QFC Tournament 433 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Alito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swag Boi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Alito has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alito
vs
Boi

170 cm
23
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Alito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Swag Boi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boi, pushing him back against the cage.
Alito lands a nice uppercut.

Alito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alito pinned against the cage. Alito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boi tries to clinch but Alito moves out of range.
Alito lands with an uppercut that bounces Boi off the cage and back into range.
Alito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swag Boi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alito's waist but Alito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boi off to one side.

Alito closes the distance and pushes Boi back into the cage.
Alito lands a hook to the side of the head.

Alito manages to break the clinch.
Boi fails with the takedown.
Mark Alito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swag Boi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alito pinned against the cage. Alito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Alito instigates a clinch.
Alito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boi up against the cage.
Boi is looking to control Alito's arms but Alito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boi has his back to the cage.
Alito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alito.
A short body shot lands from Alito as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi tries to break free but Alito pushes him back against the cage.
Boi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alito smiles and moves away.

Alito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alito is working Boi over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alito works on Boi's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alito as Boi tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Alito.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alito lands with a light punch inside.
Boi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alito taking a breather.
Boi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alito lands with a left to the head.
Alito is pressed up against the cage. Boi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alito down to the mat. Alito avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boi looks winded!
Boi shoots in for a takedown but Alito shows good takedown defense.
Boi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Alito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boi won't be happy with that.
Alito working the ground and pound but Boi is defending the strikes.
Alito wants to control but Boi is keeping him busy.

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!
Alito wants to stand but Boi is controlling his arm.
Alito throws a strike aimed at the side of Boi's head but Boi avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alito is looking to take a break and control but Boi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alito wants to take a breather but Boi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Alito.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alito tries to free his leg and advance position but Boi is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Alito 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.

Boi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Alito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alito stalling in the clinch.
Alito lands a body shot.
Alito prevents the takedown attempt.
Alito lands a right hand.
Boi is trying to break the clinch but Alito has him pressed against the cage.
Mark Alito has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Alito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alito circles away.

Alito clinches with his opponent.
Alito scores with a shoulder strike.

Boi drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alito defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alito has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boi is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alito trying to control the position from guard on top but Boi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alito has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boi is proving hard to escape from.
Boi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alito manages to get himself to full guard.
Alito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boi is controlling him.
Boi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alito is looking to stand up but Boi isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alito wants to get back to his feet but Boi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Boi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mark Alito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alito keeping moving, preventing Boi from controlling successfully.
Boi slips nicely into half guard.
Boi trying to control the action but Alito is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alito wants to get back to his feet.
Boi controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alito looks like he's trying to stand up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Swag Boi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Alito counters with a single leg into guard. Boi didn't expect that.
Mark Alito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swag Boi.
Alito tries to stand but Boi is controlling from the bottom.
Alito has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Boi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alito frees his head nicely. Oh but Boi has switched to an armbar! Alito is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Swag Boi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Vogel
vs
Lennon

170 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

161 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Vogel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennon misses with a leg kick.
Lennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vogel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lennon takes a swing at Vogel's ribcage but misses.
Lennon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vogel but Vogel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lennon misses with a takedown attempt
and Vogel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Lennon misses.
Lennon shoots in for a takedown but Vogel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierre Vogel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lennon.
Lennon misses with a series of wild punches.
Lennon shoots in for a takedown but Vogel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lennon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vogel counters with a nice uppercut.
Vogel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon tries for a takedown but Vogel circles away easily
enabling Vogel to counter with a crisp jab.
Lennon shoots and misses
and Vogel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon tries to clinch there but Vogel circles away.
Lennon looks to throw a body kick
enabling Vogel to counter with a crisp jab.
Lennon misses with a takedown
and Vogel counters with a nice uppercut.

