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Event: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Moru's head back.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moru avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Moru finds it's target.
Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Moru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Moru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Cruz delivers a nice body kick.
Moru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
Moru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Moru lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Moru.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Moru.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moru momentarily.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cruz feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz lands an overhand right.#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moru tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Moru's guard.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moru's head.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Moru here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Moru is defending the strikes.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Cruz.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Moru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz throws an elbow but Moru slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moru is looking to reverse the position.
Moru is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control. Moru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Moru won't allow it.
Cruz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Moru's thigh. Moru counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru walks into a jab.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moru stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moru cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Moru is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moru can do to turn this around?
Moru is trying to improve his position.
Cruz cracks Moru with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz 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.
Moru on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moru is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Cruz trying to control the position but Moru is working away.
Moru dodges the ground and pound from Cruz.
Moru struggling a bit here.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moru is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moru is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moru will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moru's legs. #T3#
Cruz trying to control the action but Moru is working from the bottom.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moru!
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Moru is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moru can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moru tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
Cruz cracks Moru with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cruz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moru badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Cruz around the waist but Cruz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Cruz is the winner by TKO! Cruz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov     
Date:   Dec 06, 2020
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Moru misses with a series of wild punches.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snoats darts in trying to clinch
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Donk. Snoats catches Moru right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Snoats cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Snoats rushes Moru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick.
Moru misses with a low kick.
Moru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snoats.
Moru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snoats.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moru throws a leg kick but Snoats checks it.
Snoats is looking to slow Moru down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Moru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moru misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Moru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snoats lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snoats connects with a body shot.
Moru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snoats tries to clinch there but Moru circles away.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Snoats clinches.
Our sources have told us that Moru has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Moru blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Snoats. #T3#
Snoats misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
Snoats tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moru.
Snoats lands a hook that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Snoats makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Snoats tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru. #TD2#
Snoats jumps guard.
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!
Snoats looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Moru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moru controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
Moru walks into a jab.
Jab from Snoats.
Snoats throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Moru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats blocks a head kick by Moru.
Snoats shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snoats bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moru's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats tries to clinch there but Moru circles away.
Snoats scores with a kick to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Moru moved away.#T1#
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snoats lands a slapping body shot.
Snoats throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snoats counters with a stiff right hand.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Moru scores with a hook to the body. Snoats takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moru connects with a solid leg kick.
Moru throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Moru's head back.
Jab, jab by Snoats - just one landing.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Moru drops his hands momentarily and Snoats takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Snoats keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moru takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Moru misses the target.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Snoats cracks Moru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snoats's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snoats scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moru throws a head kick but Snoats moves out of range.
Moru swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Moru misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Snoats.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Moru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats jabs Moru right on the nose. Moru blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats misses with a low kick.#T4#
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snoats.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru lands a jab.
Moru checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats with a jab.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats lands a really nice looking cross but Moru seems unphased.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moru looks for the body kick but Snoats saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Snoats as he connects with a hook.
Moru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Snoats.
Moru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moru is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
It looked like Moru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moru.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Moru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws out a leg kick but Snoats moves out of range and Moru only half commits.
Snoats misses the jab.
It looked like Moru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
Moru throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.#T1#
Moru moves out of range of the strikes.
Moru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Snoats checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Moru throws a head kick that Snoats semi-blocks.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Moru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Snoats blocks a jab.#T2#
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Snoats to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Snoats.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moru's head backwards.
Snoats avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snoats cracks Moru with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Moru. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target.
Snoats keeps Moru at a distance using the push kick.
Moru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Moru is out of range. #T3#
Snoats checks a leg kick.
Snoats lands with a hook. Moru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Moru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snoats works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Snoats has Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Snoats tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4##BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Moru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Snoats wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats jabs Moru right on the nose. Moru blinks but takes it well.
Snoats lands with a straight right. Moru didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Snoats darts in and clinches Moru up against the cage.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snoats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moru just leaning against Snoats, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Snoats scores with a head kick. Moru tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Snoats throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Moru counter with a right hand.
Moru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Moru throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Moru throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru lands a front kick.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for Moru's leg but Moru calmly moves out of range.
Snoats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark!
Moru takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.#T2#
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moru will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moru throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Moru.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Snoats changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snoats finds it's way round the side to connect with Moru's head.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
Moru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moru is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Snoats closes the distance and pushes Moru back into the cage.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Gale Snoats seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land. #T3#
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Snoats lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Snoats lands a body shot.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snoats gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snoats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru trying to stall but Snoats improves his position.
Moru misses with an elbow over the top.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru tries to break free but Snoats pushes him back against the cage.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoats's elbow.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Moru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Snoats misses with the body kick
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats wants to clinch up but Moru keeps it at a distance.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Moru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snoats with a jab.
