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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sehanine Moonbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sehanine Moonbow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sehanine Moonbow!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey throws a shot from downtown. Moonbow moves away and avoids it.
Moonbow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moonbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey.
Moonbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grey connects with the punch.
Moonbow lands a jab to Grey's midsection.
Moonbow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grey connects with a body shot.
Moonbow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moonbow walks into a stiff left hand from Grey.
Moonbow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Desmond Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sehanine Moonbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey lands with a cross.
Moonbow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grey just misses with a punch to the body.
Moonbow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grey's waist but Grey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moonbow off to one side.
Moonbow looks gassed!
Nice cross by Grey.
Moonbow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grey counters with a series of strikes. Moonbow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moonbow did well to prevent Grey getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Grey 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey is trying to control the action in half guard but Moonbow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grey is really struggling to control Moonbow but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grey controlling the pace.
Moonbow is trying to maintain the position but Grey is very close to passing his half guard.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Moonbow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Moonbow defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moonbow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grey.
Moonbow is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moonbow.
Moonbow is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Grey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moonbow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moonbow some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here as Grey stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey working the ground and pound.
Moonbow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moonbow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moonbow is not content to let Grey control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moonbow takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grey working the head with strikes.
Moonbow is trying to control Grey's posture but Grey avoids it.
Moonbow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Moonbow wants to control but Grey postures up.
Grey wants to control but Moonbow is keeping him busy.
Grey slows the pace down.
Grey trying to control the position but Moonbow is working away.
Grey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moonbow down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey is chipping away with strikes.
Grey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Moonbow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grey controlling the position.
Grey cracks Moonbow with a big right hand but Moonbow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Moonbow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moonbow rushes Grey and presses him up against the cage.
Moonbow struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
Grey looking to stall.
Grey is trying to break the clinch but Moonbow has him pressed against the cage.
Moonbow works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Moonbow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grey has had enough of the clinch but Moonbow keeps him there for the moment.
Moonbow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grey pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey walks into a stiff left hand from Moonbow.
Moonbow is breathing heavily.
Grey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grey wants to control from the top but Moonbow keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey advances position into side control!
Grey trying to control the action but Moonbow is working from the bottom.
Moonbow is trying to control Grey's posture but Grey avoids it.
Grey controls the position from side control.
The ground and pound from Grey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Moonbow tries to improve position but can't.
Moonbow is not content to let Grey control the position.
Grey cracks Moonbow with a big right hand but Moonbow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moonbow is looking for a sweep.
Moonbow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Grey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moonbow down.
A lull in the action here.
Grey trying to control the position but Moonbow is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands some shots froms side control.
Moonbow is looking to reverse the position.
Moonbow being controlled for a moment.
Moonbow can't do much from the bottom here.
Grey wants to control but Moonbow is keeping him busy.
Grey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moonbow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moonbow slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Grey.
Moonbow shoots and misses
and Grey counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Grey - just one landing.
Grey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moonbow can do to turn this around?
Well, if Grey 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.
Ground and pound from Grey.
Desmond Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grey moves nicely into side control.
Grey working away.
Grey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moonbow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sehanine Moonbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grey.
Moonbow misses with a combination
and Grey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grey.
Moonbow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey throws out a powerful jab.
Grey misses with a series of wild punches.
Grey scores with a one two! Moonbow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grey tries to bum rush Moonbow with a series of wild strikes but Moonbow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moonbow is rocked!
Moonbow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moonbow is still in real trouble! Can Grey finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grey preventing the sweep.
Moonbow seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey is pushing down on Moonbow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moonbow is fighting to maintain full guard but Grey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grey content to control rather than advance.
Moonbow wants to control but Grey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grey lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grey connects with a nice short shot to Moonbow's temple.
Grey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moonbow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grey not doing much here.
Moonbow is looking for a sweep. Grey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moonbow wants to control but Grey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grey lands a nice short elbow.
Grey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow is looking for a sweep. Grey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grey wants to pass to mount but Moonbow is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Grey seems content to control.
Grey is looking to advance position but Moonbow won't allow it.
Moonbow is looking to improve his position.
Grey is pressing down on Moonbow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moonbow is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grey catches Moonbow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grey controlling his opponent.
Moonbow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grey controlling the pace for now.
Sehanine Moonbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moonbow tries to reverse the position but Grey maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Grey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grey, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Grey!
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energy
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hype
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