Post by The Sandmen on Jul 6, 2018 12:22:16 GMT -5
Mackenzie Dern is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Maryna Moroz looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Moroz grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maryna Moroz
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Maryna Moroz tries to pass to half guard...
Mackenzie Dern's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Dern switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Moroz struggles to free herself
Moroz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Moroz tries to move to full mount
Moroz succeeds
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Mackenzie Dern's arm and tries an armbar!
Dern holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Dern's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Maryna Moroz.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Dern tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to half guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over Moroz
Mackenzie Dern isolates Maryna Moroz's right arm looking for an armbar...
Maryna Moroz manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Mackenzie Dern lost her dominant position.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Dern moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Maryna Moroz breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dern jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Moroz sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Moroz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Dern misses a step and Maryna Moroz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maryna Moroz fakes a punch and launches herself over Dern!
Nice move by Moroz who clinches and pushes Dern against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dern doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Maryna Moroz embrace and tries to move away...
Maryna Moroz pushes Dern forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Moroz doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Mackenzie Dern embrace and tries to move away...
Mackenzie Dern pushes Moroz forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mackenzie Dern shoots and grab both of Maryna Moroz's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Dern lifted Moroz's off her feet and throws her on the mat
Moroz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dern struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Mackenzie Dern pushes Maryna Moroz against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Maryna Moroz struggles not allowing Mackenzie Dern improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz tries to close her guard around Dern
She succeeds!
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Dern struggles on the ground and tries to break Maryna Moroz's guard...
Moroz doesn't want to free her opponent and Dern continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Dern is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mackenzie Dern!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Dern is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Maryna Moroz pushes Mackenzie Dern down and prevents her attempts to escape
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Maryna Moroz takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Mackenzie Dern shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Mackenzie Dern breaks that americana attempt!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Moroz wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Moroz moves forward and holds Dern
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Moroz grapple with Mackenzie Dern and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Mackenzie Dern falls hard on the mat with Maryna Moroz on top of her
Maryna Moroz is in closed guard over Dern
Moroz is in closed guard... Dern tries to roll on the ground!
Maryna Moroz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Moroz struggles on the ground and tries to break Mackenzie Dern's guard...
Dern doesn't want to free her opponent and Moroz continues in closed guard
Maryna Moroz is in closed guard over Dern
Maryna Moroz tries to better her position on the ground...
Moroz breaks the closed guard of Mackenzie Dern and moves to half guard
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Dern tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Maryna Moroz isolates Mackenzie Dern's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mackenzie Dern manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Maryna Moroz lost her dominant position.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Dern moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Moroz tries to close her guard around Dern
She succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Mackenzie Dern tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Mackenzie Dern who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Moroz doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Mackenzie Dern embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Moroz who put distance between them
Moroz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mackenzie Dern didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Dern's body! She's holding her side
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Moroz grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Moroz tries to jump to side mount.
Mackenzie Dern closed her guard around Maryna Moroz.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Maryna Moroz looks to mount Mackenzie Dern...
Maryna Moroz slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz suddenly holds Mackenzie Dern's arm and tries an armbar!
Dern struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Dern can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Maryna Moroz!
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Moroz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dern blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Maryna Moroz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dern jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Mackenzie Dern pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mackenzie Dern slightly pushes Moroz into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Dern grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
1:47 Round 2 and Moroz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maryna Moroz throws up a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dern blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Mackenzie Dern tries to take advantage...
Dern tries to improve position.
Moroz adjusts and closes her guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Dern use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Maryna Moroz holds Mackenzie Dern and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Dern clumsily fails here and it's time for Maryna Moroz to fight back!
Maryna Moroz slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Mackenzie Dern cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dern's ribs.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Dern is in open guard over Moroz... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Moroz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Dern decides to launch some tentative punches
Maryna Moroz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mackenzie Dern fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dern moves forward looking for some action
Maryna Moroz struggles a bit before breaking Dern's attemp of grappling
Moroz moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Dern with a double overhooks!