Snoats blocks a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moru momentarily.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Snoats scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moru walks into a left hand.
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snoats lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Snoats throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Snoats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats tries to clinch but Moru moves away
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Moru misses with a leg kick
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snoats works Moru's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snoats darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Moru.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Moru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Snoats.
Moru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Snoats as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Moru is rocked!
BOOM! Snoats lands a beautiful left hook that drops Moru. Moru tries to recover but Snoats is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Moru lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Gale Snoats 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.

 

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Moru.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moru.
Malvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Malvo looking to score a takedown here. Moru is defending well but Malvo drives through and ends up in Moru's guard.
Moru trying to control the position.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Malvo won't allow Moru to sweep him here.
Malvo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malvo wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Malvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moru is keeping the position for now.
Moru trying to keep a closed guard but Malvo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malvo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Malvo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moru is trying to hold Malvo in close to prevent damage but Malvo has managed to pass into half guard.
Malvo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moru knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Malvo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moru defends it well.
Moru is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Malvo trying to advance position but Moru counters by regaining guard.
Moru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malvo.
Moru wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru throws a shot from downtown. Malvo moves away and avoids it.
Malvo is looking for a counter combo.
Moru misses with a head kick.
Malvo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malvo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malvo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moru throws a combination. Malvo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moru.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Moru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Malvo clinches. #BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru swings widly with a right hand
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Malvo sees coming a mile off.
Moru misses with a looping right.
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 Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Malvo tries to clinch there but Moru circles away.
Moru is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malvo fails with the takedown.
Malvo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Moru misses.
Moru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moru.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Moru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Malvo wants to clinch.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Moru. No joy for Malvo on that attempt.
Moru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moru misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Malvo attempts a counter takedown but Moru avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Malvo rushes Moru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moru with a knee to the head.
Moru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malvo tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Malvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moru misses with a knee strike. #T2##TD#
Malvo pulls guard effortlessly.
Malvo is trying to control the position but Moru postures up.
Malvo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moru is one step ahead there.
Malvo controlling the position.#SUB#
Malvo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Malvo pulls Moru in close to prevent any damage.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Moru from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moru wants to slow Malvo down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
Moru feints a counter leg kick.
Moru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malvo.
Malvo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moru as he avoids it easily.
Moru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malvo shoots in for a double leg but Moru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Moru as Malvo shoots in.#T4#
Malvo checks a leg kick.
Moru just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMalvo.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moru.
Moru stuffs the takedown attempt from Malvo. Malvo gets slowly back to his feet.
Malvo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malvo shoots in and drives through. Moru sprawls well.
Moru throws out a counter right but Malvo avoids it with no problem.
Moru misses with a head kick.
It appears Malvo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Moru lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malvo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo shoots for a takedown but Moru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Malvo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malvo moves out of range as Moru throws a body kick.
Moru throws a low kick, looking for Malvo's leg but Malvo calmly moves out of range.
Moru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malvo darts in looking for a takedown but Moru gets double underhooks and turns Malvo into the cage.
Malvo fails with the takedown
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
Moru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws a head kick but Malvo moves out of range.
Moru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
Malvo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malvo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moru.
Moru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moru.
A punch combination from Malvo misses.
Moru slaps away a takedown attempt from Malvo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Malvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Moru. No joy for Malvo on that attempt.
Malvo backing away here, and Moru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moru tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Moru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malvo shoots in and drives through. Moru sprawls well.
Moru unleashes a big counter combination but Malvo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malvo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moru is fending him off so far but Malvo persists. Nope, Moru circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Malvo moves in looking to clinch but Moru pushes him off.
Moru feints a jab promting Malvo to slip. Moru then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malvo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moru.
Malvo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moru tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
Moru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malvo is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Malvo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Moru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Malvo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moru is doing well to control the position and prevent Malvo from advancing to side control.#T3#
Malvo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malvo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malvo's back!
Moru has the hooks in. Malvo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru is looking to control Malvo but Malvo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moru biding his time, controlling Malvo. #T4#
Even with his hooks in, Moru manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Moru trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Moru is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Malvo is defending well though. Moru let's go of the attempt for now.
Moru throwing strikes and Malvo squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Nice shot by Moru.
Malvo with a poor takedown
and Moru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malvo's knee momentarily.
Malvo dives in for a single leg takedown but Moru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moru lands a slapping body shot.
Malvo tries to clinch up.
Moru leaves Malvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Malvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malvo has his takedown stuffed
and Moru counters with a leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moru throws out the jab.
Moru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo. #T1#
Moru scores with a head kick.
Malvo throws a head kick that misses.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lorne Malvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malvo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moru looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
A big left from Moru misses.
