Post by The Sandmen on Mar 27, 2017 12:05:04 GMT -5
Michael Chiesa raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Ryan Hall looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Michael Chiesa is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hall pulls her arm out of danger.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Chiesa tries to close her guard around Hall
She is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Hall moves on the ground
Ryan Hall moves to side mount
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Hall shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Chiesa pushes Ryan Hall forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa aggressively and repeatedly punches Hall.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chiesa a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hall's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall sits up and gets an arm around Chiesa's neck!
Chiesa pushes Ryan Hall back to the ground.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Chiesa tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall throws up a triangle attempt!
Michael Chiesa postures up and breaks the triangle.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa goes for an americana!
Hall breaks free.
Hall tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hall tries an armbar from the bottom!
Michael Chiesa breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chiesa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Chiesa and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Michael Chiesa tries a hook to the body
and hits Hall ribs hard
Brilliant combination from Michael Chiesa
that forces Hall to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Mouth
Tremendous strikes from Hall!
Some big punches are landing!
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Hall tries to move to full mount
Hall succeeds
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Ryan Hall isolates Michael Chiesa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chiesa is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to her side and trap Ryan Hall in her guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover her face,
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Michael Chiesa's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Ryan Hall in her guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Chiesa measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Hall ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Michael Chiesa.
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Round 2
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Chiesa shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Chiesa dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hall from the ground!
Hall's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Hall has a small cut in her Right eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Michael Chiesa
Good shot! Hall has reasons to be worried.
Hall's Chin is beginning to swell
Hall has a small cut in her Chin
Hall and Chiesa circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Chiesa and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chiesa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Michael Chiesa turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Ryan Hall's left leg...
That Rolling Kneebar looks tight...
Ryan Hall avoids her leg being taken and steps out of danger while Chiesa remains on the ground.
Hall is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on her back
Michael Chiesa kicks her legs trying to keep Ryan Hall away.
Ryan Hall takes a kick to the body.
Hall is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on her back
Chiesa tries to hit Ryan Hall with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Hall steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Hall is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on her back
Michael Chiesa launches an up-kick intended for Ryan Hall's head...
Hall leans out of the way.
Hall is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on her back
Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
Ryan Hall creates space and allows Michael Chiesa to stand up.
Chiesa climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chiesa seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Chiesa feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Hall moves aside and dodges.
Hall grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close her guard around Hall
She succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hall blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Hall tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! She is reversed and nor Michael Chiesa is on half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Stand up! This is what Hall's cornermen are shouting. Michael Chiesa is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Chiesa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Hall from the side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Michael Chiesa storms over Hall with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chiesa doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hall's face with her elbows!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in her guard.
Michael Chiesa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Michael Chiesa storms over Hall with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chiesa doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hall's face with her elbows!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall doesn't stop bleeding.
Ryan Hall tries to turn away and scramble out. Michael Chiesa takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Ryan Hall spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Chiesa steps backwards away from Ryan Hall. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ryan Hall's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Hall is swinging for the fences!
Chiesa backpedals and creates space. Ryan Hall is asking her if she is going to fight!
Hall pushes Michael Chiesa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hall stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Michael Chiesa is coming in again!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Superb haymaker by Chiesa
that lands on Hall's face like a cannon ball!
Michael Chiesa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Michael Chiesa has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brilliant combination from Michael Chiesa
that forces Hall to try and defend better.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chiesa tries a middle kick
Hall blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hall doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa chases Hall and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hall steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Hall doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Hall jumps back and jabs
Chiesa only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Michael Chiesa was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Michael Chiesa attempts to cut off Hall with punches
Hall reels from the strikes.
Pulverizing punch to Hall's head!
Hall slips the punch.
Michael Chiesa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ryan Hall is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Chiesa into her guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa is looking to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Michael Chiesa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Chiesa positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa pushes Hall's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Chiesa who is in full mount! Hall is in trouble now!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa leans back...
She clobbers Ryan Hall's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Ryan Hall's arm and tries an armbar!
