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MMAH 6 - Jones vs Moore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doo Ho Choi (ranked 5095 p4p, 4904 weight class) and Khadizhat Dzhalalutdinov (ranked 407 p4p, 398 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Los Angeles, Doo Ho Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khadizhat Dzhalalutdinov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi fails with a takedown attempt.
Choi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dzhalalutdinov has his takedown stuffed
so Choi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dzhalalutdinov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Choi throws a sloppy body shot
and Dzhalalutdinov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Choi lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhalalutdinov is trying to control the position but Choi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choi preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi shoots in for a double leg but Dzhalalutdinov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doo Ho Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi gets a clinch.
Choi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dzhalalutdinov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Pepper\'s Fitness & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dzhalalutdinov wants to clinch.
Dzhalalutdinov darts in looking for a takedown but Choi gets double underhooks and turns Dzhalalutdinov into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choi, as that shot connected.
Dzhalalutdinov fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dzhalalutdinov.
Choi throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi dives in and scores a takedown into Dzhalalutdinov's guard.
Dzhalalutdinov looking to control.
Dzhalalutdinov looks winded!
Dzhalalutdinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Choi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Choi wants to get up but he can't break Dzhalalutdinov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dzhalalutdinov working a defensive guard here.
Dzhalalutdinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Choi defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhalalutdinov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Choi pushes Dzhalalutdinov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dzhalalutdinov tries to pull guard but Choi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Choi lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Choi.
Choi taking a breather.
Choi stops a takedown attempt from Dzhalalutdinov.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Choi lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhalalutdinovs head.
Choi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Choi.
Choi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dzhalalutdinov up against the cage.
A short right from Choi.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Choi goes for a takedown attempt but Dzhalalutdinov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Choi instigates a clinch.
Choi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Choi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doo Ho Choi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Dzhalalutdinov off balance momentarily.
Dzhalalutdinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Choi's waist but Choi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dzhalalutdinov off to one side.
Dzhalalutdinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Choi takes the fight into the clinch.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Choi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Dzhalalutdinov's head.
 Dzhalalutdinov is rocked!
Choi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dzhalalutdinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Dzhalalutdinov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Choi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dzhalalutdinov to the mat. Dzhalalutdinov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhalalutdinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dzhalalutdinov wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
Khadizhat Dzhalalutdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dzhalalutdinov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dzhalalutdinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dzhalalutdinov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Choi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dzhalalutdinov is breathing heavily.
Dzhalalutdinov is trying to break the clinch but Choi has him pressed against the cage.
Choi lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Choi.
Choi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dzhalalutdinov letting Choi take a breather here.
Choi prevents the takedown attempt.
Choi has picked Dzhalalutdinov up - he's going for a ride! Choi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dzhalalutdinov kicks Choi off and gets back to his feet.
Choi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhalalutdinov.
Choi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzhalalutdinov can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhalalutdinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Choi attempts a counter takedown but Dzhalalutdinov avoids it well and moves away.
Choi has managed to clinch.
Choi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhalalutdinovs head.
Choi lands a shoulder strike.
Choi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Choi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Choi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dzhalalutdinov regains guard immediately.
Dzhalalutdinov pushes Choi off and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Choi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi looks for a takedown but Dzhalalutdinov sprawls well.
Choi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Choi lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzhalalutdinov working a defensive guard but Choi passes into half guard.
Dzhalalutdinov trying to control but Choi postures up.
Dzhalalutdinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi stands up from Dzhalalutdinov's guard - Choi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Choi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dzhalalutdinov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Choi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Choi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dzhalalutdinov!
Choi prevents Dzhalalutdinov from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzhalalutdinov trying his best to control but Choi has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doo Ho Choi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Choi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dzhalalutdinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Choi off and has taken his back!
Choi is trying to get back to his feet but Dzhalalutdinov has full control of the position and if anything, Choi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Choi manages to escape to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Dzhalalutdinov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Choi is defended easily by Dzhalalutdinov.
Dzhalalutdinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhalalutdinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dzhalalutdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choi rushes Dzhalalutdinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dzhalalutdinov letting Choi take a breather here.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzhalalutdinov backwards.
