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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gashum Moor (ranked 5136 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Washington (ranked 7628 p4p, 0 weight class). Gashum Moor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rich Washington 's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gashum Moor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Washington !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington .
Washington looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Moor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moor tests Washington 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington gets tackled into the cage by Moor. Moor maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Moor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Moor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moor to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Moor scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to stall.
Moor lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
The referee calls for Moor to work.
A bit of stalling here from Moor.
Moor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moor lands a right hand.
Washington tries to pull guard but Moor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gashum Moor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Washington .
Washington tries a body shot but Moor blocks it.
Moor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moor is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Moor stalls.
Moor scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Moor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington tries to pull guard but Moor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moor is working Washington over against the cage.
Moor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Washington up against the cage.
Moor lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Moor.
Moor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moor lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Moor.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Moor. Those never looked like landing.
Moor scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moor as he jumps to the side.
Washington gets tackled into the cage by Moor. Moor maintains the clinch.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Moor.
Stalling in the clinch from Moor.
Moor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moor leaning against his opponent.
Moor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but Moor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Moor on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moor.
Moor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Moor has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Moor wants to break free but Washington has control.
Moor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Moor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Washington jumps guard but Moor stands there with Washington around his waist. Washington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moor lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gashum Moor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Moor.
Moor misses with a double jab.
Moor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington , pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moor.
Gashum Moor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is trying to stall.
Moor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moor tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Moor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moor pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Washington 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Washington up against the cage.
Moor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moor lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Moor.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Moor is controlling the position.
Moor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moor slowing the pace effectively.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Moor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington tries to pull guard but Moor won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington being controlled against the cage.
Come on Moor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Washington misses with some punches.
Moor scores with a shoulder strike.
Moor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Moor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moor is working Washington over against the cage.
Moor pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moor stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moor.
Moor controlling the action here for a moment.
Moor lands with a light punch inside.
Moor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moor digs a right hand underneath Washington 's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Moor.
Washington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gashum Moor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Washington .
Moor is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Moor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moor working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moor lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Moor finds it's way through Washington 's defenses.
Moor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moor tries to clinch up
and Washington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moor's guard.
Moor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moor is keeping the position for now.
Moor wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gashum Moor dominated that second round.
That's time! Moor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Moor.
Moor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but Moor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moor controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to pull guard but Moor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moor lands a nice uppercut.
Moor gets through Washington 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Moor - that landed with a thud.
Moor has Washington pressed against the cage.
Washington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moor has him pressed against the cage.
Moor lands a shot to the body.
Moor pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Washington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gashum Moor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Washington .
Moor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Moor.
A short right from Moor.
Moor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington keeps control of Moor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moor lands a shot to the body.
Moor just leaning against Washington , taking a breather.
Washington 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moor controlling the action here for a moment.
Moor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Washington being controlled against the cage.
Moor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moor regains guard immediately.
Moor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Washington off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moor tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rich Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moor drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Moor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Moor.
Moor lands a body punch.
Washington has Moor pressed against the cage, preventing Moor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Moor is controlling the position.
Gashum Moor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moor tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Moor just leaning against Washington , taking a breather.
Moor lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Moor.
Washington prevents Moor from breaking the clinch.
Moor lands a shoulder strike.
Moor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gashum Moor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gashum Moor!
Gashum Moor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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