Hall holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Hall's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Michael Chiesa.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Hall tries to stand up!
Chiesa doesn't allow her!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Ryan Hall hooks Chiesa's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chiesa manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Hall
Chiesa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Michael Chiesa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
Hall has a small cut in her Left eye
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Chiesa uses her strength to keep Chiesa at a disadvantage
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Ryan Hall! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Ryan Hall doesn't defend herself!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Nose
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hall pushes Michael Chiesa forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Michael Chiesa overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Hall pulls her arm out of danger.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Chiesa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hall struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chiesa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Chiesa misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ryan Hall tries to better her position on the ground...
Chiesa holds Ryan Hall's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover her face,
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
Ryan Hall 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 Chiesa's moves.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! She is reversed and nor Michael Chiesa is on half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa tries to free her leg...
Michael Chiesa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Hall's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall launches a few weak punches
Chiesa blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chiesa looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Michael Chiesa on the ground
They could take their toll on Hall.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Hall tries to stand up!
Chiesa doesn't allow her!
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Hall looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Hall is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chiesa.
Terrible one sided match... Hall was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Chiesa caliber.
Ryan Hall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Michael Chiesa charges at Hall throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hall is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Chin
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Michael Chiesa.
The cutman is working on Hall's face.
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Round 4
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Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
Pulverizing punch to Hall's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
That punishment by Michael Chiesa has left Hall staggered! Michael Chiesa should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Chiesa was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Chiesa moves backwards and Ryan Hall is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Hall didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Chiesa is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Ryan Hall, who is barely covering up!
Michael Chiesa turns out the lights for Hall! What an astonishing KO by Chiesa!
Hall's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hall has a small cut in her Left eye
Winner is Michael Chiesa by KO (GnP) at 0:58 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 30/44 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/52 (81%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 557 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 516 s
Chiesa would not let Hall do her submission thing. In not letting her do that, Chiesa was able to do her own thing and take the win rather dominantly
(Also…yes, it was on purpose, and yes, I giggled throughout).
Ryan Hall looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Michael Chiesa is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hall pulls her arm out of danger.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Chiesa tries to close her guard around Hall
She is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Hall moves on the ground
Ryan Hall moves to side mount
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Hall shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Chiesa pushes Ryan Hall forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa aggressively and repeatedly punches Hall.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chiesa a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hall's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall sits up and gets an arm around Chiesa's neck!
Chiesa pushes Ryan Hall back to the ground.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Chiesa tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall throws up a triangle attempt!
Michael Chiesa postures up and breaks the triangle.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa goes for an americana!
Hall breaks free.
Hall tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hall tries an armbar from the bottom!
Michael Chiesa breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chiesa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Chiesa and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Michael Chiesa tries a hook to the body
and hits Hall ribs hard
Brilliant combination from Michael Chiesa
that forces Hall to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Mouth
Tremendous strikes from Hall!
Some big punches are landing!
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Hall tries to move to full mount
Hall succeeds
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Ryan Hall isolates Michael Chiesa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chiesa is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to her side and trap Ryan Hall in her guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover her face,
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Michael Chiesa's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Ryan Hall in her guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Chiesa measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Hall ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Michael Chiesa.
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Round 2
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Chiesa shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Chiesa dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hall from the ground!
Hall's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Hall has a small cut in her Right eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Michael Chiesa
Good shot! Hall has reasons to be worried.
Hall's Chin is beginning to swell
Hall has a small cut in her Chin
Hall and Chiesa circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Chiesa and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Chiesa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Michael Chiesa turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Ryan Hall's left leg...
That Rolling Kneebar looks tight...
Ryan Hall avoids her leg being taken and steps out of danger while Chiesa remains on the ground.
Hall is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on her back
Michael Chiesa kicks her legs trying to keep Ryan Hall away.
Ryan Hall takes a kick to the body.
Hall is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on her back
Chiesa tries to hit Ryan Hall with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Hall steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Hall is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on her back
Michael Chiesa launches an up-kick intended for Ryan Hall's head...