Malvo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moru avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Moru throws a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Moru.
Malvo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Malvo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moru is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moru misses with an elbow strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moru in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Malvo blocks the elbow strike.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malvo up against the cage.#T3#
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo wants a takedown.
Malvo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malvo is trying to drag Moru to the mat but Moru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malvo wants to get back to striking at distance but Moru won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Moru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malvo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Moru stalling against the cage.
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Moru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Moru working Malvo over with knees to the body.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malvo blocking some punches.
Moru misses with some punches.
Malvo tries to break the clinch but Moru is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Malvo goes for a double leg but Moru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moru continues to drive forward.
Malvo misses with a takedown attempt
and Moru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moru wants it to stay on the feet.
Moru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Malvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moru connects with a crisp jab.
Malvo tries to clinch but Moru moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malvo tries to clinch
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo blocks a jab.
Moru misses with a straight right. #T1#
Moru motions for Malvo to come forward. Moru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moru misses with a wild combination.
Moru fails to land with a series of punches.
Malvo fails with a takedown attempt.
Moru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malvo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malvo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Malvo throws a sloppy head kick and Moru moves out of range easily.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
Malvo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malvo shoots in but Moru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick.
Malvo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malvo wants to clinch
and Moru counters with a series of strikes. Malvo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malvo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Malvo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A low kick lands for Moru. #CL#
Malvo has managed to clinch.
Moru prevents Malvo from breaking the clinch.
Ma Moru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malvo tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moru stops a takedown attempt from Malvo.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malvo tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Malvo tries to pull guard but Moru holds him up against the cage and eventually Malvo drops back down to his feet.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malvo tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malvo wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malvo gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moru stalling.
Lorne Malvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

Ma Moru is the new bantamweight champion!
Ma Moru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 210 Gormsson vs Parade     
Date:   Sep 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura misses with a jab to the body
and Moru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moru circles away quickly and effectively.
Moru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Moru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Moru throws a body kick that misses.
Moru throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Bottura counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Bottura jumps into guard, dragging Moru to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Moru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Moru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Moru is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bottura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moru doesn't defend quickly enough and Bottura has managed to lock this one up! Can Moru escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bottura on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
An out of breath Caio Bottura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 203 Nao vs Singh     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Moru.
Moru misses with the combination.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Moru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar Chavez defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Moru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Moru throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Moru misses.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Moru avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moru swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Moru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez pushes Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
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!
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moru stalls.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Moru stalls.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Moru blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moru tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Moru blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T4#
Moru has Escobar Chavez pushed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moru looking to stall.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
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!
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez is working Moru over against the cage.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moru avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Moru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Moru strikes.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
An attempted straight right counter from Moru misses the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Moru slips under a jab.
Moru takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Moru's shoulder, as Moru tries to avoid the shot.
Moru throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moru moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Moru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Moru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moru throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru with a hook.
Moru misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Moru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Moru tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through Moru's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moru lands a nice looking body kick.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moru.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Moru is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar Chavez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
Moru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and Moru settles back down.
Moru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it well.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Moru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez tries a quick counter leg kick but Moru is wise to it.
Moru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right. #T4#
Moru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Moru's shoulder, as Moru tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Moru lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.#CL2#
Moru gets tackled into the cage by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez maintains the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Moru tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Moru tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Moru throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Moru's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Moru.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moru blocking some punches.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Moru is looking to control Escobar Chavez's arms but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar Chavez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moru blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez is working Moru over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Moru comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Moru is trying to stall.
Moru looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar Chavez is blocking nicely.
Moru prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #T4#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar Chavez blocks an elbow strike from Moru.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Moru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru misses with the head strike.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru stalling the fight.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CFC 428     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera fails with the takedown.#TD#
Huhrera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moru trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Moru looking for a sweep. Not yet Moru, not yet.
Huhrera landing some decent shots from guard.
Huhrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moru holds on and takes a little breather.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Huhrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Huhrera working some strikes from top position.
Huhrera trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
Huhrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moru is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
Huhrera is pushing down on Moru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moru is fighting to maintain full guard but Huhrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Moru defending well. #T2#
Huhrera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moru wants to get back to his feet.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Huhrera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moru is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huhrera 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huhrera 's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Moru just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Moru throwing sloppy strikes.
Moru missing with strikes from the back.
Moru missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Moru is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Huhrera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Huhrera for a finish.
Moru controlling well, preventing Huhrera from escaping the position.
My spies in The Coffee Shop inform me that Moru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moru somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Huhrera wants to escape the position.
Moru is not going to allow Huhrera to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB2#
Moru looking to break Huhrera 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Huhrera remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Moru will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Moru manages to sink in the hooks.
Huhrera is keeping busy.
