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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ma Moru (ranked 5262 p4p, 525 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 6780 p4p, 595 weight class). Dave Brooksbank has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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160 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ma Moru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moru defends it nicely.
A head kick by Brooksbank misses
and Moru counters with a one-two to the body.
Brooksbank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moru avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooksbank takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooksbank has Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Moru tries a body shot but Brooksbank blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Brooksbank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moru blocks it with crossed arms.
Moru is working Brooksbank over against the cage.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Brooksbank avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
Brooksbank takes an elbow to the temple.
Brooksbank fails to pull guard.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Moru holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooksbank drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Moru.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moru just leaning against Brooksbank, taking a breather.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Moru won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Moru to work.
Brooksbank takes an elbow to the temple.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brooksbanks head.
Moru utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
Brooksbank tries to stall but Moru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Brooksbank trying to control the position but instead, Moru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brooksbank into the cage.
Brooksbank trying to stall but Moru improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moru - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brooksbank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Brooksbank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Moru misses.
And Brooksbank tries to counter it with a takedown but Moru pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moru avoids the body shot from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank gets a takedown into half guard.
Moru pushes Brooksbank off looking to stand but Brooksbank dives back in and keeps control.
Moru pushes Brooksbank off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brooksbank's calf.
Moru tries to clinch but Brooksbank moves out of range.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooksbank throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Brooksbank scores with a hook to the body. Moru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brooksbank tries to land a front kick but Moru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moru drives through and clinches with Brooksbank against the cage.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Moru holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooksbank drops back down to his feet.
Brooksbank blocks a body shot from Moru.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brooksbank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brooksbank throws out a leg kick but Moru moves out of range and Brooksbank only half commits.
Brooksbank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moru counters with a two punch combo.
Brooksbank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru delivers a nice body kick.
Moru forces Brooksbank back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank breaks from the clinch.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moru scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moru taking a breather.
Moru gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Moru using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moru lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooksbank won't want to take too many of those.
Brooksbank tries to break the clinch but Moru is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Moru.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moru slows down the pace here.
Moru just leaning against Brooksbank, taking a breather.
Moru scores a nice knee to the body.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Moru.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooksbank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooksbank lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brooksbanks head.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moru will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooksbank up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Moru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moru landing knees to the body.
Moru lands an elbow just above Brooksbank 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru lands a right hand.
Brooksbank is rocked!
Brooksbank is pressed against the cage. Moru pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Brooksbank! Two more big strikes from Moru and Brooksbank crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ma Moru!
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RATING
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