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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahriyar Chai (ranked 581 p4p, 536 weight class) and HayZeus Hiddens (ranked 89 p4p, 78 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HayZeus Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hiddens throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Hiddens moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai with a nice cross.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai shoots in and bounces Hiddens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai postures up.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Hiddens.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiddens has wrist control.
Hiddens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiddens wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hiddens is on top in guard.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hiddens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai has control of Hiddens's left arm, preventing Hiddens from doing any damage.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hiddens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hiddens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hiddens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai tests Hiddens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiddens under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiddens.
A countering left hand to the body from Hiddens misses.
Chai swings for the body but Hiddens moves out of range.
Chai slips a jab from Hiddens.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiddens.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai checks a low kick from Hiddens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
HayZeus Hiddens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Hiddens scores with a nice right hand.
Hiddens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiddens's hands.
Hiddens throws a big shot that misses.
Chai avoids the body shot from Hiddens.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hiddens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chai somewhat.
Hiddens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiddens scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai throws a jab when Hiddens was well out of range.
Hiddens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Chai misses with a hook. Hiddens ducked under it nicely.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Hiddens jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
A jab from Chai misses.
Hiddens missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
It seemed like Hiddens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai throws a body punch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Hiddens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Hiddens saw that one coming.
Hiddens throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hiddens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hiddens is avoiding damage well.
Chai connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hiddens some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Hiddens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai is working Hiddens over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hiddens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai postures up in Hiddens's guard and throws a big left but Hiddens blocks it.
Chai with a nice head shot there.
Shahriyar Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hiddens is on top in guard.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiddens is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four 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.
Chai keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that second round.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiddens.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiddens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiddens throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiddens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiddens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hiddens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiddens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Hiddens has passed into half guard.
Hiddens lands strikes from half guard.
Hiddens is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chai has hold of Hiddens's hands but Hiddens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hiddens is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Still in half guard, Hiddens seems content to control.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiddens thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hiddens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
HayZeus Hiddens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiddens.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Hiddens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiddens.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiddens's head.
Hiddens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hiddens scrambles back to his feet.
Hiddens looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiddens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shahriyar Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiddens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiddens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Hiddens takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Shahriyar Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai scores with a takedown into Hiddens's guard.
Hiddens wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Hiddens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hiddens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
HayZeus Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahriyar Chai!
Our winner, Shahriyar Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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