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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Da Oxlade.
Moon tries for a takedown but Da Oxlade circles away easily#KD2#
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moon! Da Oxlade lets Moon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Moon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dexter Moon has been cut.
Moon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Oxlade, right into the meat.
Oh Moon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Oxlade leaves Moon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Da Oxlade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moon seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Oxlade moves in close and cracks Moon with a massive right hand! Moon, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Da Oxlade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Dexter Moon was interviewed post fight and said ' He was the better man tonight. Back to the gym '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Moon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killinger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moon with a poor takedown
and Killinger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moon's knee momentarily.
Moon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killinger is fending him off so far but Moon persists. Nope, Killinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Buster Killinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Moon.
Moon throws a poor cross that misses
and Killinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killinger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moon looks winded!
Killinger scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Killinger does it's job there.#KD#
Killinger cracks Moon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Moon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Killinger finish him?
#ROC#
Moon is rocked!
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!
Killinger cracks Moon with a left hook right on the temple and Moon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Killinger lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Moon is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Killinger!
Buster Killinger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dexter Moon spoke after the fight, saying ' He was the better man tonight. Back to the gym '.
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Event:
ABW 159 Smith - Wolf
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1#
White fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Moon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
White has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up.
Moon wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Moon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Moon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Moon throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Moon is striking from the bottom but White uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
White trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon trying to control here.
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
Moon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
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 looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Moon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon punches White on the ear.
Moon connects with a big shot to the side of White's head.
Moon drops a big shot to the side of White's head! Oh, White is out! He's out cold! Moon jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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Event:
ABW 146 Perez - Jones II
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Moon shoots and misses
and it cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
it slaps away a takedown attempt from Moon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moon falls off balance throwing a combination
and it makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moon looks winded!
Moon throws a combination that misses
and Moon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Moon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moon tries for a takedown but it circles away easily
and it counters with a nice leg kick.
Suck it has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Moon.
it buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moon falls off balance throwing a combination
and it counters with a good, hard body kick but Moon shrugs it off.
it ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Moon's jaw. Moon's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! it does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suck it!
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Event:
ABW 140 Reign - Takano
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Moon shoots in looking for a takedown but Ure manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Moon pushes Ure up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Moon manages to break the clinch.
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ure.
Ure with the counter takedown but Moon avoids it easily.#TD#
Moon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon tries to advance to mount but Ure denies him.
Ure takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ure looks winded!
Moon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moon in side control, throwing shots but Ure defends.
Moon wants to stand but Ure has his arm trapped.
Moon cracks Ure with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Moon tries to get to his feet but Ure is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Moon in his guard.
Moon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moon is in close to Ure's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ure's guard.
Moon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moon postures up in Ure's guard and throws a big left but Ure blocks it.
Moon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Moon wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy. #T2#
Moon is chipping away with strikes.
Moon working the ground and pound but Ure is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ure prevents Moon from moving into mount.
Moon lands a nice forearm strike.
Moon is chipping away with strikes.
Moon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Moon working the ground and pound from side control.
Moon wants to stand but Ure is controlling his arm.
Moon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ure on the ground.#T3#
Moon lands a nice forearm strike. #SU#
Moon stands up and beckons Ure to his feet. #TD#
Moon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ure to the mat! Ure manages to get full guard.
Moon cracks Ure with a solid left hand.
Moon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moon wants to stand but Ure is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moon passes Ure's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Moon wants to stand up but Ure is controlling the position.
Moon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moon wants to stand up but Ure manages to regain full guard.
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Ure's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moon is in close to Ure's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moon wanted to stand there but Ure had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Moon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Moon jabs Ure right on the nose. Ure blinks but takes it well.
Moon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Ure counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ure.
Moon wants to stand and escape but Ure is having none of it. #SUB#
Moon has his foot on Ure's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ure works his way back into a safe position though.
Moon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ure is controlling him.
Moon is trying to keep Ure in close.
Dexter Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ure is breathing heavily.
Ure postures up.