Choi lands a right hand.
Dzhalalutdinov pulls guard successfully.
Choi stands up and waves to Dzhalalutdinov to follow him.
Choi scores with a one two! Dzhalalutdinov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Doo Ho Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzhalalutdinov throws a push kick but Choi slaps the foot to one side.
Choi moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Choi.
A short right from Choi.
Choi stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Choi.
Choi blocking some punches.
Doo Ho Choi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Choi just leaning against Dzhalalutdinov, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Choi.
Choi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Choi.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi lands with a left to the head.
Dzhalalutdinov tries to pull guard but Choi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doo Ho Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadizhat Dzhalalutdinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi scores with a hook to the body.
Choi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dzhalalutdinov is looking for a takedown.
Choi lands a left hand.
Choi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Choi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Choi pushes Dzhalalutdinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Dzhalalutdinov's head.
Dzhalalutdinov tries for a takedown but Choi manages to get underhooks.
Choi digs a right hand into Dzhalalutdinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dzhalalutdinov's gas tank.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choi pushes Dzhalalutdinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Choi.
Choi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Choi has Dzhalalutdinov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dzhalalutdinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Choi lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi lands a right hand.
Choi avoiding damage.
Doo Ho Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choi has clasped his hands together around Dzhalalutdinov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dzhalalutdinov struggling a bit here.
Choi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzhalalutdinov on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doo Ho Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doo Ho Choi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wei Yu Bin (ranked 4534 p4p, 4730 weight class) and Jemetrius Dohnson (ranked 242 p4p, 249 weight class). Jemetrius Dohnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wei Yu Bin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jemetrius Dohnson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dohnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Dohnson.
Dohnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yu Bin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yu Bin has closed the distance and engaged Dohnson in a clinch.
Yu Bin breaks the clinch.
Yu Bin shoots in for a double leg but Dohnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yu Bin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dohnson misses with a body shot.
As Dohnson looks to move away, Yu Bin throws a big counter combo but Dohnson just gets out of the way.
Dohnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yu Bin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dohnson to the mat! Dohnson manages to get full guard.
Dohnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yu Bin manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Yu Bin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Bin trying to mount his opponent but Dohnson defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yu Bin connects with a nice short shot to Dohnson's temple.
Yu Bin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yu Bin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dohnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Dohnson tries to roll over but Yu Bin keeps him under control.
Dohnson is still trying to improve position.
Dohnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yu Bin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Yu Bin seems content to control.
Yu Bin working Dohnson over with strikes.
Yu Bin is thwarting Dohnson's attempts to control the position.
Dohnson wants to improve his position but Yu Bin is controlling well.
Dohnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yu Bin jumps into side control!
Dohnson wants to control but Yu Bin postures up.
Yu Bin is working to tighten his grip on Dohnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dohnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Yu Bin is really squeezing tight and eventually Dohnson passes out! Yu Bin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wei Yu Bin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bear Smokey (ranked 4503 p4p, 4551 weight class) and Ali Shukur (ranked 327 p4p, 329 weight class). Ali Shukur is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bear Smokey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Shukur!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shukur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smokey to score with a decent uppercut.
Smokey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shukur was well out of range. Poor timing from Smokey.
Shukur shoots and misses
and Smokey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shukur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Smokey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smokey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bear Smokey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Shukur.
Shukur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shukur feints and as Smokey raises his hands in defense, Shukur changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shukur postures up in Smokey's guard and throws a big left but Smokey blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shukur working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smokey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shukur on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shukur throwing strikes but missing.
Smokey looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shukur postures up in Smokey's guard and throws a big left but Smokey blocks it.
Shukur postures up.
Smokey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shukur throws a big elbow that misses.
Smokey is breathing heavily.
Smokey looking to control but Shukur passes into half guard.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shukur has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smokey defend it? Shukur steps over the head and cranks it - Smokey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shukur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ali Shukur!
