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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Cambridge (ranked 23006 p4p, 377 weight class) and Ma Moru (ranked 4742 p4p, 224 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ma Moru!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cambridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Cambridge attempts a counter takedown but Moru avoids it well and moves away.
Cambridge moves into the clinch.
Cambridge being controlled against the cage.
Moru digs a right hand into Cambridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cambridge's gas tank.
Cambridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moru lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cambridge avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cambridge's elbow.
Cambridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moru with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cambridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Moru.
Moru will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cambridge up against the cage.
Moru keeps control of Cambridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moru told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Moru leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Moru.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moru.
Moru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru lands a damaging elbow.
Moru comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cambridge jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moru stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moru as Cambridge tries to tie him up.
Cambridge takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sonny Cambridge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Moru.
Moru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Cambridge avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.
Moru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Moru on the inside.
Moru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Cambridge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moru creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moru putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cambridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cambridge tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moru prevents Cambridge from breaking the clinch.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of Cambridge's head.
Cambridge tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Cambridge back against the cage.
Moru gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moru working Cambridge over with knees to the body.
Moru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Moru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru lands a body shot.
Moru connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moru's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Moru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cambridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
Cambridge tries to pull guard but Moru holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambridge drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Cambridge.
Cambridge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moru is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Cambridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Moru there.
Cambridge tries to keep at a distance but Moru has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moru.
Cambridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Moru has double underhooks.
Cambridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moru is pushing Cambridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Moru.
Cambridge jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moru avoiding damage as Cambridge throws knees to the body.
Moru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru landing knees to the head.
Cambridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moru using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cambridge pulls guard successfully.
Moru stands up and waves to Cambridge to follow him.
Cambridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moru tries to avoid it but Cambridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moru to the ground. Moru escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cambridge tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moru throws a fast counter high kick but Cambridge manages to duck under it in time.
Cambridge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moru has closed the distance and engaged Cambridge in a clinch.
Moru is struggling to control the position.
Moru landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Moru won't allow it.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moru is pushing Cambridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moru obliges.
Moru lands a hook that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cambridge avoids it.
Moru lands a knee to the body.
Moru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moru lands a nice uppercut.
Moru lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru misses with a knee to the head.
Moru landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moru cracks Cambridge with a nice body shot.
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moru putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cambridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moru prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Moru.
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cambridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Moru.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moru 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.
Moru lands an uppercut.
Cambridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moru obliges.
Cambridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Moru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ma Moru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cambridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Moru has double underhooks.
Cambridge fails to pull guard.
Moru working Cambridge over with knees to the body.
Cambridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Moru has double underhooks.
Cambridge has Moru pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moru manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moru lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonny Cambridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cambridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moru's waist but Moru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cambridge off to one side.
Moru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moru landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moru lands a nice knee to the body.
Moru connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cambridge's face.
Cambridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Moru has Cambridge pushed against the cage.
Moru lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cambridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Moru.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moru.
Moru scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Moru.
Moru lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moru lands a right hand.
Moru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Cambridge is rocked!
Nice body punch from Moru.
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!
Moru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cambridge.
Moru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Moru - that landed with a thud.
Moru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moru gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moru comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moru is pushing Cambridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cambridge is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Moru.
Moru utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Moru - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moru lands with a light punch inside.
Moru crunches a lovely knee into Cambridge's ribcage.
Moru just leaning against Cambridge, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moru - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Moru.
Cambridge takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cambridge working hard to break the clinch.
Moru landing knees to the body.
Moru stalling in the clinch.
Cambridge tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moru leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ma Moru.
Moru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cambridge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cambridge has his takedown stuffed
and Moru counters with a series of strikes. Cambridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ma Moru!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ma Moru!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ma Moru!
Ma Moru wins by unanimous decision!
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