Lennon is rocked!
Lennon misses with a body shot
and Vogel counters with a straight that turns Lennon's legs to rubber! Vogel pushes forward with more strikes and Lennon goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Vogel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Higginbotham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Eremeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Higginbotham
vs
Eremeev

174 cm
23
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Higginbotham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruslan Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremeev looks to land a body kick but Higginbotham moved away.
Eremeev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eremeev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eremeev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eremeev moves to clinch but Higginbotham breaks away

and Higginbotham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eremeev won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Higginbotham trying to control the position but Eremeev is working away.
You can see the frustration on Eremeev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Higginbotham just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginbotham tries to move to mount but Eremeev blocks the move with his legs.
Eremeev can't do much from the bottom here.
Higginbotham is looking to take a break and control but Eremeev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Higginbotham just wasn't active enough.
Eremeev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eremeev throws a head kick that misses.
Eremeev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higginbotham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higginbotham avoids the head kick by Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eremeev fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eremeev closes the distance and pushes Higginbotham back into the cage.
Eremeev struggles to land a body shot inside as Higginbotham controls his hands.
Higginbotham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eremeev prevents it.
Eremeev stalling the fight.
Higginbotham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eremeev is looking to control Higginbotham's arms but Higginbotham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eremeev has his back to the cage.
Higginbotham looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Higginbotham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higginbotham is trying to drag Eremeev to the mat but Eremeev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Higginbotham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Higginbotham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eremeev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eremeev misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eremeev thuds a left hand into Higginbotham's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruslan Eremeev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Higginbotham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Eremeev.

Eremeev closes the distance and clinches.
Eremeev controlling the action here for a moment.
Eremeev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Higginbotham.
Higginbotham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eremeev is defending well.
Eremeev is struggling to control the position.
Eremeev is pressed up against the cage. Higginbotham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eremeev down to the mat. Eremeev 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 Dave Higginbotham. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev wants to slow Higginbotham down by chopping away at his legs.
Eremeev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Eremeev has closed the distance and engaged Higginbotham in a clinch.
Eremeev prevents the takedown attempt.
Higginbotham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Higginbotham is looking for a takedown.
Higginbotham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Higginbotham blocks a body shot from Eremeev.
Eremeev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Higginbotham.
Eremeev prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev stops a takedown attempt from Higginbotham.
Higginbotham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eremeev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eremeev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Higginbotham.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higginbotham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eremeev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higginbotham goes for a takedown attempt but Eremeev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Higginbotham checks it well.
Higginbotham with a poor takedown
and Eremeev counters with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Higginbotham gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Higginbotham throwing strikes but missing.
Higginbotham is fighting to break Eremeev's control of his arms but Eremeev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham is looking to work some ground and pound but Eremeev has wrist control.
Higginbotham throws a big elbow that misses.
Higginbotham sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Higginbotham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eremeev circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruslan Eremeev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Eremeev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higginbotham keeps the fight on the outside.
Eremeev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higginbotham swats away the attempt to clinch by Eremeev.
Eremeev is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higginbotham fails with the takedown.

Eremeev has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Higginbotham has Eremeev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Higginbotham pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Eremeev tumbling to the mat - Higginbotham dives into Eremeev's guard.
Higginbotham postures up.
Higginbotham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Higginbotham postures up in Eremeev's guard and throws a big left but Eremeev blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higginbotham postures up in Eremeev's guard and throws a big left but Eremeev blocks it.

Higginbotham gets to his feet. Eremeev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Eremeev throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Eremeev.
Higginbotham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eremeev circles away.
Eremeev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eremeev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higginbotham misses with a takedown
and Eremeev counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Higginbotham. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eremeev.

Higginbotham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eremeev to the mat! Eremeev manages to get full guard.
Eremeev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eremeev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higginbotham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higginbotham trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Higginbotham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Higginbotham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Eremeev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eremeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham checks a low kick from Eremeev.