In his post fight interview, Ali Shukur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donte Pierce (ranked 3853 p4p, 4678 weight class) and Jordon Wallace (ranked 224 p4p, 245 weight class). Donte Pierce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donte Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordon Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallace tries to bum rush Pierce with a series of wild strikes but Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace's coach down at Cozad MMA London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wallace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Pierce. Pierce maintains the clinch.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pierce just leaning against Wallace, taking a breather.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling him.
Pierce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wallace up against the cage.
Pierce goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pierce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce missing with knees to the body.
Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wallace down to the mat. Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donte Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Pierce.
Pierce blocks a low kick nicely.
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Pierce moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
Pierce throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Pierce lands with a straight right. Wallace didn't see that one coming.
Pierce avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Pierce. Pierce maintains the clinch.
Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Pierce's takedown attempt.
Pierce trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierce.
Pierce pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce stalling the fight.
Pierce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pierce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donte Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
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!
Pierce lands with a short shot to the head.
Pierce is looking for a takedown.
Wallace wants to break free but Pierce has control.
Pierce tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Pierce missing with knees to the body.
Pierce scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pierce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Pierce.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierce gets a clinch.
Pierce tries to score a body lock takedown but Wallace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pierce tries for a takedown but Wallace manages to get underhooks.
Pierce tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace avoiding damage as Pierce throws knees to the body.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Pierce keeps him there for the moment.
Pierce jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace throws a wild body kick that Pierce sees coming a mile off.
Pierce feinted with a counter takedown.
Pierce thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pierce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierce takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wallace moves out of range of the leg kick from Pierce.
Pierce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Pierce.
Pierce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace avoiding damage as Pierce throws knees to the body.
Pierce tries to score a body lock takedown but Wallace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pierce taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Pierce dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pierce darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Pierce into the cage.
Pierce throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pierce lands a body shot.
Wallace tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.
Pierce is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pierce misses with a knee to the head.
Pierce missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wallace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pierce.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierce throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Jordon Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Pierce was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Pierce tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Pierce connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace throws a push kick but Pierce slaps the foot to one side.
Pierce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wallace is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pierce scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pierce stops Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Wallace makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Pierce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pierce.
Pierce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pierce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pierce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pierce missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donte Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierce.
Pierce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pierce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallace smiles and moves away.
Pierce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierce throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Pierce.
Pierce has managed to clinch.
Pierce can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wallace tries to circle away but Pierce has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wallace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling him.
Pierce wants a takedown.
Donte Pierce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wallace letting Pierce take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierce creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Pierce dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pierce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierce has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
Pierce's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pierce throws an elbow that misses.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pierce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce goes for a double leg but Wallace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wallace continues to drive forward.
Pierce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Pierce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallace up against the cage.
Pierce avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierce has double underhooks.
Pierce digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
Pierce is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donte Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Pierce is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pierce lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wallace down to the mat. Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Pierce.
Pierce rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierce has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pierce throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Wallace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierce has Wallace pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Pierce has the dominant position.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierce has him pressed against the cage.
Pierce breaks the clinch.
Pierce slips a straight right by Wallace.
Pierce avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a double jab
and Pierce counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace tries to circle away but Pierce has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Pierce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wallace up against the cage.
Pierce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallaces head.
Jordon Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donte Pierce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierce pulls guard effortlessly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donte Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierce, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donte Pierce!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stoik Cannofyre (ranked 3955 p4p, 4329 weight class) and Caleb Baylon (ranked 303 p4p, 320 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stoik Cannofyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caleb Baylon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baylon misses with a jab to the body
and Cannofyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cannofyre scores with a three punch combo!
Cannofyre avoids the head kick by Baylon.
Nice takedown defense from Cannofyre. No joy for Baylon on that attempt.
Baylon looks winded!
Cannofyre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cannofyre stalks Baylon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baylon's face. Baylon staggers backwards, shaken.
Cannofyre lands a two punch combo.
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!
Cannofyre slaps away a takedown attempt from Baylon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cannofyre.
Cannofyre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Cannofyre.
Caleb Baylon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baylon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baylon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cannofyre.
