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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Moon (ranked 3177 p4p, 4957 weight class) and Kain Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moon
vs
Smith

178 cm
25
145
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shadow Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kain Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon lands with a cross.
Moon with a nice cross.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a leg kick but Moon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Moon.
Moon cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Moon gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith passes into half guard.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Moon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Moon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moon tries to get out of the position.
Moon is trying to get back to full guard.

Smith stands up from half guard.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shadow Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.

Smith shoots in and bounces Moon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Moon pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.
Moon tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Moon can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moon keeps working.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Moon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Smith stands up and beckons Moon to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moon.
Moon connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Good exchange - Moon coming out on top.
Moon with a nice cross.
Moon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Moon is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moon's waist but Moon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Moon throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith slips under a jab from Moon.
Moon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Moon scores with a four punch combination!
Moon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moon scores with a three punch combo!
Moon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for Moon. That snapped Smith's head back.
Moon lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moon.
Jab from Moon.
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Moon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shadow Moon is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Moon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Moon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
A jab from Moon finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon misses with a wild combination.
Moon lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shadow Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kain Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moon.
Smith walks into a jab.
Moon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moon scores with a nice head shot.
Shadow Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Moon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two 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!
Moon jabs at Smith's body.
Moon with a hook.
Moon with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it.
Good exchange - Moon coming out on top.
Moon with a jab.
Moon lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Moon scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Moon. That snapped Smith's head back.
Moon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moon moves out of range of the body kick.
Moon throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Smith is rocked!
Kain Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Moon both land. Nice combination.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Moon finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Moon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moon is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moon.
Moon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moon.
Moon misses with the combination.
Smith throws out a counter right but Moon avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Moon - just one landing.
Moon lands a slapping body shot.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Moon checks it.
Nice shot by Moon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moon lands a slapping body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moon misses with a hook
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Moon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.

Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moon!

Smith tries for a kimura but Moon is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shadow Moon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Moon throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moon misses with a few strikes there.
Moon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Moon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moon works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Moon.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Moon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Moon misses the target.
Moon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moon cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Moon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon moves into range and connects with a jab.

Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up in Moon's guard and throws a big left but Moon blocks it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Moon throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Moon throws a good cross that connects.
Smith wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Shadow Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moon's corner calls for a 1-2. Moon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moon as he avoids it easily.
Shadow Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kain Smith.
Moon works the jab nicely.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moon pinned against the cage. Moon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moon connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Moon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moon digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Kain Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to move into range but Moon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moon with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shadow Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shadow Moon!
A very excited looking Shadow Moon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.