forward and lands a pair of
punches. Sanchez reaches for a possible double-leg, but Colgan
shoves him off instantly. Sanchez runs Colgan to the fence and
lands a series of foot stomps. They separate and return to the
center of the cage. Both men exchange single strikes. Sanchez
throws a flying knee, but Colgan evades it and counters with a
right hand. Colgan changes levels for another easy takedown. Colgan
is still in top position, landing short punches, as the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Colgan
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Colgan
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Colgan
Round 3
Colgan changes levels and shoots, running Sanchez all the way
across the cage, but Sanchez manages not to get taken down. Colgan
lands a counter left hook, then another, interrupting Sanchez’s
punch combination. Colgan launches into a takedown attempt and
Sanchez snares his neck in a standing guillotine. There is a tense
moment as Sanchez cranks and falls to guard, but Colgan pops his
head out and ends up in Sanchez’s full guard, where he commences
throwing elbows. With two minutes to go, Colgan is raining down a
steady stream of elbows from top position. Sanchez sits up and
looks for a front headlock to help him stand, but Colgan regains
guard. Sanchez then tries kicking him off with butterfly hooks, but
to no avail. Sanchez looks for a triangle, but Colgan is wise to
it. The final bell sounds. Impressive composure on the ground by
Archie Colgan, who should be officially 8-0 in a few minutes here.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Colgan (30-27 Colgan)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Colgan (30-27 Colgan)
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Colgan (30-27 Colgan)
The Official Result
Archie Colgan def. Emanuel Sanchez via Unanimous Decision (29-28,
30-27, 30-27)
Round 1
Rabadanov paws out a jab and charges in behind it for a double-leg
takedown. Rabadanov moves quickly to a high mount, going to work on
a kimura on the far arm of Buist. Buist manages to extricate his
arm and grabs a guillotine, using it to regain guard. Rabadanov is
on top, with Buist closing his full guard. Rabadanov lands a couple
of hard punches, causing Buist to turn his back. Rabadanov takes
the back and sinks a hook, working for a rear-naked choke. Buist
defends and spins, stuffing Rabadanov back to half guard. Rabadanov
punches and passes again, moving to that high mount, then taking
the back and getting in both hooks. Rabadanov looks for a choke,
but Buist spins again, landing on top with under 90 seconds left.
Buist is heavy on top, chest to chest, not throwing much offense.
Buist scoots Rabadanov to the fence, where the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Rabadanov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Rabadanov
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Rabadanov
Round 2
Buist scores first with a couple of outside leg kicks before
Rabadanov drops for another easy takedown. Rabadanov is on top in
half guard at the base of the fence. Rabadanov is throwing elbows
and shoulder strikes while looking to pass to mount. Ninety seconds
in, he gets it. Buist gives up the back and Rabadanov takes it,
working for the choke. Halfway into the round, Rabadanov is back in
half guard, framing an arm-triangle. He moves out to the side and
squeezes, but Buist is calm on bottom and the tap does not appear
to be comig. Rabadanov moves back to mount and releases the choke.
Buist does to his hands and knees, with Rabadanov on his back.
Buist works his way back to his feet, leaving fingers on the ground
to forestall knees to the head. Ruist stands. Rabadanov is behind
him with a seatbelt, but before he can try for a mat return, Buist
breaks the grip and escapes. They go back to work on the feet with
under a minute left. Buist scores with a glancing high kick, then a
solid boot to the midsection. The round expires.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Rabadanov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Rabadanov
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Rabadanov
Round 3
Buist comes forward with a long jab and a couple of low kicks.
Rabadanov gives ground, circling out. Buist throws a big overhand,
and Buist lunges forward for a fast takedowns. Buist kicks him off
and springs back up, but Rabadanov sticks to him and drives him to
the fence. Buist has an overhook and an underhook, trying to keep
the shorter man from getting to his hips. They separate and Buist
lands another body kick up the middle. Half a round left in the
fight, and Buist lands a head kick off the Dagestani’s guard.
Rabadanov pushes Buist to the fence again. They jockey for position
and Buist lands a nice knee to the gut. Buist tosses Rabadanov to
the ground and lands in side control. He looks to be working for a
topside guillotine, but cannot get it fully locked in. Rabadanov is
inert, offering nothing from his hands and knees except to survive
as Buist is all over him. They return to the feet and Buist gives
chase with long kicks as time expires.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Buist (29-28 Rabadanov)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Buist (29-28 Rabadanov)
Jack Dankoff scores the round: 10-9 Buist (29-28 Rabadanov)
The Official Result
Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Pieter Buist via Unanimous Decision (29-28,
29-28, 29-28)
Round 1
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The Official Result
Bellator Light Heavyweight Title Fight:
Vadim
Nemkov (203.8) vs. Yoel Romero
(205)
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Round 5
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