Baylon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cannofyre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baylon circles away quickly and effectively.
Cannofyre lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannofyre scores with a one two! Baylon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cannofyre scores with a three punch combo!
Baylon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cannofyre.
Baylon rushes Cannofyre and presses him up against the cage.
Baylon just leaning against Cannofyre, taking a breather.
Cannofyre is trying to trip Baylon. He has hold of a leg but Baylon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cannofyre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baylon pushes Cannofyre off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannofyre digs a good hook to Baylon's body.
Sloppy strikes from Cannofyre. Those never looked like landing.
Baylon moves into the clinch.
Cannofyre wants the takedown. Baylon is fighting it off but Cannofyre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Baylon's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baylon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baylon lands with a short shot to the head.
Baylon keeps control of Cannofyre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannofyre is trying to break the clinch but Baylon is controlling him.
Baylon gets control of Cannofyre's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baylon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baylon wants to sweep but no luck.
Baylon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cannofyre defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baylon trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baylon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Baylon dives in and grabs Cannofyre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cannofyre pushes down on Baylon's head and hops out.
Stoik Cannofyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Baylon.
A left and a right from Cannofyre both land. Nice combination.
Baylon misses with a two punch combination.
Baylon slips a jab and a cross from Cannofyre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannofyre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cannofyre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cannofyre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baylon misses with a looping left.
Baylon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cannofyre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baylon backs up against the cage.
Baylon shoots in looking for a takedown. Cannofyre tries to sprawl out of it but Baylon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cannofyre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cannofyre lands with a nice combination. Baylon backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Cannofyre misses.
Cannofyre misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoik Cannofyre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baylon shoots for a takedown but Cannofyre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baylon is looking to clinch.
Cannofyre misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Cannofyre does no damage.
Cannofyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baylon can do to turn this around?
Cannofyre tries to bum rush Baylon with a series of wild strikes but Baylon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cannofyre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannofyre.
Cannofyre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Cannofyre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cannofyre.
Cannofyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baylon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baylon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannofyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baylon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cannofyre defends well and Baylon ends up having to push Cannofyre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cannofyre misses with a series of wild punches.
Baylon throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cannofyre works over Baylon's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baylon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stoik Cannofyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Baylon.
Cannofyre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stoik Cannofyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baylon shoots in and drives through. Cannofyre sprawls well.
Cannofyre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Cannofyre misses.
Cannofyre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baylon circles away quickly and effectively.
Cannofyre thuds a left hand into Baylon's body.
A left and a right from Cannofyre both land. Nice combination.
Stoik Cannofyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannofyre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baylon circles away quickly and effectively.
Baylon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cannofyre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannofyre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baylon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cannofyre but Cannofyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cannofyre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baylon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baylon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cannofyre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cannofyre lands a jab-cross combination.
Baylon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Cannofyre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cannofyre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cannofyre checks a leg kick.
Baylon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cannofyre pinned against the cage. Cannofyre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cannofyre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stoik Cannofyre is winning the standup battle so far.
Baylon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baylon tries for a takedown but Cannofyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cannofyre swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannofyre scores with a four punch combination!
Cannofyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baylon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baylon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cannofyre to the ground. Baylon is now in Cannofyre's guard.
Baylon chips away with some ground and pound.
Baylon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baylon moves into the clinch.
Cannofyre is trying to push Baylon away but Baylon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baylon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Cannofyre.
Baylon drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Cannofyre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caleb Baylon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cannofyre wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Baylon's closed guard. He's half up but Baylon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Baylon pivots and extends the arm, Cannofyre falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Baylon! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb Baylon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Orlov (ranked 3927 p4p, 4044 weight class) and Rasul Rzayev (ranked 332 p4p, 339 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dimitri Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasul Rzayev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnem�ki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzayev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orlov did well to prevent Rzayev getting side control.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Rzayev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rzayev wants to work for an arm triangle but Orlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rzayev is looking to take a break and control but Orlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orlov tries to get out of the position.
Orlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov trying to control but Rzayev postures up.
Orlov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov is working hard here to advance position.