Dern is holding Maryna Moroz's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz shows great balance while pushing away Mackenzie Dern
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Maryna Moroz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dern
Moroz shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Moroz doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Mackenzie Dern embrace and tries to move away...
Mackenzie Dern pushes Moroz forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dern doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Maryna Moroz embrace and tries to move away...
Maryna Moroz pushes Dern forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Maryna Moroz pushes away Dern trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dern stumbles backwards and Maryna Moroz circles to get the center of the cage
Moroz steps backwards away from Mackenzie Dern. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Maryna Moroz
that forces Dern to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mackenzie Dern!
Moroz ducks under...
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Moroz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Dern misses a step and Maryna Moroz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Moroz jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maryna Moroz pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Maryna Moroz pushes away Dern trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dern doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Maryna Moroz
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maryna Moroz tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Moroz circles out and slips free of Mackenzie Dern's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Mackenzie Dern is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Mackenzie Dern
Moroz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Maryna Moroz and Dern engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Moroz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mackenzie Dern didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Dern's body! She's holding her side
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Moroz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern throws up a triangle attempt!
Maryna Moroz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Moroz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mackenzie Dern is not able to stop Dern ground skills and Maryna Moroz moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
As the fight continues it seems that Maryna Moroz is taking the best of the fight.
Maryna Moroz isolates Mackenzie Dern's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dern struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Dern's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Mackenzie Dern is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz suddenly holds Mackenzie Dern's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Maryna Moroz appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Dern's eyes...
Dern can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Maryna Moroz!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Stand up! This is what Moroz's cornermen are shouting. Mackenzie Dern is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Dern tries to stand up!
Moroz doesn't allow her!
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Dern is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mackenzie Dern!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Moroz's moves.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Mackenzie Dern's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Dern's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Moroz launches a couple of strikes with her hooks over Mackenzie Dern's face and then launches herself backwards with all her might! Dern taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Maryna Moroz by Submission (Armbar) at 2:16 Round 3
Statistics: Mackenzie Dern
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Statistics: Maryna Moroz
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Dern was going to fight Bob Sapp, but no one thought she cut enough weight.
Maryna Moroz looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Moroz grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maryna Moroz
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Maryna Moroz tries to pass to half guard...
Mackenzie Dern's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Dern switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Moroz struggles to free herself
Moroz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Moroz tries to move to full mount
Moroz succeeds
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Mackenzie Dern's arm and tries an armbar!
Dern holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Dern's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Maryna Moroz.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Dern tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to half guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over Moroz
Mackenzie Dern isolates Maryna Moroz's right arm looking for an armbar...
Maryna Moroz manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Mackenzie Dern lost her dominant position.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Dern moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Maryna Moroz breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dern jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Moroz sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Moroz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Dern misses a step and Maryna Moroz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maryna Moroz fakes a punch and launches herself over Dern!
Nice move by Moroz who clinches and pushes Dern against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dern doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Maryna Moroz embrace and tries to move away...
Maryna Moroz pushes Dern forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Moroz doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Mackenzie Dern embrace and tries to move away...
Mackenzie Dern pushes Moroz forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mackenzie Dern shoots and grab both of Maryna Moroz's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Dern lifted Moroz's off her feet and throws her on the mat
Moroz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dern struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Mackenzie Dern pushes Maryna Moroz against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Maryna Moroz struggles not allowing Mackenzie Dern improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz tries to close her guard around Dern
She succeeds!
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Dern struggles on the ground and tries to break Maryna Moroz's guard...
Moroz doesn't want to free her opponent and Dern continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Dern is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mackenzie Dern!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Dern is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Maryna Moroz pushes Mackenzie Dern down and prevents her attempts to escape
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Maryna Moroz takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Mackenzie Dern shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Mackenzie Dern breaks that americana attempt!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Moroz wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Moroz moves forward and holds Dern
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Moroz grapple with Mackenzie Dern and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Mackenzie Dern falls hard on the mat with Maryna Moroz on top of her
Maryna Moroz is in closed guard over Dern
Moroz is in closed guard... Dern tries to roll on the ground!
