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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Moore (ranked 354 p4p, 54 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 579 p4p, 79 weight class). Von Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Day of Anger. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Clifton Von Lee enters the cage!
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201 lbs
27 - 10 - 0 |
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210 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore scores with a body shot.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore misses the jab.
Von Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee walks into a jab.
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!
Von Lee throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Moore throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Von Lee throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Moore there.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Lee takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Lee connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Von Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Von Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archie Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee thumps Moore with a low kick.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore instigates a clinch.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but Von Lee blocks with his arms.
Moore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore just leaning against Von Lee, taking a breather.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore is trying to push Von Lee away but Von Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Von Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Lee jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Lee digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Moore misses with a left hand
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Moore misses.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Von Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Von Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Von Lee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Von Lee's knee but Von Lee avoids it well.
Von Lee blocks the body kick.
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Von Lee loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moore throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Moore throws a leg kick
and Von Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moore's guard.
Moore is controlling Von Lee's posture.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moore keeping full guard, as Von Lee tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Von Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Von Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee with the ground and pound but Moore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Von Lee pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Lee trying to control from Moore's half guard. Moore has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Von Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Lee lands a couple of digs.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard.
Von Lee works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Lee misses.
A good leg kick by Von Lee.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Lee!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Von Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Von Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore misses with a body kick.
Von Lee lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Von Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Moore has managed to clinch.
Von Lee wants a takedown.
Moore lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Moore misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore connects with a jab.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Moore lands with a nice body punch.
Moore throws a hook but Von Lee blocks it.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Moore throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Archie Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Moore. That snapped Von Lee's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore misses with an uppercut
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Von Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Moore is wise to it.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Moore closes the distance and pushes Von Lee back into the cage.
Von Lee lands a right hand.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore lands a right hand.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Von Lee lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Von Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Von Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Archie Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Von Lee.
Von Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Lee jumps guard.
Von Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moore has passed into side control.
Von Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Von Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!
Moore covers up after that shot from Von Lee.
Moore is taking damage to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Von Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Moore right now.
Von Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Von Lee gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Von Lee is landing with strikes. Moore can't take much more of this.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Lee 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!
Clifton Von Lee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Archie Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'Ugh'.
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energy
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hype
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