PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray McChiney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dufva
vs
McChiney

189 cm
32
177 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

180 cm
33
179 lbs
26 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent

SP Ultimate Nutrition
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Dufva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray McChiney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dufva tries to sprawl but McChiney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dufva trying to hold on to McChiney's head to control him but McChiney postures up.

McChiney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McChiney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dufva tries to roll over but McChiney keeps him under control.
Dufva is refusing to be controlled, as McChiney sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufva wants to control but McChiney is keeping busy.
McChiney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dufva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McChiney.

Dufva looking for submissions off his back.
Dufva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McChiney is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McChiney with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McChiney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dufva. Dufva obviously looking to wear him down.
McChiney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McChiney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dufva avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McChiney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for McChiney. That snapped Dufva's head back.
Ray McChiney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Dufva there.
A slow jab from McChiney misses its intended target.
Dufva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McChiney momentarily.
Dufva takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dufva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dufva misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by McChiney. Beautiful body shot.
McChiney checks the leg kick.
McChiney moves out of range as Dufva throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by McChiney or perhaps it was just good defense by Dufva, which made it look bad.
Dufva throws a big counter combination but McChiney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sven Dufva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray McChiney.
Dufva scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by McChiney or perhaps it was just good defense by Dufva, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McChiney.

McChiney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dufva!
Dufva can't do much from the bottom here.
McChiney creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dufva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McChiney wants to control but Dufva is keeping him busy.
McChiney taking a break here but Dufva is having none of it and regains half guard.
McChiney is trying to control. Dufva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva blocking the ground and pound attempt from McChiney.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McChiney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

McChiney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dufva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dufva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McChiney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray McChiney will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McChiney swings for the body but Dufva moves out of range.
McChiney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dufva back to the cage. McChiney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McChiney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dufva. Dufva obviously looking to wear him down.
McChiney swings for the body but Dufva moves out of range.
Dufva tries to bum rush McChiney with a series of wild strikes but McChiney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dufva tests McChiney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dufva misses with a wild body shot.
McChiney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dufva counters with a nice body kick.
Dufva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

McChiney gets the takedown into side control.
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!
McChiney moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dufva can't do much from the bottom here.
Dufva manages to work his way to half guard, despite McChiney's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufva blocking the ground and pound attempt from McChiney.
McChiney working Dufva over with strikes.
Dufva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dufva wants to control but McChiney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dufva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McChiney working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McChiney is trying to control. Dufva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McChiney is stalling here. Dufva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McChiney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dufva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McChiney manages to get back to half guard.
McChiney is looking for a sweep. Dufva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva wants to lay and pray for a moment but McChiney keeps working.
Dufva throws a strike but McChiney avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dufva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dufva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McChiney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dufva throws an elbow that misses. McChiney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dufva's guard. Nice move by McChiney!

McChiney is looking to advance position but Dufva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dufva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McChiney bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva is trying to keep McChiney in close.
McChiney trying to control but Dufva is working from the bottom.
Dufva being controlled here, momentarily.
McChiney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dufva keeping moving, preventing McChiney from controlling successfully.
Dufva wants to sweep here but McChiney controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Dufva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McChiney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dufva trying to control the position.
McChiney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dufva wants to sweep but no luck.
McChiney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray McChiney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dufva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McChiney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McChiney dives in for a single leg takedown but Dufva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McChiney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dufva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McChiney somewhat.
McChiney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sven Dufva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray McChiney.
A looping hook to the body misses from McChiney. Dufva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dufva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McChiney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McChiney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufva.
Dufva tries to land a front kick but McChiney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McChiney sizes up Dufva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McChiney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sven Dufva is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McChiney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McChiney throws a big shot that misses.
Dufva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McChiney tests Dufva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dufva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McChiney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dufva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dufva.
McChiney dives in for a single leg takedown but Dufva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dufva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McChiney with a hook.
A good leg kick by Dufva.
McChiney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Dufva tenderised McChiney's leg. McChiney is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McChiney throws a looping overhand right but Dufva ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva misses with a low kick.
McChiney changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McChiney looks to score with a jab to the body but Dufva is just out of range.
McChiney scores with a nice right hand.
Dufva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McChiney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dufva manages to avoid it.
McChiney just misses with a punch to the body.
Dufva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dufva tries to clinch there but McChiney circles away.
McChiney misses the shot to the body.
Dufva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dufva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dufva is looking to clinch but McChiney is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dufva.
McChiney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dufva lands with a good body shot.
Dufva throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McChiney lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McChiney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dufva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dufva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McChiney moves away.
McChiney throws a body punch but Dufva moves out of range.
McChiney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dufva momentarily.
Dufva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dufva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dufva throws a low kick, looking for McChiney's leg but McChiney calmly moves out of range.
Sven Dufva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McChiney dips to his left and cracks Dufva with an uppercut!
McChiney throws a hook to the side of Dufva's head but Dufva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dufva is looking to wear down McChiney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dufva throws out a loose jab but McChiney uses good head movement to avoid it.

Dufva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufva won't allow McChiney to sweep him here.
Dufva throws an elbow that misses. McChiney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dufva's guard. Nice move by McChiney!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva is trying to control the position but McChiney postures up.
McChiney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McChiney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McChiney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dufva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McChiney.
McChiney postures up in Dufva's guard and throws a big left but Dufva blocks it.
McChiney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dufva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sven Dufva.
I think McChiney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!