Moon wants to stand but Ure is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##SUB#
Ure avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Ure tries to counter it with a takedown but Moon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moon throws a combination. Ure tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Phil Ure has been cut.
Ure blocks a head kick by Moon.
#TD#
Moon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ure!
Moon cracks Ure with a big elbow.
Moon trying to control the action but Ure is working from the bottom.
Moon tries to stand but Ure is controlling his head. #T2#
Moon scoring with punches from side control.
Moon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ure down.
#SU#
Moon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ure to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon throws a series of punches but Ure avoids them all with ease.
Ure tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Moon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ure napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moon landing strikes.
Moon lands a nice forearm strike.
Moon tries to stand but Ure is controlling his head.
Moon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Moon is putting a hurting on Ure here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ure taking a bit of punishment here - Moon scoring with strikes.
Moon working the ground and pound.
Moon tries to stand but Ure is controlling his head.
Ure tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moon scoring with punches from side control.
Moon wants to stand but Ure has his arm trapped.
Moon grinds an elbow into Ure's temple. #T4#
Ure taking a bit of punishment here - Moon scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Ure is rocked!
Moon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ure is still in real trouble! Can Moon finish him?
Moon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ure seems to have recovered his senses.
Moon scoring with punches from side control.
Moon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ure is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Moon lands a strong strike to the head of Ure. That's dazed him! Moon looking to finish here. Ure is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Moon lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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Event:
ABW 126 Fonseca - Arendse
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moon misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Moon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
White has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
White trying to hold on to Moon's head to control him but Moon postures up.
Moon tries to stand and escape but White is controlling the position.
White wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon wants to stand but his hand is trapped. White uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Moon keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T1#
Moon keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White stops Moon from standing up.
Moon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moon tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White postures up.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White won't allow Moon to get back to his feet.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White advances position into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Moon is trying to get back to his feet.
White blocks the strikes from Moon.
Moon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moon misses with a strike from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moon throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander White has been cut.#TD#
Moon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White looks winded!#T3#
Moon lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moon defends well.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Moon lands a couple of digs.
White keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moon wants to get up but he can't break White's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moon distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Moon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
White is rocked!
Moon postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! White covers up, he's hurt! Moon keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Moon and the ref steps in to end the fight! Moon can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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Event:
ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mitchell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moon is trying to defend but Mitchell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mitchell lands a nice short elbow.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
Moon looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Moon's head.
Mitchell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Moon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moon is trying to stand up here but Mitchell is controlling him well.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Moon is rocked!
Mitchell lands a big elbow - Moon is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mitchell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Mitchell!
Jose Mitchell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 113 Verygood - Paine
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
White gets caught flat footed, as Moon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moon is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moon stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moon wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moon loads up on a big left hand. White felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Moon looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! White can't hide his disappointment, as Moon celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Moon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parruttaja's half guard.#ES2#
Parruttaja kicks Moon off and gets back to his feet.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parruttaja throws out a powerful jab.
Parruttaja moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Parruttaja's guard.#ES2#
Parruttaja uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Moon misses with a combination
and Parruttaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parruttaja digs a good body shot into Moon's ribs.
Moon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parruttaja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moon at a distance.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parruttaja connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Moon covering up! Parruttaja comes in with a big uppercut and Moon goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pasi Parruttaja!
A very excited looking Pasi Parruttaja made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMMA 6
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Emelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moon did well to prevent Emelianenko getting side control.
Moon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moon punching from the bottom.
Moon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Moon is working away. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Moon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moon lands in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko controls Moon momentarily but Moon frees himself.
Moon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moon tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Emelianenko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Moon pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moon working over Emelianenko with some ground and pound. Emelianenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moon stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko is positioning himself well to prevent Moon advancing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Moon there.
Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emelianenko is not content to let Moon control the position.#ES#
Emelianenko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Moon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.#ES#
Emelianenko wriggles free and stands up.
Moon tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily
and Emelianenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moon is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Moon misses with a looping right.
