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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck McIntyre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from McIntyre
and Moreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McIntyre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moreira lands a lovely overhand right.
Moreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
Moreira lands with a straight right. McIntyre didn't see that one coming.
Moreira ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Moreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreira cracks a nice hook into McIntyre's ribs.
McIntyre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moreira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McIntyre scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but McIntyre blocks with his arms.
Moreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moreira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McIntyre is trying to keep an underhook but Moreira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Moreira is trying to control the action in half guard but McIntyre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira is looking to advance position but McIntyre won't allow it.
Moreira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moreira is keen to just control but McIntyre is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Moreira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moreira throws a solid leg kick but McIntyre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moreira.
Chuck McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moreira is able to avoid easily.
Moreira tries to land a front kick but McIntyre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre forces Moreira back against the cage and clinches.
Moreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McIntyres head.
Moreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moreira trying to control the position but instead, McIntyre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moreira into the cage.
Moreira stalling against the cage.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Daniel Moreira has been cut.
Moreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moreiras head.
McIntyre misses with some punches.
McIntyre struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreira controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre prevents Moreira from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moreira.
McIntyre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moreira's efforts to push away.
Moreira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McIntyre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreira.
McIntyre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreira tries to work over McIntyre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moreira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chuck McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McIntyre.
McIntyre working aggressively here.
Moreira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McIntyre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McIntyre.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
Moreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McIntyre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moreira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McIntyre throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreira.
Moreira takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira wants to take the fight to the mat but McIntyre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira can't find room to land a body shot as McIntyre controls the action.
McIntyre lands a damaging elbow.
Moreira is working for takedown but McIntyre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moreira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreira struggles to land a body shot inside as McIntyre controls his hands.
A short right from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with the head strike.
Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Moreira.
Moreira blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
Moreira can't find room to land a body shot as McIntyre controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
Moreira tries to throw a body punch but McIntyre avoids it by throwing Moreira back against the cage.
McIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre pushes Moreira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Moreira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moreira dodges the punch combination from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreira counters with a left to the body.
McIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moreira walks into a jab.
McIntyre delivers a nice body kick.
McIntyre throws a head kick that Moreira semi-blocks.
A clash of legs there as McIntyre blocks the low kick.
McIntyre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
McIntyre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
McIntyre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moreira swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Chuck McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by McIntyre as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McIntyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McIntyre throws a nice head kick!
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
Moreira throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre throws a wild body kick that Moreira sees coming a mile off.
Moreira misses with a wild body shot.
Moreira jabs at McIntyre's body.
McIntyre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira looking to score a takedown here. McIntyre is defending well but Moreira drives through and ends up in McIntyre's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira won't allow McIntyre to sweep him here.
McIntyre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moreira looking to pass the guard.
Moreira preventing the sweep.
Moreira trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Moreira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moreira blocks a head kick by McIntyre.
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
McIntyre throws a series of punches but Moreira moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moreira.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moreira.
McIntyre tries to land a front kick but Moreira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Moreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.
Moreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McIntyre rather than just go for the knockout.
McIntyre stuffs the takedown.
Chuck McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McIntyre lands with an uppercut that bounces Moreira off the cage and back into range.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIntyre but McIntyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McIntyre looks for the body kick but Moreira saw that one coming.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McIntyre clobbers Moreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moreira lands with a hook. McIntyre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moreira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McIntyre - the referee stops the clock and Moreira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McIntyre. Moreira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chuck McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre cracks Moreira with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIntyre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moreira.
McIntyre lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck McIntyre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McIntyre slips under a jab from Moreira.
McIntyre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McIntyre wants it to stay on the feet.
Moreira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McIntyres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McIntyre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moreira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moreira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moreira takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
Moreira throws the left hand but McIntyre avoids the punch easily.
McIntyre cracks a nice hook into Moreira's ribs.
Moreira lands with an overhand left.
Jab by McIntyre.
No luck for Moreira with that takedown attempt.
Moreira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McIntyre.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIntyre but McIntyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chuck McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
McIntyre lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moreira.
McIntyre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but McIntyre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McIntyre throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Moreira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McIntyre connects with a leg kick. Moreira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McIntyre lands with a thumping leg kick.
McIntyre misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McIntyre as he connects with a hook.
Moreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McIntyre is fending him off so far but Moreira persists. Nope, McIntyre circles away and we're back to standing.
McIntyre doesn't manage to clinch there - Moreira circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McIntyre, as that shot connected.
Moreira swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McIntyre misses with a few strikes there.
McIntyre misses with a kick to the body.
McIntyre leaves Moreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McIntyre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McIntyre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Moreira.
Moreira blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McIntyre - that will leave a mark!
McIntyre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreira looks for a takedown but McIntyre sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Moreira.
Moreira thows a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of McIntyre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moreira misses the body punch
and McIntyre counters with a thumping low kick.
McIntyre instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Moreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moreira lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Moreira won't allow McIntyre to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Moreira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moreira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moreira looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck McIntyre clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Moreira counters with a left to the body.
McIntyre works Moreira's body with a nice hook.
McIntyre slips a jab from Moreira.
Moreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick
and Moreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreira looks for a takedown but McIntyre sprawls well.
A jab from Moreira finds it's way through McIntyre's defenses.
McIntyre scores with a jab. Moreira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick
and Moreira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McIntyre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Moreira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McIntyre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moreira.
McIntyre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McIntyre lunges at Moreira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moreira's hand.
Moreira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McIntyre moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from McIntyre misses.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira tries to score with a low kick but McIntyre moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McIntyre, right into the meat.
Moreira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by McIntyre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McIntyre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moreira throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre leaves Moreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chuck McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
McIntyre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moreira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab from Moreira misses.
McIntyre scores with a sloppy right hand. Moreira should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by McIntyre.
Moreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moreira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moreira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McIntyre. That one must have hurt.
Moreira throws a right and a left that McIntyre avoids nicely.
McIntyre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McIntyre misses the jab.
Moreira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
Moreira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McIntyre did well to prevent Moreira getting side control.
Moreira trying to control the action but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
McIntyre trying to control here.
McIntyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Moreira.
Moreira stalling away here and it's allowed McIntyre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McIntyre is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chuck McIntyre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McIntyre stalks Moreira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moreira's face. Moreira staggers backwards, shaken.
Moreira scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre is looking to slow Moreira down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McIntyre tries to clinch there but Moreira circles away.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Moreira.
McIntyre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McIntyre throws a quick inside leg kick.
McIntyre lands a nice shot to the body.
McIntyre moves out of range of the leg kick from Moreira.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a nice shot that snaps Moreira's head back.
McIntyre scores with the left hand. Moreira knows he should have avoided that one.
Moreira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moreira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McIntyre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
McIntyre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moreira.
McIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
McIntyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreira is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Moreira throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre wants to clinch.
Daniel Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moreira takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moreiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McIntyre motions for Moreira to come forward. McIntyre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McIntyre.
Moreira moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McIntyre sprawls well. McIntyre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Moreira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
McIntyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moreira.
Moreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by McIntyre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moreira misses with a jab to the body
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Moreira misses.
McIntyre avoids the body shot from Moreira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre darts in trying to clinch
and Moreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreira takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but McIntyre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuck McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
Moreira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moreira throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McIntyre, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Moreira scores with a body shot.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck McIntyre.
I think McIntyre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chuck McIntyre!
A very excited looking Chuck McIntyre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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