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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moon's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Rodrigues is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but Moon is having none of it.
Moon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Moon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moon is looking to escape.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Rodrigues is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigues takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Moon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Moon trying to control from the bottom.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
Moon is pressing down on Rodrigues's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moon being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving. #SU2#
Rodrigues stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moon walks into a straight right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it. #TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moon napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Moon wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Moon tries to escape but Rodrigues is in control.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
Moon seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodrigues dominates the positioning.
Rodrigues wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Rodrigues politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodrigues prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rodrigues tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moon pushes Rodrigues away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodrigues gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Moon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moon is trying to control Rodrigues's posture but Rodrigues avoids it. #SU2#
Rodrigues has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown #CL#
and Moon counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigues can't get the takedown.
Rodrigues looks winded!#TD2#
Rodrigues decides to pull guard. #SU#
Moon gets to his feet - Rodrigues follows without any prompting.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moon counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Rodrigues clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moon defends it nicely.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rodrigues.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moon as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Rodrigues dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moon's half guard.#ES#
Moon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rodrigues keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues darts in looking for a takedown but Moon gets double underhooks and turns Rodrigues into the cage.
Moon avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Moon moves into the clinch.#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moon is looking to counter the offense by Rodrigues and move into the clinch.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.#T1#
Moon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rodrigues instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Moon.
Rodrigues wants a takedown.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rodrigues.#BC#
Moon manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moon.
Rodrigues has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Moon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC#
Moon breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claudio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Moon avoids it.
Claudio Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Moon clinches. #TD#
Moon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moon manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Moon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodrigues is defending well. #SU#
Moon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodrigues to his feet.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moon slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodrigues, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Rodrigues shoots in but Moon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Moon takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Moon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.#TD#
Moon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodrigues looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Rodrigues is trying to control Moon's posture but Moon avoids it.
Moon controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigues has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Moon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Moon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Moon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs Moon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moon pushes down on Rodrigues's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moon shoots in and bounces Rodrigues off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigues's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodrigues 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.
Moon wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moon wants to stand and escape but instead Rodrigues has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rodrigues wants to stand but Moon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues stops Moon from standing up.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Moon wants to improve his position but instead Rodrigues has moved into half guard.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Moon tries to roll over but Rodrigues keeps him under control.
Rodrigues throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Rodrigues postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Moon to stand up.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Moon on that attempt.
Rodrigues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moon.#T3#
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rodrigues.#CL#
Rodrigues gets tackled into the cage by Moon. Moon maintains the clinch.
Rodrigues is pressed up against the cage. Moon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodrigues down to the mat. Rodrigues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carl Moon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Moon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well. #SU#
Moon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moon leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It appears Moon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues misses with a takedown #CL#
and Moon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Moon.
Well Moon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Moon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
McGregor lands a high kick!
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Moon is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor tests Moon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but Moon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moon just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back.
#TD2#
McGregor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moon is trying to defend but McGregor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moon gets full guard.
Moon pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moon continues to stall.
Moon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
More hug and hope from Moon.
Moon trying to control the position.
McGregor wants to get up but he can't break Moon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGregor with a nice head shot there.
Moon has McGregor pulled in close to control his posture.
Moon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Moon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGregor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor McGregor.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Moon.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Moon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Moon misses its target.
Moon ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Moon drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGregor throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range. #T4#
Moon moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Moon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konor McGregor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGregor thinking.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.#TD#
McGregor gets caught flat footed, as Moon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Moon stops McGregor from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Moon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregor, up you get!
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moon.
Moon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moon avoids it really well and circles away.
As McGregor tries to get set, Moon tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Moon shoots in for a double leg but McGregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor McGregor.
McGregor wants to clinch but Moon slips to the side
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good shot there by McGregor.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Moon counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##CL#
Moon instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Moon has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Moon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moon walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it. #T4#
McGregor throws a right and a left that Moon avoids nicely.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Moon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense.