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.
Orlov has his foot on Rzayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rzayev works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov working a defensive guard here.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orlov dives on top into guard.
Orlov working some strikes from top position.
Orlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rzayev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orlov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rzayev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Orlov, into his guard.
Orlov looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov trying to control the position.
Orlov controlling Rzayev's posture.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Orlov pulls Rzayev in close to his closed guard and prevents Rzayev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orlov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rzayev has passed into half guard!
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.
Rzayev trying to control from half guard but Orlov is working away.
Orlov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orlov is looking for a sweep. Rzayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Rzayev from advancing to side control.
Rzayev tries to pass to full mount but Orlov defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rzayev is working away from the top position though.
Orlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasul Rzayev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rzayev closes the distance and clinches.
Rzayev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rzayev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orlov is trying to keep an underhook but Rzayev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rzayev is trying to work for a kimura but Orlov is defending well.
Rzayev is just content to waste time from the top position. Orlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rzayev doesn't defend quickly enough and Orlov has managed to lock this one up! Can Rzayev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orlov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimitri Orlov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dong Hyun Kim (ranked 3645 p4p, 4582 weight class) and Felix Mackachev (ranked 387 p4p, 436 weight class). Mackachev has chosen Katyushka as his entrance music. Dong Hyun Kim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Mackachev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackachev connects with a single shot there.
Kim fails with the takedown.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mackachev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.
Mackachev thuds a left hand into Kim's body.
Kim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mackachev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kim somewhat.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mackachev's waist but Mackachev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim shoots in but no luck this time.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Mackachev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
Kim shoots in but Mackachev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mackachev to the mat! Mackachev manages to get full guard.
Mackachev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kim is controlling him.
Mackachev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackachev wants to stand up but Kim is controlling him.
Kim 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.
Mackachev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mackachev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Mackachev does no damage.
Mackachev scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Mackachev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kim fails to land the takedown.
Mackachev scores with a punch to the head.
Mackachev throws a combination. Kim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mackachev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Mackachev scores with a nice right hand.
Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mackachev lands a jab.
Kim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mackachev circles away.
Kim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mackachev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kim somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackachev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Mackachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mackachev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.
Mackachev wants to stand and escape but Kim is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Kim has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Mackachev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mackachev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim pushes down on Mackachev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mackachev pushes Kim off looking to stand but Kim dives back in and keeps control.
Kim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mackachev is trying to stand.
Mackachev scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kim manages to mount him!
Kim controlling from mount.
Mackachev trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Mackachev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mackachev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mackachev wants to get back to his feet but Kim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mackachev wants to stand but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackachev wants to get back to his feet but Kim passes into half guard.
Kim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mackachev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mackachev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Kim connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mackachev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kim scoring with strikes but Mackachev is staying in there.
Kim postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mackachev looks a forlorn figure.
Kim landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kim controlling from mount.
Kim with good strikes from the mount here!
Mackachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mackachev looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kim! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dong Hyun Kim!
Dong Hyun Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Felix Mackachev was interviewed post fight and said 'Davai ... U Spike my watter...i Will Kills u Next time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Halloway (ranked 3251 p4p, 3911 weight class) and Neil Mccart (ranked 364 p4p, 409 weight class). Halloway's entrance music is Jay-Z/Linkin Park - Encore. A fine choice. Neil Mccart acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Halloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neil Mccart!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halloway is looking to clinch.
Halloway moves out of range of the strikes.
Halloway misses with a head kick.
Mccart takes a swing at Halloway's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Halloway blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mccart.
Halloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccart.
Mccart fails to land with a series of punches.
Halloway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halloway pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mccart back to the cage. Halloway follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mccart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halloway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Halloway checks a leg kick.
Halloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Mccart circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mccart misses the target.
Mccart keeps the fight on the outside.
Halloway has Mccart up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halloway tries to bum rush Mccart with a series of wild strikes but Mccart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Halloway blocks the low kick.
Neil Mccart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halloway checks the leg kick nicely there.
William Halloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mccart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mccart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halloway defends well and Mccart ends up having to push Halloway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halloway dodges the punch combination from Mccart.
Mccart tries to bum rush Halloway with a series of wild strikes but Halloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halloway with a nice cross.
Halloway moves out of range of the leg kick from Mccart.
A low kick lands for Halloway.
Mccart throws a right hand that Halloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Halloway also avoids with ease.
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halloway drives through and clinches with Mccart against the cage.
Halloway breaks from the clinch.
Halloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Mccart circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloway throws a right hand that Mccart ducks under and follows up with a left that Mccart also avoids with ease.
Mccart dives in and grabs Halloway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halloway pushes down on Mccart's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Halloway.
Halloway is looking to clinch.
Halloway scores with a shot to the body.
Halloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mccart looks winded!
Mccart looks to land a combination but Halloway avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccart circles away quickly and effectively.
Mccart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halloway is fending him off so far but Mccart persists. Nope, Halloway circles away and we're back to standing.
William Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Mccart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mccart lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halloway is looking to clinch but Mccart is avoiding it.
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mccart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Mccart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mccart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halloway counters with a low kick, right behind Mccart 's knee.
Halloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halloway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Halloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Halloway throws a series of punches but Mccart moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mccart tries to keep at a distance but Halloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halloway tries to clinch there but Mccart circles away.
Halloway connects with a body shot that sends Mccart's belly button to the back.
Halloway rushes Mccart and presses him up against the cage.
Halloway stalling against the cage.
Halloway breaks from the clinch.
Halloway clinches up against the cage.
Halloway presses Mccart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halloway tries to clinch but Mccart moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Halloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Halloway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mccart tries to land a leg kick but Halloway saw it coming and moves away.
Halloway throws a series of punches but Mccart avoids them all with ease.
Mccart looks to land a combination but Halloway avoids it well.
Halloway tries to clinch up but Mccart circles away and keeps his distance.
Halloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mccart can do to turn this around?
Halloway wants to clinch.
Halloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccart.
Halloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Mccart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halloway clinches.
Halloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccart tries to pull guard but Halloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halloway presses Mccart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Mccart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halloway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccart misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Halloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mccart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halloway moves away.
Halloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mccart, pushing him back against the cage.
Halloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mccart avoids it.
Mccart wants a takedown but no success here.
Halloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mccart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halloway can pounce on him.
Mccart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halloway is able to avoid easily.
Mccart misses with a body shot.
Halloway misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Mccart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halloway scores with a body shot.
Mccart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halloway backs up against the cage.
Mccart is breathing heavily.
Halloway connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Halloway moves into range and clinches up with Mccart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Mccart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mccart shoots for a takedown but Halloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
William Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Mccart.
Halloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Mccart circles away.
Halloway rushes Mccart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mccart is trying to break free.
Halloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Halloway throws a body punch but Mccart moves out of range.
Halloway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mccart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Halloway rather than just go for the knockout.
Halloway misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloway swinging wildly here.
Halloway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mccart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mccart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mccart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halloway.
Halloway tries to bum rush Mccart with a series of wild strikes but Mccart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Mccart misses.
A leg kick checked by Halloway.
Halloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mccart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halloway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mccart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halloway lands with a nice combination. Mccart backs away looking to recover.
William Halloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Halloway closes the distance and clinches.
Halloway manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Mccart does no damage.
Halloway scores with a leg kick.
Halloway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mccart was well out of range. Poor timing from Halloway.
Halloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Halloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Halloway backs off Mccart throws a huge counter combo but Halloway manages to avoid it all.
Halloway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Halloway dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mccart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mccart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mccart slips a jab and a cross from Halloway.
Mccart misses with a few strikes there.
Mccart throws a right and a left that Halloway avoids nicely.
A combination from Mccart does no damage.
Mccart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mccart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halloway closes the distance and clinches.
William Halloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Halloway.
Mccart goes for a takedown attempt but Halloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloway swinging wildly here.
Halloway throws a one two combo.
