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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine. David Paterson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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275 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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213 cm
26
280 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Moonra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra scores with a nice body kick.
Paterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Moonra throws a low kick but Paterson moves out of range easily.
Moonra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moonra closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moonra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Paterson misses with a looping left.
Moonra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moonra but Moonra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moonra throws a leg kick but Paterson moved away.
Moonra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moonra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra landing some decent shots from guard.
Paterson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moonra stacks Paterson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moonra!
Paterson tries to buck Moonra off but Moonra is having none of it.
Moonra cracks Paterson with a big elbow.
Paterson manages to get back to half guard.
Paterson actively working from the bottom here.
Paterson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson is looking to improve his position.
Paterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson looking for subs off his back but Moonra has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paterson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Moonra has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Moonra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paterson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paterson wants to pass the guard but Moonra is keeping the position.
Paterson stopping the sweep attempt from Moonra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Moonra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moonra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paterson trying to control but Moonra is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Moonra 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.
Moonra connects with an inside leg kick.
Paterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moonra.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moonra defends it easily.
Paterson working for submissions but it's allowed Moonra to get to half guard.
Paterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson looking for a guillotine here but Moonra defends easily.
Paterson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moonra has picked Paterson up and slammed him! Paterson can't keep hold of the triangle and Moonra manages to pass to side control!
Paterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moonra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moonra stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paterson manages to avoid it.
Paterson moves out of range as Moonra throws a body kick.
Paterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Moonra. Moonra gets slowly back to his feet.
Moonra defending well as Paterson loads up on a big left hand.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moonra misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Moonra.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonra throws a leg kick which misses Paterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Paterson tries to avoid it.
Moonra just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paterson is able to avoid easily.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown but Paterson shows good takedown defense.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Paterson gets back to half guard.
Paterson is pressing down on Moonra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paterson working for a triangle but Moonra defends it easily.
Paterson wants to sweep here but Moonra controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson looking for a guillotine here but Moonra defends easily.
Paterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moonra escapes and throws Paterson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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!
Moonra decides to stand back up. Moonra steps back and let's Paterson get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moonra throws a wild body kick that Paterson sees coming a mile off.
Paterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moonra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Moonra will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Moonra lands with a cross.
Moonra tries to score with a low kick but Paterson moves his leg out of the way.
Moonra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moonra is looking to clinch but Paterson is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moonra.
Moonra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paterson manages to avoid it.
Moonra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paterson is looking to reverse the position.
Paterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moonra's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson looking for submissions off his back.
Paterson actively working from the bottom here.
Paterson wants to improve his position but Moonra is controlling well.
Moonra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonra stands up and beckons Paterson to join him on the feet.
Moonra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paterson throws a leg kick but Moonra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moonra misses with a body kick.
Moonra keeps Paterson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moonra feints and as Paterson raises his hands in defense, Moonra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paterson has momentary wrist control but Moonra slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacob Moonra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paterson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moonra is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paterson.
Paterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paterson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson sneaks back into half guard.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moonra escapes and gets back to his feet.
Moonra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paterson moves away.
Moonra is looking to wear down Paterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moonra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paterson tries to sprawl but Moonra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jacob Moonra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moonra perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moonra pulls his head out easily.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonra wants to free his trapped foot but Paterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paterson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson looking for submissions off his back.
Moonra trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paterson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Moonra passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Moonra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moonra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Moonra!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jacob Moonra thanked Modern Gladiators Clothes (only $10) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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