Hall leans out of the way.
Hall is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on her back
Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
Ryan Hall creates space and allows Michael Chiesa to stand up.
Chiesa climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chiesa seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Chiesa feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Hall moves aside and dodges.
Hall grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close her guard around Hall
She succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hall blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Hall tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! She is reversed and nor Michael Chiesa is on half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Stand up! This is what Hall's cornermen are shouting. Michael Chiesa is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Chiesa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Hall from the side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Michael Chiesa storms over Hall with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chiesa doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hall's face with her elbows!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in her guard.
Michael Chiesa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Michael Chiesa storms over Hall with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chiesa doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hall's face with her elbows!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall doesn't stop bleeding.
Ryan Hall tries to turn away and scramble out. Michael Chiesa takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Ryan Hall spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Chiesa steps backwards away from Ryan Hall. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ryan Hall's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Hall is swinging for the fences!
Chiesa backpedals and creates space. Ryan Hall is asking her if she is going to fight!
Hall pushes Michael Chiesa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hall stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Michael Chiesa is coming in again!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Superb haymaker by Chiesa
that lands on Hall's face like a cannon ball!
Michael Chiesa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Michael Chiesa has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brilliant combination from Michael Chiesa
that forces Hall to try and defend better.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chiesa tries a middle kick
Hall blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hall doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa chases Hall and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hall steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Hall doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Hall jumps back and jabs
Chiesa only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Michael Chiesa was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Michael Chiesa attempts to cut off Hall with punches
Hall reels from the strikes.
Pulverizing punch to Hall's head!
Hall slips the punch.
Michael Chiesa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ryan Hall is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Chiesa into her guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa is looking to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Michael Chiesa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Chiesa positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa pushes Hall's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Chiesa who is in full mount! Hall is in trouble now!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa leans back...
She clobbers Ryan Hall's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Ryan Hall's arm and tries an armbar!
Hall holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Hall's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Michael Chiesa.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Hall tries to stand up!
Chiesa doesn't allow her!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Ryan Hall hooks Chiesa's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chiesa manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Hall
Chiesa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Michael Chiesa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
Hall has a small cut in her Left eye
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Chiesa uses her strength to keep Chiesa at a disadvantage
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Ryan Hall! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Ryan Hall doesn't defend herself!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Nose
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hall pushes Michael Chiesa forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Michael Chiesa overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Hall pulls her arm out of danger.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Chiesa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hall struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chiesa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Chiesa misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ryan Hall tries to better her position on the ground...
Chiesa holds Ryan Hall's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover her face,
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
Ryan Hall 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 Chiesa's moves.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Chiesa
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! She is reversed and nor Michael Chiesa is on half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Hall
Michael Chiesa tries to free her leg...
Michael Chiesa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Hall's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Chiesa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall launches a few weak punches
Chiesa blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chiesa looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Michael Chiesa on the ground
They could take their toll on Hall.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Hall tries to stand up!
Chiesa doesn't allow her!
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Hall looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Hall is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chiesa.
Terrible one sided match... Hall was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Chiesa caliber.
Ryan Hall continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Michael Chiesa charges at Hall throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hall is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Chin
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Michael Chiesa.
The cutman is working on Hall's face.
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Round 4
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Ryan Hall is a bloody mess!
Pulverizing punch to Hall's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
That punishment by Michael Chiesa has left Hall staggered! Michael Chiesa should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Chiesa was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Hall's blood making stains in the mat.
Chiesa moves backwards and Ryan Hall is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Hall didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Chiesa is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Ryan Hall, who is barely covering up!
Michael Chiesa turns out the lights for Hall! What an astonishing KO by Chiesa!
Hall's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hall has a small cut in her Left eye
Winner is Michael Chiesa by KO (GnP) at 0:58 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 30/44 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/52 (81%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 557 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 516 s
Chiesa would not let Hall do her submission thing. In not letting her do that, Chiesa was able to do her own thing and take the win rather dominantly
(Also…yes, it was on purpose, and yes, I giggled throughout).
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!