Mccart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mccart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloway scores with a nice body kick.
Halloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mccart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mccart throws a leg kick but Halloway moved away.
Halloway throws a right and a left that Mccart avoids nicely.
Mccart tries to bum rush Halloway with a series of wild strikes but Halloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halloway tries to clinch but Mccart moves away
and Mccart counters with a series of strikes. Halloway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mccart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halloway throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mccart dodges the punch combination from Halloway.
Mccart tries to keep at a distance but Halloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halloway scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halloway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mccart shoots for a double leg takedown but Halloway sprawls well. He's pushed Mccart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halloway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mccart under the eye.
Halloway closes the distance and clinches.
Mccart can't break the clinch.
Halloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Halloway tries to clinch but Mccart moves out of range.
William Halloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Halloway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mccart backs up against the cage.
Mccart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halloway clinches up with Mccart and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mccart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halloway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Halloway looks to clinch
and Mccart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halloway tries to clinch up but Mccart circles away and keeps his distance.
Halloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mccart fails to land with a series of punches.
Halloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccart circles away quickly and effectively.
Mccart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halloway works over Mccart's head and body with a nice combination.
Mccart shoots for a double leg takedown but Halloway sprawls well. He's pushed Mccart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halloway appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
William Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Mccart.
Halloway feints a jab promting Mccart to slip. Halloway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mccart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halloway!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halloway has managed to clinch.
Halloway prevents Mccart from breaking the clinch.
Halloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccart swinging wildly here.
Halloway instigates a clinch.
Halloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Mccart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mccart tries to keep at a distance but Halloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Halloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Halloway!
William Halloway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Chechnya (ranked 3240 p4p, 4245 weight class) and Leandro Da Silva (ranked 373 p4p, 463 weight class). Da Silva has chosen Zombie - The Cranberries as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Chechnya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leandro Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chechnya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chechnya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Da Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chechnya throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Da Silva wants to stand but Chechnya is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chechnya wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chechnya is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Da Silva working some strikes from top position.
Chechnya controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chechnya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chechnya but Chechnya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva scores with a takedown into Chechnya's guard.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva prevents Chechnya from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chechnya working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Chechnya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chechnya moves into the clinch.
Da Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Da Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Chechnya is predictable there
and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chechnya won't be happy with that.
Chechnya tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Chechnya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Da Silva wants to advance to full mount but Chechnya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Da Silva pushing down on Chechnya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chechnya is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chechnya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chechnya wants to get back to full guard.
Chechnya is working hard here to advance position.
Chechnya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Da Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Silva is thwarting Chechnya's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva is controlling the pace.
Chechnya is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chechnya trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chechnya has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Silva obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chechnya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chechnya tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chechnya to the ground. Chechnya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Chechnya, which made it look bad.
Mister Chechnya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Da Silva.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Chechnya.
Chechnya darts in looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets double underhooks and turns Chechnya into the cage.
Da Silva has picked Chechnya up - he's going for a ride! Da Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chechnya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chechnya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chechnya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chechnya wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Leandro Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Chechnya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chechnya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Da Silva tries to get set, Chechnya tries to push him back and clinch up but Da Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Chechnya shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chechnya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chechnya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chechnya.
Leandro Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Chechnya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chechnya.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chechnya enables Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chechnya manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chechnya has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chechnya is proving hard to escape from.
Chechnya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chechnya circles away quickly and effectively.
Chechnya scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Da Silva is looking to control Chechnya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Da Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chechnya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Chechnya keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Chechnya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chechnya avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Chechnya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chechnya as he avoids it easily.
Da Silva gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chechnya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mister Chechnya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chechnya breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Da Silva!
In defeat, Mister Chechnya stepped up to the mic, saying 'SHIT'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Jones (ranked 2372 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Monty Moore (ranked 283 p4p, 286 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Monty Moore enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monty Moore!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Nathaniel Jones has been cut.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a huge right that knocks Jones out cold! Moore is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monty Moore!
Monty Moore is the new heavyweight champion!
Monty Moore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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