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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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of 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 Järviläinen, 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 Järviläinen 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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