PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsrif Dnoces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church comes to the cage accompanied by . 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.

Church
vs
Dnoces

170 cm
25
155 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

171 cm
29
152 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tsrif Dnoces!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church misses with a low kick.
Dnoces thumps Church with a low kick.
Church swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dnoces throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Church thows a left - swing and a miss!
Church throws a body punch but Dnoces moves out of range.
Dnoces keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Church misses with a leg kick
and Dnoces counters with a thumping low kick.
Dnoces with a poor takedown
enabling Church to counter with a crisp jab.
Church chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dnoces blocks the body kick.
Church misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Church blocks the low kick.
Dnoces keeps the fight on the outside.
Dnoces throws a body punch but Church moves out of range.
Church is looking to slow Dnoces down with leg kicks.
Church throws a low kick, looking for Dnoces's leg but Dnoces calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Church tenderised Dnoces's leg. Dnoces is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Church. Beautiful body shot.
Dnoces swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Church slams his shin into Dnoces's torso.
Nick Church is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Church throws a leg kick that misses.
Church connects with a solid leg kick.
Church fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dnoces.
Dnoces throws a big shot that misses.
Church is looking to slow Dnoces down with leg kicks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Church has Dnoces pressed against the cage, preventing Dnoces from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Church tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dnoces's elbow.

Dnoces pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - Dnoces circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dnoces is out of range and Church settles back down.
Dnoces thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Church attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Church scores with a head kick.
Church staying out of range there.
Church fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dnoces checks it well.
Dnoces pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Church connects with a right hand. Dnoces shakes it off.
Dnoces misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Church.
Church throws a solid leg kick but Dnoces takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Church.
Church displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dnoces.
Dnoces lands a head shot.
Church dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dnoces. That did some damage!
Church tries to work over Dnoces's front leg with a kick but Dnoces checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dnoces feints and as Church raises his hands in defense, Dnoces changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Church keeping moving, preventing Dnoces from controlling successfully.
Dnoces with a flurry of punches that miss.
Church is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dnoces trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dnoces loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dnoces stands and throws Church's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dnoces throws an elbow but Church slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces tries to move to mount but Church blocks the move with his legs.
Dnoces has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dnoces wants to control but Church is keeping him busy.
Dnoces tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dnoces lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Church down.
Dnoces throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Church works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Church moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Church will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dnoces misses with a body shot.
Dnoces looks to score with a jab to the body but Church is just out of range.
Dnoces is looking to score with low kicks.
Church avoids a kick to the body.
Dnoces blocks a head kick by Church.
Nick Church is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Dnoces tenderised Church's leg. Church is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dnoces looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Church is fending him off so far but Dnoces persists. Nope, Church circles away and we're back to standing.
Church lands a leg kick that knocks Dnoces off balance momentarily.
Dnoces scores with the left hand. Church knows he should have avoided that one.
Dnoces takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Church connects with a leg kick. Dnoces looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Church misses.
Church slips a straight right by Dnoces.
A head kick misses from Church.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dnoces swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dnoces.
Church fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dnoces manages to avoid it.
Church pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Church avoids the head kick by Dnoces.
Church looks to score with a jab to the body but Dnoces is just out of range.
Dnoces throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Church tries to clinch but Dnoces moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Church. Dnoces does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dnoces blocks a head kick by Church.
Church moves forwards but Dnoces connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dnoces throws out a loose jab but Church uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dnoces.
Church ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces throws a low kick but it's checked well by Church.
Church tries to clinch there but Dnoces circles away.
Dnoces keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Church throws a sloppy head kick and Dnoces moves out of range easily.
Church thumps Dnoces with a low kick.
Dnoces fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dnoces checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dnoces swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dnoces.
Dnoces misses with a hook.
Church swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Church connects with an inside leg kick.
Church throws out a powerful jab.
Dnoces keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Church misses.
A lazy body kick from Dnoces
and Church counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dnoces scores with a jab.
Church blocks a head kick by Dnoces.
Dnoces scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as Dnoces blocks the low kick.
Church tries to land a leg kick but Dnoces saw it coming and moves away.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - Dnoces circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Church.
Dnoces moves out of range of the leg kick from Church.
Church lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dnoces's sensitive parts.
Dnoces's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces throws a right hand that Church ducks under and follows up with a left that Church also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Church misses.
Church throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Church throws a leg kick

and Dnoces counters with a single leg into guard. Church didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dnoces lands a couple of elbows.
Dnoces missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Church wants to stand up but Dnoces is controlling him.
Dnoces pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Church is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dnoces in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tsrif Dnoces will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dnoces jabs Church to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Church connects with a leg kick. Dnoces looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Church.
Dnoces throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dnoces scoring well with a low kick there.
Church turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dnoces misses with a body shot.
Church throws a leg kick
and Dnoces counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Dnoces blocks the low kick.
Church does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice sprawl there from Church as Dnoces shoots in.
Church tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Church tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Church throws a leg kick but Dnoces moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Church misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dnoces.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dnoces fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dnoces. Church does a little dance to reset his feet.
Church throws a leg kick which misses Dnoces's front leg but catches the back leg as Dnoces tries to avoid it.
Church throws a low kick, looking for Dnoces's leg but Dnoces calmly moves out of range.
Dnoces swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Church.