Huhrera trying to control the hands but Moru breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera is trying to break free.
Even with his hooks in, Moru manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera breaks Moru's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #ES2#
Moru uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ma Moru will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Huhrera fails to land the takedown.
Moru wants to slow Huhrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Huhrera coming out on top.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huhrera shoots in but Moru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huhrera stuns Moru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Huhrera feints and as Moru raises his hands in defense, Huhrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moru controlling the position.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Moru is keeping the position.#T1#
Huhrera trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
Huhrera landing some decent shots from guard.
Huhrera stands up over Moru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Huhrera is working Moru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huhrera landing some decent shots from guard.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huhrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Moru has wrist control.
Huhrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huhrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Huhrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moru's guard.
Moru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huhrera .
Moru wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
Moru wants to get back to full guard.
Moru keeps trying to improve his position.
Moru preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Moru is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Moru trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huhrera scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Huhrera slips a nice elbow through Moru's hands, connecting with Moru's forehead.
Huhrera working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Moru actively working from the bottom here.
Huhrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Moru defends it.
Huhrera is looking to stall here but Moru recovers full guard.
Moru is trying to control the position but Huhrera postures up. #T4#
Huhrera postures up in Moru's guard and throws a big left but Moru blocks it.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huhrera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera managing to control the position.
Huhrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Huhrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huhrera misses with a body punch
and Huhrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moru sprawls well. Moru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Huhrera fails with the takedown
and Moru counters with a nice leg kick.
Huhrera blocks a jab.
Moru lands a jab to the head.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moru but Moru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Moru.
Moru slips a jab from Huhrera .
It seemed like Moru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Moru misses with a low kick.
Moru misses with a straight left.
Huhrera goes for a double leg but Moru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moru continues to drive forward.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt - Moru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Moru tries a quick counter leg kick but Huhrera is wise to it.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moru defends it nicely.
A big left from Huhrera misses.
Huhrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moru slaps away a takedown attempt from Huhrera , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
and Moru counters with a leg kick.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Huhrera throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Moru to counter with a crisp jab.
Moru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huhrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Moru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moru counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huhrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moru connects with a single shot there.
Huhrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Moru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Huhrera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Moru.
Huhrera goes for a double leg but Moru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moru continues to drive forward.
Moru works over Huhrera 's head and body with a nice combination.#T3##TD#
Huhrera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moru manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moru is pulling down on Huhrera 's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Moru has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Moru working for a triangle but Huhrera defends it easily.
Huhrera trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom. #T4#
Huhrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Moru has wrist control.
Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera stays in close to Moru's body and controls the position.
Huhrera preventing the sweep.
Moru working a defensive guard but Huhrera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Huhrera tries to move to mount but Moru blocks the move with his legs.
Moru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moru sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moru is doing well to control the position and prevent Huhrera from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moru 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

A very excited looking Ma Moru 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.

 

Event: PF23 Tiotio v Nti     
Date:   Jun 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Matus misses.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Moru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Moru tries to counter with a clinch but Matus shakes him off and moves away.
Moru thumps Matus with a low kick.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus throws a hook but Moru avoids it easily.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moru's sensitive parts.
Moru is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus cracks Moru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Moru decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matus's head.
Matus tries to roll over but Moru keeps him under control.
My spies in The Coffee Shop inform me that Moru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moru is keen to just control but Matus is a slippery customer.#T1#
Moru prevents Matus from improving his position.
Moru works his way into full mount!
Matus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Matus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Moru managing to control the position.
Moru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matus controls the pace.#SUB2#
Moru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus stays in close to Moru's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Moru has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moru.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Moru wants to control but Matus postures up.
Moru is looking to reverse the position.
Moru keeps trying to improve his position.
Moru being controlled for a moment.
Moru struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moru being controlled for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matus continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moru thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moru's hands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moru.
Moru misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moru taking a breather here.
Moru trying to control the position but Matus is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Moru stalls from top position.#T1#
Moru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matus wants to free his trapped foot but Moru is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moru wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Moru works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matus trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
Moru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Moru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moru sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ma Moru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moru is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Matus is refusing to be controlled, as Moru sits in half guard.
Moru is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moru throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moru avoids the attempt from Matus to control.
Moru controlling the position easily from mount.
Matus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moru avoids the attempt from Matus to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moru moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus cracks Moru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Moru jabs at Matus's body.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus avoids the body shot from Moru.
Matus misses with a right hand
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus cracks Moru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Matus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Matus as he connects with a hook.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Moru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matus's head backwards.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus throws the left hand but Moru avoids the punch easily.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Moru catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a combination that misses
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moru moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Matus.
Moru tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moru lands a head shot.
Matus with a nice calf kick.
Moru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Moru dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moru on the side of the head.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moru defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Moru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Matus misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Moru counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moru.
