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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Moreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dent comes to the cage accompanied by tim finnegans. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harvey Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Moreland!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreland feints and then cracks Dent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dent down.
Moreland throws a sloppy head kick and Dent moves out of range easily.
Moreland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moreland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moreland throws a combination that misses
and Dent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Moreland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dent takes one on the button.
Moreland throws a looping overhand right but Dent ducks down to avoid it.
Dent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moreland.
Dent throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreland tries to bum rush Dent with a series of wild strikes but Dent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dent scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like William Moreland has been cut.
Moreland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moreland misses with a jab to the body
and Dent counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Moreland.
Moreland is looking to land body kicks.
Dent on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moreland moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreland lands a knee to the body.
Dent takes a shot to the head.
Moreland misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dent tries to break the clinch but Moreland is controlling the position.
Moreland lands a nice elbow.
Dent takes a shot to the head.
Moreland trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moreland as Dent tries to tie him up.
Dent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreland has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moreland fails to land.
A short right from Moreland on the inside.
Dent takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moreland.
Moreland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dent in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moreland lands an elbow inside that Dent shrugs off.
Moreland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Moreland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent takes a shot to the head.
Moreland tries to land knees in the clinch but Dent avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moreland.
Dent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreland has him pressed against the cage.
Moreland lands a hook that snaps the head of Dent backwards.
Moreland tries to land knees in the clinch but Dent avoids the damage to the body.
Moreland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dent's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moreland.
Dent takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moreland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moreland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dent tries to circle away but Moreland has him pinned against the cage.
Moreland scores with a shoulder strike.
Moreland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dent's elbow.
Moreland misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreland throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moreland gets through Dent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moreland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dent's brow.
Dent wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moreland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moreland has a couple of punches blocked by Dent.
Moreland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dent's defenses.
It looks like Harvey Dent has been cut.
Moreland throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Moreland.
Moreland scores a nice knee to the body.
Dent tries to break free but Moreland pushes him back against the cage.
Moreland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreland throws an elbow but it misses.
Dent breaks from the clinch.
Dent avoids the body shot from Moreland.
Dent takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Moreland dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Moreland raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moreland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Dent was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moreland lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dent takes a step back to recover.
Dent avoids the head kick by Moreland.
Dent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moreland.
Moreland throws a wild body kick that Dent sees coming a mile off.
Moreland tried to score with a low kick but Dent checks it.
Moreland lands a big head kick that sends Dent tumbling to the mat! Moreland takes a step backwards and waves Dent back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dent is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreland misses with an uppercut. Dent saw that one coming.
Oh Dent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dent throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moreland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moreland.
Dent seems to have got his legs back now.
Moreland lands a nice uppercut.
Moreland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dents head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreland working Dent over with knees to the body.
Dent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
William Moreland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moreland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dent blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreland.
Dent blocks an elbow strike from Moreland.
Moreland throws an elbow that misses.
Moreland throws an elbow that misses.
Dent is trying to force a seperation but Moreland has the dominant position.
Dent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
William Moreland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreland drops Dent with a beautiful combination! Dent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moreland is looking for the KO!
That's two 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!
Moreland throws an off balance right hand
and Moreland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moreland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dent throws a big counter combination but Moreland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moreland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moreland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moreland lunges at Dent with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dent's hand.
Moreland takes the fight into the clinch.
Moreland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Moreland.
Moreland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dent breaks from the clinch.
Moreland throws out a loose jab but Dent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreland tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreland throws a body punch but Dent moves out of range.
Dent appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dent looks to land a combination but Moreland avoids it well.
Moreland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dent.
Moreland pushes Dent up against the cage in a clinch.
Moreland takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreland.
Dent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Moreland. Those never looked like landing.
William Moreland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moreland misses with a head kick.
Moreland throws a jab when Dent was well out of range.
Moreland motions for Dent to come forward. Moreland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreland misses with a wild body shot.
Dent tries to counter by clinching up but Moreland breaks away and moves out of range.
Moreland has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Moreland misses.
Dent throws a combination. Moreland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dent throws a nice looking combination but Moreland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moreland lands a high kick!
A head kick by Moreland misses
and Dent counters with a series of strikes. Moreland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreland works Dent's body with a nice hook.
Dent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moreland defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Moreland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moreland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moreland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harvey Dent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dent. That did some damage!
Moreland tries to land a body kick
and Dent counters with a left and a right that stings Moreland.
Dent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moreland misses with a body shot.
Moreland swings for the body but Dent moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreland misses with a body punch
and Dent counters with a series of strikes. Moreland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreland throws a hook but Dent blocks it.
Moreland wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moreland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dent counters with a one-two to the body.
Moreland misses with a head kick.
Dent misses with a wild body shot.
Dent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moreland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moreland throws a head kick but Dent moves out of range.
Dent tries to counter by clinching up but Moreland breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent slips under a jab from Moreland.
Moreland tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreland throws a push kick but Dent slaps the foot to one side.
Moreland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreland throws a sloppy head kick and Dent moves out of range easily.
Moreland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dent throws a series of punches but Moreland avoids them all with ease.
Moreland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent throws a right hand that Moreland ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreland also avoids with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moreland in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dent throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moreland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreland rushes Dent and presses him up against the cage.
Dent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Moreland on the inside.
Moreland misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Moreland.
Moreland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moreland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreland misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dent backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Dent fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dent.
Moreland misses with a punch to the body.
Moreland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreland throws an elbow but misses.
Dent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moreland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dent tries to stall but Moreland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moreland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moreland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harvey Dent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
William Moreland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Moreland.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Moreland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moreland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Moreland!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Moreland thanked Top Dogs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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