Church closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Church misses with a body punch.
Church doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Church.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Church.
Dnoces goes for a takedown attempt but Church pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsrif Dnoces.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church throws a nice head kick!
Church throws a leg kick but Dnoces sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Church misses with a kick to the body.
Dnoces fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Church avoids it really well and circles away.
Church throws a leg kick which misses Dnoces's front leg but catches the back leg as Dnoces tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dnoces looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Church connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Church feints and then cracks Dnoces's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dnoces down.
Donk. Dnoces catches Church right on the button with a cross.
Church tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dnoces back to the cage. Church follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Dnoces tries to keep at a distance but Church has taken the fight into the clinch.
Church doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Church makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dnoces tries a body shot but Church blocks it.
Church works on Dnoces's body with a couple of short punches.
Dnoces is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Church blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dnoces is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Church is keeping busy.
Church dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dnoces working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dnoces as Church tries to tie him up.
Church lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dnoces is trying to break the clinch but Church has him pressed against the cage.
Church tries to throw a body punch but Dnoces avoids it by throwing Church back against the cage.
Church misses with a body punch.
Church blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dnoces lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dnoces being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dnoces.
Church lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dnoces or not.
Dnoces lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Church clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dnoces throws a head kick that Church semi-blocks.
Church jabs at Dnoces's body.
Church misses with a head kick.
Church stuffs the takedown.
Dnoces lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Church at a distance.
Church throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dnoces slips under a jab from Church.
Dnoces throws a shot from downtown. Church moves away and avoids it.
Church connects with a body shot that sends Dnoces's belly button to the back.
Church avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Church tries to score with a low kick but Dnoces moves his leg out of the way.
Church scores with a hook.
Church throws a leg kick that misses.
Church throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Church throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dnoces lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Church does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Church tries to score with a low kick but Dnoces moves his leg out of the way.
Dnoces pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Church scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dnoces misses with a series of wild punches.
Dnoces tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Church is looking to wear down Dnoces with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Church misses with a looping left.
Church throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Church lands a nice looking body shot.
Church scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dnoces scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Church gets a clinch.
Church can't find room to land a body shot as Dnoces controls the action.
Dnoces goes for a takedown in the clinch but Church prevents it.
Dnoces letting Church take a breather here.
Church is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dnoces looking for a takedown.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsrif Dnoces.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Church misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dnoces misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Church as the two fighters clinch.
Dnoces is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church is working Dnoces over against the cage.
Church tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dnoces's elbow.
Church goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nick Church has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Church trying to control the position but instead, Dnoces has worked for underhooks and has pushed Church into the cage.
Church stops a takedown attempt from Dnoces.
A body shot lands from Church.
Dnoces drops down looking for an ankle pick but Church pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dnoces goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Church lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Church throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Church tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dnoces, right into the meat.
Church throws a jab but it's blocked by Dnoces.
Church takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Church moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dnoces wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Church tries a body shot but Dnoces blocks it.
Dnoces blocking some punches.
Dnoces is trying to push Church away but Church has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Church tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dnoces's elbow.
Dnoces tries for a takedown but Church manages to get underhooks.
Church is working Dnoces over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Church had his way with Tsrif Dnoces in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dnoces swats away the attempt to clinch by Church.
Church takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A clash of legs there as Dnoces blocks the low kick.
Church takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Church.
Church misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dnoces.
Dnoces is looking to chop away at Church's legs.
Dnoces avoids the body shot from Church.
Church is looking to chop away at Dnoces's legs.
The fighters circling - Church throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Church dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Church lands a front kick.
Dnoces scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Church throws a chopping leg kick but Dnoces manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Church is looking to clinch.
Dnoces checks the leg kick nicely there.
Church turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dnoces throws a head kick that Church semi-blocks.
Church throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Dnoces.
Dnoces lands with a thumping leg kick.
Church throws a leg kick which misses Dnoces's front leg but catches the back leg as Dnoces tries to avoid it.
Dnoces tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Church swivels and escapes.
Dnoces is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Church moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dnoces looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dnoces fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church moves in looking to clinch but Dnoces pushes him off.
Dnoces with a poor takedown
and Church counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dnoces's knee momentarily.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsrif Dnoces.
Church walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dnoces checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Church throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dnoces takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Church just misses with a punch to the body.
Dnoces fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dnoces throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Church scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Church.
Dnoces misses with a shot to the body
and Church counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Church tries to land a leg kick but Dnoces saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Church, right into the meat.
Church lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dnoces circles away quickly and effectively.
Church throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dnoces goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Church turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Church lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dnoces's sensitive parts.
Church misses the shot to the body.
Church avoids the body shot from Dnoces.
Church is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Church with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsrif Dnoces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church wants to land a leg kick but Dnoces is out of range.
Church ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dnoces moves away.

Dnoces shoots in and bounces Church off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nick Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Church looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dnoces is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dnoces throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Church wants to stand but Dnoces is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Church showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Church has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Church!
Nick Church managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 Cardio, into his post fight interview.