Matus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moru up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moru with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moru stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Moru leaning against his opponent.
Moru continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Matus prevents the takedown attempt.
Moru stalling in the clinch but Matus improves position.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru prevents a body shot from Matus.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Matus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Moru blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moru! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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 Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Juan Matus!

Don Juan Matus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PF18 Weight v Choo     
Date:   Jun 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru moves away from the strike by Knox.
Moru moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Moru counters with a nice leg kick.
Moru throws a leg kick but Knox checks it. #T1#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moru moves away.
Knox lands with a straight right. Moru didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Knox misses.
Moru gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Moru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moru tries to land a body kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Moru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moru is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox backing away here, and Moru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Moru misses.
Knox moves away from the strike by Moru.
Moru throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Moru looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox lands a jab to Moru's midsection.
A nice leg kick from Moru, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knox jabs Moru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox misses with a hook
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#T3#
Moru throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Moru walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Moru feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target. #TD2#
Moru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #T4#
Moru working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Moru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moru landing strikes.
Moru throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
Knox gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Moru is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ma Moru will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moru lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Moru moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moru circles away quickly and effectively.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moru. Moru obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Moru's shoulder, as Moru tries to avoid the shot.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moru.
A jab lands there for Moru.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moru with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Moru throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moru looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Moru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moru counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Moru. #TD2#
Moru shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moru throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Moru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Moru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moru pulls Knox in close to his closed guard and prevents Knox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Moru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moru looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox checks the leg kick.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox can't break the clinch.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moru lands a nice looking body kick.
Moru throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Moru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox misses with a left hand
enabling Moru to counter with a crisp jab.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a right hand
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a hook
and Moru counters with a left to the body.
Moru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Knox catches Moru right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though.
Moru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Moru counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moru misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moru attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Knox lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moru.
Moru finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru.
Knox throws a combination that misses
enabling Moru to counter with a crisp jab.
Eta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moru cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from Moru finds it's target.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Moru misses with a looping left.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moru.
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moru 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

An out of breath Ma Moru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PF12 Choo v Menezes     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dominiguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Moru to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dominiguez.
Moru keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominiguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dominiguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz Dominiguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dominiguez drives through and clinches with Moru against the cage.
Dominiguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Moru has double underhooks.
Moru misses with the head strike.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.
Moru has Dominiguez pressed against the cage, preventing Dominiguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dominiguez working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Moru.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dominiguez is trying to force a seperation but Moru has the dominant position.
Dominiguez can't break the clinch.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Dominiguez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Dominiguez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moru leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dominiguez tries to circle away but Moru has him pinned against the cage.
Dominiguez wants to break free but Moru has control.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.

Dominiguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dominiguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Moru to work.
Moru stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dominiguez's efforts to push away.

Moru breaks the clinch.
Moru connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Moru.
Moru connects with a body shot that sends Dominiguez's belly button to the back.
Dominiguez throws a right and a left that Moru avoids nicely.
Moru connects with a leg kick. Dominiguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moru swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominiguez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru keeps the fight on the outside.
Moru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dominiguez's sensitive parts.
Dominiguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Moru counter with a right hand.
Moru loads up on a big right hand but Dominiguez slips the punch.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominiguez lands a jab to the nose.
Moru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dominiguez throws a sloppy head kick and Moru moves out of range easily.
Moru misses with a hook. Dominiguez ducked under it nicely.
Moru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dominiguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Moru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dominiguez misses with the combination.
Moru misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Moru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Moru slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominiguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominiguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moru is looking to slow Dominiguez down with leg kicks.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but Moru moves away
and Moru counters with a good low kick that Dominiguez was not able to check.
Dominiguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moru momentarily.
Moru lands a leg kick that knocks Dominiguez off balance momentarily.
Dominiguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominiguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Moru backs away, Dominiguez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominiguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Dominiguez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Dominiguez shoots in but Moru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moru flicks out a counter leg kick but Dominiguez steps away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru tries to counter with a clinch but Dominiguez shakes him off and moves away.
Moru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dominiguez. That did some damage!
Moru wants to clinch up but Dominiguez keeps it at a distance.
Dominiguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominiguez tries to score with a low kick but Moru moves his leg out of the way.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dominiguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up
and Moru counters with a right hand to the body.
Dominiguez tries to clinch
and Dominiguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Moru.
Cruz Dominiguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominiguez closes the distance but Moru moves to the side
and Moru counters with a nice leg kick.
Dominiguez throws a right hand that Moru ducks under and follows up with a left that Moru also avoids with ease.
Moru loads up on a big right hand but Dominiguez slips the punch.
Dominiguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moru.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but Moru moves out of range.