Moon stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Moon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emelianenko's half guard.#ES#
Emelianenko pushes Moon off and gets back to his feet.
Dexter Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Moon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Emelianenko wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Moon avoids it well and moves away.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moon.
Moon tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moon as he jumps to the side.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.
Moon tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Moon has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moon is keeping busy.
Moon is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moon looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Moon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moon misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Moon.
Moon tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moon! But no joy.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moon's waist but Moon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon shoots and misses
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moon throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Moon is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moon wants to stand back up but Emelianenko manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ivan Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Emelianenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moon to his feet.
Moon stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Moon, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Moon against the cage but Moon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Emelianenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moon won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.
Moon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Moon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Moon trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Moon looking to control but Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Moon moves into full guard.
#T3#
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moon's head.#SU#
Emelianenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Emelianenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Emelianenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moon tries to control but Emelianenko manages to take his back.#T4#
Moon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Moon trying to control the position but Emelianenko manages to sink in the hooks.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Moon turns into Emelianenko and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko is controlling Moon's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dexter Moon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moon lands a right hook to the body.
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Emelianenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moon!
Emelianenko taking a breather here.
Emelianenko working the body and head with strikes.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Emelianenko wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko throws an elbow but Moon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moon tries to bench press Emelianenko off him but Emelianenko keeps the position.
Moon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
Emelianenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Moon frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Moon is squirming around nicely.
Moon is bucking up trying to escape but Emelianenko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Moon tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko takes his back!
Emelianenko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Moon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Emelianenko's arms. #T3#
Moon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Emelianenko lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Moon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko biding his time, looking for the opening.
Moon covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emelianenko's guard. Nice work there by Moon.
Moon postures up.
#SUB#
Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Moon scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.
Moon lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Emelianenko!
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Event:
EMMA4
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Moon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mep.
Mep swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moon scores with a three punch combo!
Mep dips to his left and cracks Moon with an uppercut!
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eek Mep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Moon.
Moon looks winded!
Mep works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mep throws a shot to the body.
Mep throws an overhand right that drops Moon like a sack of potatoes! Mep dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eek Mep!
In his post fight interview, Eek Mep started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EMMA2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Moon dives in and grabs Gate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gate pushes down on Moon's head and hops out.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but Gate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moon with a poor takedown
and Gate counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Moon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Moon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gate's half guard.#ES2#
Gate has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Moon is on him like a limpet, forcing Gate back against the cage.
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!
Moon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gate obliges.
Moon is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Gate pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moon defends it easily.
Moon stopping the sweep attempt from Gate.
Moon postures up.
Gate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gate on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Gate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moon is looking to stand up but Gate won't let him. #ES2#
Gate has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moon defends well and Gate ends up having to push Moon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Moon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moon.
Gate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gate.
Moon misses with a takedown
and Gate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Gate stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gate counters with a series of strikes. Moon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gate scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Gate shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moon napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Gate decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moon to his feet.
Gate slaps away a takedown attempt from Moon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gate shoots in but Moon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gate's waist but Gate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moon off to one side.
Gate fails with the takedown.#T3#
Gate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moon swivels and escapes.#TD#
Moon gets a takedown into half guard.
Moon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gate is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gate wants to control but Moon is keeping busy.
Gate is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Moon lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Moon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gate manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon working the head with strikes.
Moon trying to control the position but Gate is working away.
Check out the look on Moon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!#SU#
Moon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gate to his feet.
Moon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gate backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Gate's guard.
Moon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hell Gate will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Moon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gate throws a counter combo.#KD#
Moon lands a left and a right that send Gate crashing to the mat, dazed. Moon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Gate persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Gate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dexter Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Gate as Moon shoots in.
Moon swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon swings for the body but Gate moves out of range.
Moon leaves Gate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Gate with that takedown attempt.
Dexter Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hell Gate.