Moon tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Moon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konor McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konor McGregor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor looks to land a combination. Moon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moon blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Moon is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Moon clinches.
Moon jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor is struggling to control the position.
Moon blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Moon gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage. #T1#
McGregor leaves Moon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
Moon shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.#CL#
Moon drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
Moon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon wants to clinch.#T3#
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
Konor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregor is trying to stand back up but Moon is controlling him
#T4#
Moon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Moon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Moon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carl Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konor McGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Stow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moon is looking to reverse the position.
Moon wants to get back to his feet but Stow drags him back down.
Stow scoring with punches from side control.
Stow is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moon has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES#
Moon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stow tries to clinch up.
Moon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Stow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moon circles away.#T1#
Stow is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
Moon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stow slaps away a takedown attempt from Moon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, jab by Stow - just one landing.
Stow fails with the takedown.
Moon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stow is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Stow rushes Moon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Moon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stow has Moon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Stow.#TD#
Moon successfully pulls guard.
Stow advances to half guard.
Moon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stow is keen to just control but Moon is a slippery customer.
Moon has his hands clasped together around Stow's back. He's all about the action.
Moon is trying to stand.
Stow throwing shots but Moon is blocking nicely.
Moon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stow tries to pass to full mount but Moon defends it.
Moon tries to get to full guard but Stow has control of the leg. #T3#
Moon trying to control but Stow postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Stow stands up and beckons Moon to join him on the feet.
Stow shoots in looking for a takedown but Moon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Moon misses its target.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Moon tries to sprawl but Stow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stow is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Stow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moon is trying to stand back up but Stow is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moon is refusing to be controlled, as Stow sits in half guard.
Stow prevents Moon from standing back up.
Stow is trying to control. Moon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon moves into full guard.
Stow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stow passes Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Stow trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Stow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Moon shoots in but Stow avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Stow darts in and clinches Moon up against the cage.
Stow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moon tries to break free but Stow pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moon lands a takedown into guard.
Stow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Stow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Stow is trying to control the position but Moon postures up.
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Stow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB#
Moon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Moon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stow, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moon shoots for a takedown but Stow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Stow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moon is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Stow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Stow cracks Moon with a big elbow.
Stow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moon to see if he's OK.
Stow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moon regains half guard.
Stow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moon is not content to let Stow control the position.
Moon is trying to stand up here but Stow is controlling him well.
Stow trying to mount his opponent but Moon defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Moon wants to improve his position but Stow is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Stow seems content to control.
Stow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stow is trying to control the action in half guard but Moon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stow is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position.
Moon gets back to full guard.
Moon has momentary wrist control but Stow slips an elbow through the middle.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Stow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Stow stands up and waves to Moon to follow him.
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stow moves into the clinch.
Moon prevents the takedown attempt.
Stow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stow thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon. #SUB#
Moon 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.
Landon Stow 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Moon gets caught flat footed, as Stow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moon has momentary wrist control but Stow slips an elbow through the middle.
Stow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stow wants to stand but Moon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Moon is working an open guard so Stow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Stow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon controlling Stow's posture.
Stow trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stow wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position.
Moon wants to stand up but Stow is controlling him.
Moon pulls Stow in close to prevent any damage.
Stow content to stall in guard here.
Stow working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stow is aware though and is defending well.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Stow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stow cracks Moon with a solid left hand.
Moon looking to control.
#SUB#
Stow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stow tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Stow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moon trying to control the position.
Moon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Stow is trying to keep Moon in close.
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Stow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moon preventing the sweep.
Moon wants to control from the top but Stow keeps moving.
Stow has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stow wants to stand up but Moon is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Stow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Stow persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Stow controlling the action here.
Stow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stow wants to take a breather but Moon is having none of it.
Moon trying to hold on to Stow's head to control him but Stow postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Moon is concentrating on defense, preventing Stow from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Stow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stow 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Stow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
Thomas Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon stuffs the takedown.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Moon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lewis avoids it.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
#BC#
Moon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Moon circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lewis throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Moon counters by moving into the clinch.