Moru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominiguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dominiguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moru counters with a thumping low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moru.
Moru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dominiguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moru blocks a head kick by Dominiguez.
Moru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moru thumps Dominiguez with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but Moru moves out of range.
Dominiguez throws a head kick that misses
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominiguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moru counters with a left to the body.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Moru rushes Dominiguez and presses him up against the cage.
Dominiguez has had enough of the clinch but Moru keeps him there for the moment.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dominiguez is defending well for now.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Dominiguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moru throws a hook but Dominiguez avoids it easily.
Dominiguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Moru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dominiguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominiguez moves to clinch but Moru breaks away
and Moru counters with a slapping leg kick.

Moru takes the fight into the clinch.
Moru is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Moru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Dominiguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dominiguez misses with a two punch combination.
Moru throws a shot from downtown. Dominiguez moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Dominiguez misses
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominiguez misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Moru.
Dominiguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominiguez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moru.
Moru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moru blocks a head kick by Dominiguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominiguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Dominiguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Moru tenderised Dominiguez's leg. Dominiguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dominiguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dominiguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up.
Moru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moru scores with a leg kick.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but Moru is having none of it.
It seemed like Moru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dominiguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Moru enables Dominiguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moru manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Moru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominiguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominiguez preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Moru working for submissions but it's allowed Dominiguez to get to half guard.
Cruz Dominiguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru is concentrating on defense, preventing Dominiguez from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru wants to get back to full guard.
Moru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moru pulls Dominiguez in close to prevent any damage.
Moru is trying to keep Dominiguez in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab lands there for Dominiguez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moru stuffs the takedown.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moru counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dominiguez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dominiguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominiguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dominiguez throws a head kick that misses.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but Moru is having none of it.
Dominiguez misses with a double jab
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moru 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

Ma Moru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PF9 Alcala v Choo     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Doctore walks into a straight right hand from Moru.#CUT2#
It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
Doctore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moru shapes to counter with a head kick.
Moru lands a head shot.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moru manages to avoid it.
As Doctore backs off Moru throws a huge counter combo but Doctore manages to avoid it all.
Doctore needs to keep his hands up - Moru had a free shot at his head there.
Moru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
letting Doctore counter with a right hand.
Moru throws a leg kick but Doctore checks it.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Doctore moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moru, as that shot connected. #T1#
Doctore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doctore is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Doctore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Moru scoring well with a low kick there.
Moru darts in looking for a takedown but Doctore gets double underhooks and turns Moru into the cage.
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moru manages to avoid it.
Moru avoids the head kick by Doctore.
A countering left hand to the body from Moru misses.
Moru misses with the combination.
Moru throws a leg kick which misses Doctore's front leg but catches the back leg as Doctore tries to avoid it. #T2#
That kick from Moru tenderised Doctore's leg. Doctore is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Moru misses
and Doctore counters with a nice kick to the body.
Moru misses with a right hand
and Moru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Moru forces Doctore back against the cage and clinches.
Moru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Doctore. #T3##BC2#
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Moru closes the distance and pushes Doctore back into the cage.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.
Moru scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doctore being controlled against the cage.
Moru receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Moru breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Moru tries for a takedown but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doctore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moru lands a slapping body shot.
Doctore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Doctore.
It looked like Doctore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doctore is out of range and Moru settles back down.
Doctore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Moru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oenomaus Doctore's cut.
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#
Moru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doctore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doctore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moru looks to clinch
and Doctore counters with a straight right hand.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Doctore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Doctore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doctore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doctore.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moru! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moru, right into the meat.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Moru throws a low kick but Doctore avoids it.
Moru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doctore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru defending well as Doctore loads up on a big left hand.
Doctore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doctore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doctore lands with a shot to the body.
Doctore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Doctore misses its target.#T2#
Moru misses with a leg kick
and Doctore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doctore.
The fighters circling - Moru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doctore throws a right hand that Moru ducks under and follows up with a left that Moru also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru wants to clinch
and Doctore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Moru misses.
Doctore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moru.
Moru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doctore tried to counter with a leg kick but Moru avoided it.
Moru misses with a left hand
and Doctore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Moru is rocked!
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Doctore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru is breathing heavily.
Doctore drops Moru with a big left hand! Moru is injured, injured bad! Doctore jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: PF4 Weight v Rigano     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Moru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dominiguez looks to land a combination. Moru sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dominiguez lands with a slapping head kick.
Cruz Dominiguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominiguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moru has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dominiguez fails to land the takedown.
Moru wants to counter with a clinch but Dominiguez pushes him away.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dominiguez throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Dominiguez moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru has Dominiguez pressed against the cage, preventing Dominiguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Dominiguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dominiguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominiguez throws a head kick but Moru moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Moru - just one landing. #T1#
Dominiguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Moru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dominiguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Dominiguez's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moru keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominiguez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Dominiguez. Those never looked like landing.
