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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Obi Canuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obi Canuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosby thuds a left hand into Canuel's body.
Mosby lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Canuel tenderised Mosby's leg. Mosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Canuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canuel misses with a leg kick
and Mosby counters with a takedown into side control.
My spies in Victory Gym and Spa inform me that Mosby has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mosby creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canuel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mosby swings around for an armbar but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mosby's guard.
Canuel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mosby has his foot on Canuel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canuel works his way back into a safe position though.
Canuel trying to control but Mosby is working from the bottom.
Canuel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canuel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby pulls Canuel in close to prevent any damage.
Mosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mosby has his foot on Canuel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canuel works his way back into a safe position though.
Canuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canuel throws a big right hand that misses.
Mosby looking to control.
Mosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canuel wants to control from the top but Mosby keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Canuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mosby.
Canuel is looking to counter punch.
Mosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Canuel misses with the body kick
and Mosby counters with a takedown into side control.
Mosby misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Canuel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mosby off and has taken his back!
Canuel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mosby turns into Canuel and is now in his guard.
Mosby won't allow Canuel to sweep him here.
Mosby wants to control from the top but Canuel keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby tries to free his leg and advance position but Canuel is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mosby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canuel - that will leave a mark!
Canuel thumps Mosby with a low kick.
Canuel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canuel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mosby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Canuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mosby punishes Canuel's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mosby throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Mosby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canuel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canuel working a defensive guard but Mosby passes into half guard.
Mosby is just content to waste time from the top position. Canuel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mosby passes Canuel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canuel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canuel.
Mosby won't allow Canuel to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mosby 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.
Mosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canuel.
Mosby fails with a takedown attempt.
Canuel misses with a hook. Mosby ducked under it nicely.
Mosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosby. Canuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canuel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel tries to clinch there but Mosby circles away.
Mosby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mosby ducks right into an uppercut from Canuel.
Canuel connects with a leg kick. Mosby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Canuel misses.
Canuel throws a chopping leg kick but Mosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mosby stuns Canuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mosby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mosby blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canuel. Mosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi Canuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Canuel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mosby takes a shot to the head.
Canuel breaks from the clinch.
Mosby avoids the body shot from Canuel.
Canuel throws a leg kick
and Mosby counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Canuel's face as Mosby controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosby looking to control but instead Canuel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Canuel is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Canuel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mosby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mosby's back!
Mosby is trapped and Canuel is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mosby trying to control but not successfully.
Canuel doesn't have the hooks in and Mosby manages to turn into his guard.
Mosby trying to control but Canuel is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Canuel is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obi Canuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canuel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mosby if he has to take too many more of those.
Canuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mosby.
Mosby misses with a wild body shot.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canuel throws a sloppy head kick
and Mosby counters with a single leg into guard. Canuel didn't expect that.
Mosby wants to control from the top but Canuel keeps moving.
Mosby preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosby tries to free his leg and advance position but Canuel is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mosby stopping the sweep attempt from Canuel.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Canuel throws a body kick that misses
and Mosby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Canuel won't be happy with that.
Canuel is not content to let Mosby control the position.
Mosby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Mosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Canuel lands a front kick.
Canuel slips a straight right by Mosby.
Mosby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canuel rather than just go for the knockout.
Canuel wants to slow Mosby down by chopping away at his legs.
Mosby feints the counter takedown.
Canuel throws a low kick but Mosby avoids it.
Mosby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canuel defends it well.
Mosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canuel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canuel cracks Mosby with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel tries to land a front kick but Mosby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canuel misses with a body kick.
Mosby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canuel.
Mosby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mosby is looking to take a break and control but Canuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mosby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canuel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Canuel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Canuel looks to move to half guard but instead Mosby has passed into mount! Damn!
Canuel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosby pulls Canuel in to control the position.
Canuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Mosby has wrist control.
Canuel is in close to Mosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mosby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obi Canuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby controls Canuel momentarily but Canuel frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Canuel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canuel ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
Canuel tried to score with a low kick but Mosby checks it.
And Mosby tries to counter it with a takedown but Canuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Canuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canuel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Canuel wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mosby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canuel is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuel wants to sweep here but Mosby controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel keeping moving, preventing Mosby from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mosby passes into half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canuel.
Daniel Mosby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mosby cracks Canuel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Mosby.
I've got Mosby 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Mosby!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Mosby started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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RATING
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