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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Moriarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lincoln is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hail To The Chief. Abraham Lincoln is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Moriarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moriarty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moriarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lincoln darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lincoln sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moriarty defending well though.
Well, if Lincoln is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moriarty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lincoln throwing shots but Moriarty is blocking nicely.
Lincoln controlling the action here.
Moriarty is looking to escape.
Moriarty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lincoln.
Lincoln prevents Moriarty from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moriarty defends it nicely.
Moriarty throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Michael Moriarty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moriarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Michael Moriarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moriarty throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moriarty's guard.
Lincoln is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I looks like Lincoln might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Moriarty manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln taking shots to the head.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Moriarty pushes him away.
Lincoln is working to get back to half guard.
Moriarty throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lincoln because Moriarty loaded up on that one.
Moriarty sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Moriarty looking to finish with strikes here!
Moriarty thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moriarty sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lincoln holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moriarty tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Moriarty.
Lincoln is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moriarty thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Moriarty throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Moriarty throwing strikes here but Lincoln is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Moriarty thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Moriarty misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lincoln can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moriarty throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Moriarty misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Moriarty there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Moriarty throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Moriarty misses with a head shot.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Moriarty pushes him away.
Moriarty looking to finish with strikes here!
Lincoln tries to hold on but Moriarty pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moriarty looking to finish with strikes here!
Moriarty thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Lincoln will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moriarty misses with a head kick.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Moriarty.
Lincoln ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moriarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moriarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moriarty lands with a slapping head kick.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moriarty as he jumps to the side.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Moriarty.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but Moriarty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln scores with a one two! Moriarty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moriarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moriarty misses with a head kick.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Moriarty moves out of range.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Moriarty.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Abraham Lincoln is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincoln fails to land with a series of punches.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln avoids the head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Lincoln.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Moriarty misses with a head kick.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln looks to land a combination. Moriarty sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moriarty.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty misses with a head kick.
Lincoln connects with a body shot.
Lincoln throws a right and a left that Moriarty avoids nicely.
Moriarty throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Moriarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moriarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moriarty tries a head kick but it misses.
Moriarty throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily.
Lincoln takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Moriarty avoids them all with ease.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty slips a jab and a cross from Lincoln.
Lincoln fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the body.
Moriarty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincoln.
Lincoln is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moriarty rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Lincoln is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lincoln fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moriarty manages to avoid it.
Moriarty misses with a head kick.
Moriarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lincoln ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Lincoln.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a nice head kick!
Lincoln avoids the head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln works over Moriarty's head and body with a nice combination.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but Moriarty shows good takedown defense.
Lincoln fails to land the takedown.
Moriarty throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lincoln.
Moriarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
Moriarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lincoln lands a jab to the nose.
Moriarty misses with a head kick.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abraham Lincoln will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Lincoln or perhaps it was just good defense by Moriarty which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Lincoln misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincoln avoids the head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincoln.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moriarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln.
Moriarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moriarty tries a head kick but it misses.
Moriarty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Lincoln dives in and grabs Moriarty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moriarty pushes down on Lincoln's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriarty throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moriarty but Moriarty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Lincoln.
Moriarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Moriarty.
Lincoln avoids the head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty tries a head kick but it misses.
Lincoln takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moriarty lands a head kick. Lincoln smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln avoids the head kick by Moriarty.
Lincoln looks to land a combination but Moriarty avoids it well.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A cross from Lincoln lands.
Moriarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moriarty tries a head kick but it misses.
Moriarty throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily.
Moriarty misses with a head kick.
Moriarty throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln avoids the head kick by Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a head kick that misses.
Moriarty connects with a high kick.
Moriarty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lincoln is standing up over Moriarty. Moriarty looks to escape but Lincoln dives into side control.
Moriarty trying to remain calm as Lincoln controls from the top position.
Moriarty is looking to regain half guard here but Lincoln keeps moving and retains side control.
Lincoln just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriarty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lincoln wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lincoln staying calm.
Lincoln advances to mount.
Moriarty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lincoln thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moriarty tries to reverse the position but Lincoln maintains control.
Lincoln controlling his opponent.
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.
Lincoln can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moriarty is looking to escape.
Lincoln controlling the pace for now.
Lincoln prevents Moriarty from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Lincoln.
Moriarty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lincoln takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moriarty is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincoln controlling from mount.
Moriarty tries to hold on but Lincoln pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lincoln winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Lincoln!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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