Moru tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dominiguez looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.
Dominiguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but Moru is having none of it.
Moru jabs Dominiguez right on the nose. Dominiguez blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Moru connects with a solid leg kick.
Dominiguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dominiguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Dominiguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru tests Dominiguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moru.
Dominiguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moru throws out a counter right but Dominiguez avoids it with no problem.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Dominiguez sees coming a mile off.
Dominiguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dominiguez's sensitive parts.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominiguez throws a combination that misses
and Moru counters with a good low kick that Dominiguez was not able to check. #CL#
Dominiguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moru with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
A short right from Moru on the inside.
Moru slows down the pace here.
Moru lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dominiguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru leaning against his opponent.
Moru pushes Dominiguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominiguez is trying to break the clinch but Moru is controlling him.
Moru with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Moru stalling in the clinch.
Dominiguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominiguez blocks a head kick by Moru. #CL2#
Moru clinches.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.
Dominiguez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moru has Dominiguez pushed against the cage.
Dominiguez is pressed up against the cage. Moru has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dominiguez down to the mat. Dominiguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Dominiguez forces Moru back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dominiguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moru connects with a leg kick. Dominiguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moru cracks Dominiguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moru lands a really nice looking cross but Dominiguez seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Moru.
Dominiguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dominiguez misses with a kick to the body.
Moru throws a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Dominiguez as Moru shoots in.
Dominiguez tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dominiguez's head.
Dominiguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Moru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dominiguez.
It seemed like Moru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominiguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dominiguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominiguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moru swinging wildly here.
Dominiguez misses with a kick to the body.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Dominiguez pushes Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominiguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Moru won't allow it. #BC2#
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dominiguez rushes Moru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moru gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Moru pushes Dominiguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominiguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moru throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dominiguez avoids the elbow strike from Moru, against the cage.
Dominiguez is trying to push Moru away but Moru has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominiguez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dominiguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Moru looks to land a left hand but Dominiguez moved out of range nicely.
Dominiguez tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
and Moru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Dominiguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Dominiguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dominiguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dominiguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moru.
Moru scores with a nice strike.
Dominiguez swings for the body but Moru moves out of range.
Moru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dominiguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Moru.
Jab from Moru.
Dominiguez dodges the punch combination from Moru. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominiguez moves to clinch but Moru breaks away
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dominiguez is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Moru.
Dominiguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru feints a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Dominiguez.
Dominiguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominiguez looks to clinch
and Dominiguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Dominiguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moru looks to land a right hand but Dominiguez moved out of range.
Dominiguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Moru counters with a good low kick that Dominiguez was not able to check.
Moru blocks a head kick by Dominiguez. #CL#
Dominiguez closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dominiguez takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dominiguez is defended easily by Moru.
Moru is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dominiguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moru.
Moru tries to clinch but Dominiguez moves out of range.
Dominiguez has his takedown stuffed
and Moru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moru. That's going to slow Dominiguez down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Moru tenderised Dominiguez's leg. Dominiguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dominiguez moves to clinch but Moru breaks away
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominiguez slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dominiguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dominiguez tries to clinch but Moru is having none of it. #CL#
Dominiguez clinches up against the cage.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
Moru tries to work over Dominiguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dominiguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dominiguez pushes Moru up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Moru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominiguez throws a lazy body kick
and Moru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dominiguez's knee momentarily.
Dominiguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moru counters with a good low kick that Dominiguez was not able to check.
Moru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Dominiguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moru is out of range and Dominiguez settles back down.
Dominiguez with a poor takedown
and Moru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dominiguez's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Dominiguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominiguez throws a leg kick
and Moru counters with a left and a right that stings Dominiguez.
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!
A jab from Moru finds it's way through Dominiguez's defenses.
Dominiguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Moru tries to counter it with a takedown but Dominiguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moru throws a head kick that half lands.
Moru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Dominiguez misses
and Moru counters with a two punch combo.
Dominiguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moru.
Cruz Dominiguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dominiguez takes a step back to recover.
Dominiguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Dominiguez tries to clinch but Moru is having none of it.
Moru throws a big counter head kick but Dominiguez avoids it with no problem.
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dominiguez.
Dominiguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominiguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moru cracks Dominiguez with a good jab.
Dominiguez needs to keep his hands up - Moru had a free shot at his head there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dominiguez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch but Dominiguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dominiguez fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Moru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dominiguez if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab by Moru.
Moru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru thuds his right hand into Dominiguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dominiguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moru. Moru obviously looking to wear him down.
Dominiguez misses with a few strikes there.