Lewis crunches a lovely knee into Moon's ribcage.#T1##TD2#
Lewis drags the fight down to the ground.
Lewis is trying to keep Moon in close.
#SUB#
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon wants to stand but Lewis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Moon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Moon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moon continues to drive forward.
Moon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Moon slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
#CL2#
Lewis rushes Moon and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moon's efforts to push away.#TD#
Moon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lewis uses from the top position.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Moon keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Moon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lewis cracks Moon with a solid left hand.
Lewis passes Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lewis.
Lewis is trying to control. Moon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon is looking to improve his position.
Moon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moon wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lewis throwing shots but Moon is blocking nicely.
Moon controlling the position well.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis is pressing down on Moon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moon is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moon defends it well. #SUB2#
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moon defends it well. #SUB#
Moon looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moon is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lewis lands a nice short elbow.
Moon is doing well to control the position and prevent Lewis from advancing to side control.
Moon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Moon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lewis has passed into half guard!
Moon is breathing heavily.
Moon tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Moon is staying active underneath Lewis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lewis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moon did well to prevent Lewis getting side control.
Moon is looking to improve his position.
Moon is looking to control Lewis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moon avoid being mounted?
Lewis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lewis is taking a breather. Moon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewis lands strikes from half guard.
Moon is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Moon is defending well.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Moon trying to control from the bottom.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES#
Moon kicks Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Lewis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moon!#SU2#
Lewis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
#T2##CL2#
Moon tries to keep at a distance but Lewis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moon tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lewis tightens his grip and picks Moon up, before dumping him to the ground. Moon manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon managing to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thomas Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Moon keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis prevents Moon from getting back to his feet.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Moon pushes Lewis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Lewis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4##SU2#
Lewis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lewis.
Lewis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Moon avoids them all with ease.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lewis tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it. #TD#
Moon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lewis's half guard.#SUB#
Moon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lewis.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
Moon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Moon postures up.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Moon is having none of it.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moon wanted to stand there but Lewis had control of the position. #SU#
Moon gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting.
Lewis misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Moon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moon.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Moon won't allow it.
#TD2#
Lewis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Moon is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
Moon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis is nestled in close to Moon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moon is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Nice strikes from Lewis there.
Lewis slips a nice elbow through Moon's hands, connecting with Moon's forehead.#ES#
Moon kicks Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Moon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moon jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Moon around his waist. Moon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lewis.#TD#
Moon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lewis's half guard.
Lewis gets full guard.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB#
Moon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moon being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Moon gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Lewis darts in and clinches Moon up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis looking for a takedown.
Lewis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moon walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carl Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Moon circles away easily
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carl Moon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Day moves into range and clinches up with Moon.
Day is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moon working hard to break the clinch.
Moon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Day is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dre Day.#BC#
Moon manages to break the clinch.
Day thuds his right hand into Moon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Moon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day shoots in but no luck this time.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Day fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Moon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.#CL2#
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Moon drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moon has control of Day's left arm, preventing Day from doing any damage. #ES#
Moon pushes Day off and gets back to his feet.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moon defends it nicely.#T2#
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Day misses with a takedown attempt
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Day looks winded!
Day throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day tries to clinch there but Moon circles away.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Moon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Day tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moon is in Day's guard.
Moon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up.
Moon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Moon stands up and waves to Day to follow him. #T3#
Day tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Moon looking to score a takedown here. Day is defending well but Moon drives through and ends up in Day's guard.#ES2#
Day manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Moon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Day throwing strikes but missing.
Moon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Moon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon wants to stand and escape but Day is having none of it.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moon has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Moon 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.
#R2#
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moon paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Moon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Day manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Moon is trying to force a seperation but Day has the dominant position.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moon is trying to break the clinch but Day is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is looking to control Moon's arms but Moon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Day has his back to the cage.
Moon tries to pull guard but Day forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moon goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Day doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Moon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Day is looking for a takedown.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dre Day.