Eremeev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Higginbotham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eremeev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Higginbotham goes for a takedown attempt but Eremeev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eremeev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Higginbotham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eremeev 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Dave Higginbotham!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Dave Higginbotham!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dave Higginbotham!

Dave Higginbotham wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Churilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Churilov
vs
Chopper

190 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Churilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Chopper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chopper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Churilov shoots and misses
and Chopper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Churilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chopper as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Churilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chopper scores with a shot to the body.
Churilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chopper circles away.
Churilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Chopper sprawls well. He's pushed Churilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chopper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chopper, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Chopper lands but Churilov takes it in his stride.
Chopper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chopper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chopper misses with a head kick.
Tiny Chopper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chopper circles away.
Chopper thumps Churilov with a low kick.
Churilov dives in and grabs Chopper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chopper pushes down on Churilov's head and hops out.
Chopper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Churilov takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chopper. No joy for Churilov on that attempt.
Chopper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chopper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chopper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Churilov's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chopper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chopper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chopper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chopper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chopper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chopper wants it to stay on the feet.
Churilov darts in looking for a takedown but Chopper gets double underhooks and turns Churilov into the cage.
Churilov is breathing heavily.
Churilov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chopper is defending well.
Chopper prevents the takedown attempt.
Churilov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chopper landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chopper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Churilov.
Churilov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chopper misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chopper tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Chopper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiny Chopper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chopper throws a head kick that half lands.
Tiny Chopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chopper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chopper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Churilov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Churilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chopper defends it nicely.
Chopper misses with a head kick.
Churilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Churilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chopper defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Churilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopper cracks the inside of Churilov's front leg.
Churilov blocks a head kick by Chopper.
Churilov fails to land the takedown.
Churilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chopper as he jumps to the side.
Chopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chopper wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chopper misses with a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Churilov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chopper throws a head kick but Churilov moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chopper.
Churilov blocks a head kick by Chopper.
Chopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chopper.
A head kick misses from Chopper.
Churilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churilov blocks a head kick by Chopper.
Churilov misses with a takedown attempt - Chopper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Churilov tries for a takedown but Chopper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chopper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Churilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Chopper counters with a head kick.
Chopper misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Churilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chopper - the referee stops the clock and Churilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chopper. Churilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churilov moves out of range as Chopper throws a body kick.
Tiny Chopper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chopper throws a push kick but Churilov slaps the foot to one side.
Churilov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chopper tries a head kick but it misses.
Chopper throws a head kick that Churilov semi-blocks.
Chopper takes a swing at Churilov's ribcage but misses.
Chopper lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chopper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chopper is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiny Chopper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chopper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chopper wants it to stay on the feet.
Churilov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chopper tries to avoid it but Churilov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chopper to the ground. Chopper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Churilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chopper can pounce on him.
Chopper lands a high kick!
Chopper throws a head kick that misses.
Chopper tries a head kick but it misses.
Chopper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Churilov takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chopper scores with a head kick.
Chopper throws a sloppy head kick and Churilov moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Churilov is defended easily by Chopper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Churilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chopper as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chopper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Churilov.
Chopper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Chopper tries to sprawl out of it but Churilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chopper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chopper takes a swing at Churilov's ribcage but misses.
Churilov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Churilov avoids a kick to the body.
Chopper throws a head kick but Churilov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churilov avoids the head kick by Chopper.
Chopper throws a head kick but Churilov moves out of range.
Chopper throws a sloppy head kick
and Churilov counters with a nice leg kick.
Chopper throws a hook to the side of Churilov's head but Churilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Churilov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chopper counters with a body kick that stops Churilov in his tracks momentarily.
Chopper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Churilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chopper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Churilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Churilov takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chopper cracks the inside of Churilov's front leg.
Chopper throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Churilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chopper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Churilov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chopper!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chopper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denis Churilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chopper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiny Chopper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chopper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Tiny Chopper!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Tiny Chopper!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Tiny Chopper!

Tiny Chopper wins by unanimous decision!