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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yousri Hlali (ranked 8480 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Doskalchuk (ranked 5063 p4p, 0 weight class). Yousri Hlali has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yousri Hlali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Doskalchuk!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doskalchuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doskalchuk somewhat.
Hlali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doskalchuk misses with a double jab.
Hlali throwing a counter right hand but Doskalchuk manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hlali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hlali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doskalchuk swivels and escapes.
Hlali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doskalchuk rushes Hlali and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doskalchuk jumps guard and drags Hlali to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Doskalchuk trying to keep a closed guard but Hlali is proving a slippery customer.
Hlali trying to control the position from guard on top but Doskalchuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doskalchuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hlali wanted to stand there but Doskalchuk had control of the position.
Doskalchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hlali wants to control from the top but Doskalchuk keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doskalchuk is trying to control the position but Hlali postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hlali fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Hlali misses its intended target.
Doskalchuk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hlali defends it well.
Hlali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hlali tries for a takedown but Doskalchuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hlali fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yousri Hlali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doskalchuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Hlali. Hlali gets slowly back to his feet.
Doskalchuk pushes Hlali up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doskalchuk.
Hlali tries to pull guard but Doskalchuk won't allow it.
Doskalchuk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hlali up against the cage.
Hlali jumps guard but Doskalchuk stands there with Hlali around his waist. Hlali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hlali jumps guard but Doskalchuk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Doskalchuk to work.
Doskalchuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doskalchuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doskalchuk decides to pull guard.
Doskalchuk working a defensive guard here.
Hlali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doskalchuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doskalchuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Doskalchuk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hlali shoots for a double leg takedown but Doskalchuk sprawls well. He's pushed Hlali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hlali. No joy for Doskalchuk on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hlali or perhaps it was just good defense by Doskalchuk, which made it look bad.
Hlali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doskalchuk as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yousri Hlali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlali is looking to clinch but Doskalchuk is avoiding it.
Doskalchuk shoots in and drives through. Hlali sprawls well.
Doskalchuk drives through and clinches with Hlali against the cage.
Hlali is trying to force a seperation but Doskalchuk has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doskalchuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doskalchuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doskalchuk.
Yousri Hlali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Doskalchuk. No joy for Hlali on that attempt.
Hlali shoots in looking for a takedown but Doskalchuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hlali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doskalchuk goes for a double leg but Hlali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hlali continues to drive forward.
Doskalchuk closes the distance and clinches up with Hlali, looking for a takedown. Doskalchuk pushes Hlali against the cage but Hlali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doskalchuk is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Doskalchuk.
Hlali shoots in but no luck this time.
Hlali wants to clinch up but Doskalchuk keeps it at a distance.
Doskalchuk throws a counter combo.
Hlali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doskalchuk counters by clinching up.
Doskalchuk jumps into guard, dragging Hlali to the mat.
Doskalchuk keeping moving, preventing Hlali from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doskalchuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlali trying to control the position from guard on top but Doskalchuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doskalchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doskalchuk keeping moving, preventing Hlali from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlali trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doskalchuk's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doskalchuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doskalchuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hlali.
Doskalchuk avoids the body shot from Hlali.
Hlali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doskalchuk pushes Hlali up against the cage in a clinch.
Hlali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hlali fails to pull guard.
Doskalchuk jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doskalchuk is trying to control the position but Hlali postures up.
Hlali tries to free his leg and advance position but Doskalchuk is retaining full guard.
Doskalchuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlali wants to get up but he can't break Doskalchuk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hlali advances position into side control!
Doskalchuk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hlali off and has taken his back!
Hlali avoids the strikes from Doskalchuk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hlali can't escape the position.
Doskalchuk is trying to stick to Hlali's back but Hlali is turning into Doskalchuk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Doskalchuk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hlali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Doskalchuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hlali shoots in looking for a takedown. Doskalchuk tries to sprawl out of it but Hlali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doskalchuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doskalchuk throws a big counter head kick but Hlali avoids it with no problem.
Hlali has his takedown stuffed
and Doskalchuk counters by clinching up.
Doskalchuk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yousri Hlali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doskalchuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hlali avoids it.
Doskalchuk pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlali trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doskalchuk's guard.
Doskalchuk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hlali uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlali happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlali in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexey Doskalchuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hlali is looking to take a break and control but Doskalchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doskalchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hlali gets to mount! Doskalchuk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hlali trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hlali scoring with strikes but Doskalchuk is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlali avoids the attempt from Doskalchuk to control.
Doskalchuk swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Doskalchuk is controlling an arm, preventing Hlali from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Doskalchuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doskalchuk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hlali.
Hlali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doskalchuk is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlali avoids the attempt from Doskalchuk to control.
Doskalchuk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Doskalchuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hlali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doskalchuk?
Doskalchuk tries to control Hlali's body but Hlali pushes him off. Doskalchuk squirms to his side and now Hlali has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doskalchuk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yousri Hlali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doskalchuk 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Doskalchuk!
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energy
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