Moon jumps guard but Day turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Day tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Day is trying to pull guard but Moon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Day tries for a takedown but Moon manages to get underhooks.
Moon fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Day breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Day feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Day is breathing heavily.
Day wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Day avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Day controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Day prevents Moon from getting back to his feet.
Moon controlling the position.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon pulls Day in close to his closed guard and prevents Day from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carl Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon wants to stand up but Day is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dre Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Day throws a solid leg kick but Moon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Moon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Moon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Day clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Moon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Day is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Day trying to control the action but Moon just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Moon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Moon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Day preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Moon.
Day can't escape the position.
Moon avoiding Day 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Moon is persistently looking for the submission but Day is defending it well.
Moon controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day tries to escape but Moon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Moon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Day.
Moon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moon fails to land the takedown.
Day has his takedown stuffed
and Moon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Day is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Moon counters by clinching up.
Moon works on Day's body with a couple of short punches.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day trying to stall but Moon improves his position.
#BC#
Moon manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Day misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Moon counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moon.
Moon darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Moon into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
Moon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Day tries to clinch there but Moon circles away.
Moon is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Moon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Day pinned against the cage. Day gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Day scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moon trying to control here.
Moon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Day manages to mount him!
#T3#
Day avoids the attempt from Moon to control.
Moon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Day can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moon is looking to escape.
Moon is trying to escape the mount.
Moon regains half guard.
Moon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Moon wants to stand back up but Day manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Moon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Moon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Day asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Day tries to move to mount but Moon blocks the move with his legs.
Moon struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Day tries to advance to mount but Moon denies him.
Moon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Day wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Day decides to stand back up.
Dre Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dre Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Moon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Heation fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Heation darts in and clinches Moon up against the cage.#BC2#
Heation manages to break the clinch.
Heation fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heation.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Heation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heation fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Heation closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heation lands a jab.
Heation shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heation looks to clinch
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Heation shoots and misses
and Moon counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Heation misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown. Heation fights it but they end up in guard.
Moon is looking to stand up but Heation won't let him.
Heation has momentary wrist control but Moon slips an elbow through the middle.
Moon wants to stand but Heation has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon cracks Heation with a solid left hand.#SU#
Moon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Moon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heation sprawls well initially but Moon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Heation has one foot on Moon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Heation looks winded!
Heation fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Heation misses with a takedown #CL#
and Moon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heation has Moon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moon goes for a takedown attempt but Heation pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Heation fails with the takedown.#CL#
Moon moves into the clinch successfully.
Heation prevents a body shot from Moon.
Heation misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Moon gets control of Heation's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Moon is controlling Heation's posture.#SUB#
Moon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heation has picked Moon up and slammed him! Moon can't keep hold of the triangle and Heation manages to pass to side control!
Moon is trying to control Heation's posture but Heation avoids it. #SUB2#
Heation is trying to get an arm triangle but Moon is defending well.
Moon is trying to get back to half guard.
Moon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moon is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Moon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Moon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Heation napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Heation throws Moon to one side and escapes!
Heation tries for a takedown but Moon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Heation takes the fight into the clinch.
Heation fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moon is trying to pull guard but Heation turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Heation is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moon can't break the clinch.
Moon tries to work over Heation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Moon stops a takedown attempt from Heation.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Heation.
Moon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moon gets underhooks to prevent Heation's takedown attempt.
Moon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heation.
Heation is breathing heavily.
Moon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heation walks away with a smile on his face. Moon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heation shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moon but Moon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moon slips a jab and a cross from Heation.
Heation has his takedown stuffed
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Heation wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Heation throws the kick towards the body but Moon avoids it.#CL#
Moon moves into the clinch successfully.
Heation stalling.
#TD#
Moon jumps guard.
Moon pulls Heation in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Heation is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Moon wants to sweep but no luck.
Moon wants to stand and escape but Heation is having none of it.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moon holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Moon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Heation doesn't defend quickly enough and Moon has managed to lock this one up! Can Heation escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Moon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl Moon!
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