PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kanishka Lijikiszcz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lijikiszcz
vs
Hall

150 cm
20
135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clinton Hall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lijikiszcz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall throws a jab when Lijikiszcz was well out of range.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Lijikiszcz controls his hands.
Hall is working Lijikiszcz over against the cage.
Lijikiszcz avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
Hall is working Lijikiszcz over against the cage.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Lijikiszcz controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lijikiszcz.

Lijikiszcz gets control of Hall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lijikiszcz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position here.
Hall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lijikiszcz is keeping the position for now.
Lijikiszcz pulls Hall in to control the position.
Lijikiszcz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lijikiszcz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lijikiszcz pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lijikiszcz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lijikiszcz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Lijikiszcz from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lijikiszcz in particular looking to stall.
Lijikiszcz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lijikiszcz scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Lijikiszcz working Hall over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lijikiszcz is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Lijikiszcz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that round.
That's time! Lijikiszcz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lijikiszcz has his takedown stuffed

and Hall moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Lijikiszcz avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Lijikiszcz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Lijikiszcz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Lijikiszcz letting Hall take a breather here.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Lijikiszcz is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz takes a shot to the head.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lijikiszcz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall tries to work over Lijikiszcz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lijikiszcz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall taking a breather.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Lijikiszcz's ribcage. Lijikiszcz let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lijikiszcz takes a shot to the head.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lijikiszcz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Hall gets through Lijikiszcz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lijikiszcz blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lijikiszcz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Lijikiszcz backwards.
Clinton Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lijikiszcz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lijikiszcz looking for a takedown.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lijikiszcz.
A short left from Hall.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lijikiszcz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lijikiszcz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Lijikiszcz ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lijikiszcz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lijikiszcz somewhat.
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a series of punches but Lijikiszcz avoids them all with ease.
Lijikiszcz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hall has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.

Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lijikiszcz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lijikiszcz takes one to the side of the head.
Clinton Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lijikiszcz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.

Hall forces Lijikiszcz back against the cage and clinches.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lijikiszcz avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lijikiszcz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Lijikiszcz ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lijikiszcz looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Lijikiszcz sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Lijikiszcz avoids it this time.
Lijikiszcz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lijikiszcz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hall wants to sweep here but Lijikiszcz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Lijikiszcz distracts Hall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
Lijikiszcz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Lijikiszcz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Lijikiszcz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall pulls Lijikiszcz in close to his closed guard and prevents Lijikiszcz from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz is defended easily by Hall.
Lijikiszcz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lijikiszcz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall stuffs the takedown.

Hall clinches up against the cage.
Lijikiszcz goes for a takedown attempt but Hall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall dips to his left and cracks Lijikiszcz with an uppercut!
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lijikiszcz thinking.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall swings for the body but Lijikiszcz moves out of range.
Lijikiszcz looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Lijikiszcz shoots in.
Hall lands a nice hook to Lijikiszcz's body. Lijikiszcz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lijikiszcz is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hall counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lijikiszcz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lijikiszcz off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall throws a hook but Lijikiszcz avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Hall does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hall clinches up against the cage.
Lijikiszcz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lijikiszcz backwards.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall tries a body shot but Lijikiszcz blocks it.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Hall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lijikiszcz is looking for a takedown.
Lijikiszcz is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Hall!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Clinton Hall made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.