Maryna Moroz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Moroz struggles on the ground and tries to break Mackenzie Dern's guard...
Dern doesn't want to free her opponent and Moroz continues in closed guard
Maryna Moroz is in closed guard over Dern
Maryna Moroz tries to better her position on the ground...
Moroz breaks the closed guard of Mackenzie Dern and moves to half guard
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Dern tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Maryna Moroz isolates Mackenzie Dern's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mackenzie Dern manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Maryna Moroz lost her dominant position.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Dern moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Moroz tries to close her guard around Dern
She succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Mackenzie Dern tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Mackenzie Dern who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Moroz doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Mackenzie Dern embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Moroz who put distance between them
Moroz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mackenzie Dern didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Dern's body! She's holding her side
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Moroz grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Moroz tries to jump to side mount.
Mackenzie Dern closed her guard around Maryna Moroz.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Maryna Moroz looks to mount Mackenzie Dern...
Maryna Moroz slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz suddenly holds Mackenzie Dern's arm and tries an armbar!
Dern struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Dern can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Maryna Moroz!
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Moroz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dern blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Maryna Moroz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dern jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Mackenzie Dern pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mackenzie Dern slightly pushes Moroz into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Dern grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
1:47 Round 2 and Moroz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maryna Moroz throws up a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dern blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Mackenzie Dern tries to take advantage...
Dern tries to improve position.
Moroz adjusts and closes her guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Dern use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Maryna Moroz holds Mackenzie Dern and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Dern clumsily fails here and it's time for Maryna Moroz to fight back!
Maryna Moroz slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Mackenzie Dern cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dern's ribs.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Moroz
Dern is in open guard over Moroz... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Moroz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Dern decides to launch some tentative punches
Maryna Moroz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mackenzie Dern fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dern moves forward looking for some action
Maryna Moroz struggles a bit before breaking Dern's attemp of grappling
Moroz moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Dern with a double overhooks!
Dern is holding Maryna Moroz's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz shows great balance while pushing away Mackenzie Dern
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Maryna Moroz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dern
Moroz shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Moroz doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Mackenzie Dern embrace and tries to move away...
Mackenzie Dern pushes Moroz forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dern doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Maryna Moroz embrace and tries to move away...
Maryna Moroz pushes Dern forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Maryna Moroz pushes away Dern trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dern stumbles backwards and Maryna Moroz circles to get the center of the cage
Moroz steps backwards away from Mackenzie Dern. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Maryna Moroz
that forces Dern to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mackenzie Dern!
Moroz ducks under...
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Moroz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Dern misses a step and Maryna Moroz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Moroz jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maryna Moroz pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Maryna Moroz pushes away Dern trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dern doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Maryna Moroz
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maryna Moroz tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Moroz circles out and slips free of Mackenzie Dern's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Mackenzie Dern is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Mackenzie Dern
Moroz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Maryna Moroz and Dern engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Moroz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mackenzie Dern didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Dern's body! She's holding her side
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Dern
Moroz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern throws up a triangle attempt!
Maryna Moroz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Moroz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mackenzie Dern is not able to stop Dern ground skills and Maryna Moroz moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
As the fight continues it seems that Maryna Moroz is taking the best of the fight.
Maryna Moroz isolates Mackenzie Dern's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dern struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Dern's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Mackenzie Dern is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz suddenly holds Mackenzie Dern's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Maryna Moroz appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Dern's eyes...
Dern can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Maryna Moroz!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Stand up! This is what Moroz's cornermen are shouting. Mackenzie Dern is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Dern tries to stand up!
Moroz doesn't allow her!
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Moroz
Dern is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mackenzie Dern!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Moroz's moves.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Moroz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Mackenzie Dern's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Dern's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Moroz launches a couple of strikes with her hooks over Mackenzie Dern's face and then launches herself backwards with all her might! Dern taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Maryna Moroz by Submission (Armbar) at 2:16 Round 3
Statistics: Mackenzie Dern
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Statistics: Maryna Moroz
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Dern was going to fight Bob Sapp, but no one thought she cut enough weight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!