Moon darts in looking for a takedown but Gate gets double underhooks and turns Moon into the cage. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon. #SU#
Moon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dexter Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Gate sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moon shoots in but Gate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gate gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon tries to bum rush Gate with a series of wild strikes but Gate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gate dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Gate dodges the punch combination from Moon.
#TD#
Moon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Moon prevents Gate from improving his position.
Hell Gate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gate is trying to get back to full guard.
Gate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moon landing some decent shots from guard.
Moon is working Gate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Moon is looking to stand up but Gate won't let him.
Moon trying to control but Gate is working from the bottom.
Gate wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Moon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon wants to stand but Gate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon with a nice head shot there.
Moon wants to stand but Gate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon stops Gate from standing up.
Moon tries to stand but Gate is controlling from the bottom. #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 stays in close to Gate's body and controls the position.
Moon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gate is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Moon rushes Gate and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Moon pulls Gate into guard.
Gate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Moon has his foot on Gate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gate works his way back into a safe position though.
Gate trying to move into half guard but instead Moon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Moon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moon advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Moon dominated that second round.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gate dives in for a single leg takedown but Moon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gate circles away quickly and effectively.
Moon stuns Gate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gate with the counter takedown but Moon avoids it easily.
Gate fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Moon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon working the head and body with strikes.
Moon tries to stand and escape but Gate is controlling the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moon lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Moon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moon tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Moon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moon.
Moon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Moon slips a nice elbow through Gate's hands, connecting with Gate's forehead.
Moon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moon connects with a nice short shot to Gate's temple.
Gate tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Gate is defending well.
Moon winds up and cracks Gate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moon is trying to control. Gate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon working Gate over with strikes.
Moon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Moon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Moon drops an elbow to the side of Gate's head.
Moon working over Gate with some ground and pound. Gate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gate wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Moon is trying to work for a kimura but Gate is defending well.
Moon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gate.
Moon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moon tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Moon drops an elbow to the side of Gate's head.
Gate trying to control from the bottom.
Moon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Moon.
Moon drops an elbow to the side of Gate's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon drops an elbow to the side of Gate's head.
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Gate is rocked!
Moon scores with a big shot! Gate's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gate! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Moon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arnold's half guard.
Arnold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arnold's head.
Arnold trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Moon. #CUT2#
It looks like Moshe Arnold has been cut.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arnold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moon lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Arnold is rocked!
Moon postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Arnold's head off the mat! Arnold is out! He's out! Moon jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Moon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quinn slips a jab and a cross from Moon.
Quinn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Moon forces Quinn back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Moon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon misses with a wild combination.
Quinn feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Moon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quinn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Quinn tries to bench press Moon off him but Moon keeps the position.
Quinn can't do much from the bottom here.
Moon scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Quinn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Spencer Quinn has been cut.
A big shot lands for Moon! That's hurt Quinn! Will he recover? Moon fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Moon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Moon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moon slips a nice elbow through Stevenson's hands, connecting with Stevenson's forehead.
Moon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moon prevents Stevenson from improving his position.
Stevenson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moon's back!
Moon is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Stevenson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stevenson struggling to land strikes to the head as Moon covers up. #T1#
Moon is trying to get back to his feet but Stevenson has full control of the position and if anything, Moon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Moon trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Stevenson tightening his grip on Moon, looking for the choke.
Moon breaks Stevenson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stevenson has momentary wrist control but Moon slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like German Stevenson has been cut.
Moon trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moon has gone for a leg lock! Stevenson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moon's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB#
Stevenson drops back looking for a leg! Moon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moon manages to kick Stevenson off! Stevenson jumps back into Moon's guard.
Moon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stevenson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Moon is trying to push Stevenson off with his feet but Stevenson grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Moon's ankles and Moon is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). German Stevenson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but Waffles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Moon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Waffles!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waffles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waffles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Waffles is refusing to be controlled, as Moon sits in half guard. #SUB#
Moon thows an elbow strike that misses. Waffles gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Moon doesn't seem too bothered but Waffles quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Moon is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Moon really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sharty Waffles!
After the fight, Sharty Waffles was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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