Moru throws a big counter head kick but Dominiguez avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Dominiguez misses.
Dominiguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dominiguez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dominiguez moves out of range as Moru throws a body kick.
Dominiguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Moru counters with a good low kick that Dominiguez was not able to check.
Dominiguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dominiguez throws a nice looking combination but Moru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dominiguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moru is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

Ma Moru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PF1 Gregor v Umm     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Moru slips a straight right by Lennon.
Lennon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it.
As Lennon backs off Moru throws a huge counter combo but Lennon manages to avoid it all.
Lennon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lennon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Lennon misses with an uppercut. Moru saw that one coming.
Lennon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moru to score with a decent uppercut.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lennon throws a lazy body kick
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Lennon is predictable there
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moru takes a swing at Lennon's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Moru. #T1#
A big right from Lennon misses.
Moru throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Lennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lennon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lennon moves out of range of the body kick from Moru.
A little feinted left hand from Lennon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moru misses with a low kick.
Lennon tries to counter by clinching up but Moru breaks away and moves out of range.
Lennon throws a nice looking combination but Moru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennon is just out of range.
Lennon defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Moru blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Moru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lennon misses with a low kick as Moru jumps back.
Lennon is looking to clinch.
Moru feints a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lennon. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lennon misses the target.
Moru throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Moru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Lennon's head coaches at LA Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moru keeps the fight on the outside.
Moru lands a jab to the nose.
Moru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lennon's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru connects with a solid leg kick.
Lennon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moru tried to score with a low kick but Lennon checks it.
Lennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moru.
Lennon looks to land a right hand but Moru moved out of range.
Lennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lennon closes the distance and clinches.
Lennon scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru blocking some punches.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands. #T3#
Moru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lennon tries to clinch but Moru moves out of range.
Lennon lands a head kick!
Moru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lennon wants to clinch.
Lennon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Moru throws out a counter right but Lennon avoids it with no problem.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Lennon misses
and Lennon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Lennon tries to land a body kick
and Moru counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lennon.
Moru throws a lazy right hand but Lennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moru throws a series of punches but Lennon avoids them all with ease.
Moru checks the leg kick.
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!
Lennon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lennon checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Lennon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Lennon lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Moru sprawling to the canvas. Lennon follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Moru hang on? #ROC#
Moru is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennon lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Moru! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lennon jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lennon!
John Lennon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EMP Graves vs Wood     
Date:   Feb 23, 2020
#R1#
Power cracks the inside of Moru's front leg.
Moru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Power is out of range. #CL#
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #BC2#
Moru breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Moru.
Moru throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power is looking to counter the offense by Moru and move into the clinch.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Moru tries to get set, Power tries to push him back and clinch up but Moru manages to avoid the attempt.
Moru throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moru throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Moru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Moru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moru under the eye.
Power feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moru with a jab.
Power pushes Moru away with a front kick.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Moru missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Moru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power tries to clinch
and Moru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Power throws a front kick aimed at Moru's knee but Moru avoids it well. #CL#
Power has closed the distance and engaged Moru in a clinch.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moru avoids it.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Moru avoids the damage to the body.
Moru blocks a body shot from Power.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Moru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Moru has Power pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Moru misses with a knee strike.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Power lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moru lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Power.
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
Moru blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Moru prevents a body shot from Power.
Moru avoiding damage.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moru avoids it.
Moru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power pushes Moru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Moru stalling the fight.
Moru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Power dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moru throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Power scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Moru.
Moru looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power throws a hook to the side of Moru's head but Moru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moru slips under a jab from Power.
Power scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moru can do to turn this around?
Power bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moru throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Moru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.#T1#
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a double jab.
Power misses with a body kick.
Moru scores with a jab to the body.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moru slips a jab from Power.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
Moru sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Power lunges at Moru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moru's hand.
Power looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Moru defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target. #CL#
Power clinches with his opponent.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Moru - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Power is leaning against Moru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power digs a right hand underneath Moru's ribcage. Moru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moru tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Moru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Moru.
Power pushes Moru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Nice elbow from Moru.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Moru.
Moru avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power lands a body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru blocks a body shot from Power.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Moru blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Power working Moru over with knees to the body.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Moru is trying to stall.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Power dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Power as Moru shoots in.
Power blocks a low kick nicely.
Moru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Moru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Power lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Power clinches up with Moru and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moru leaning his opponent against the cage.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moru blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Moru stalling in the clinch but Power improves position.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moru.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moru is defending well for now.
Moru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moru avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moru looking to slow down the pace here.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Power.
Moru prevents a body shot from Power.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Moru has Power pushed against the cage.
Moru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power blocks a body shot from Moru. #T3#
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moru.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru looking to slow down the pace here.
Moru trying to stall but Power improves his position.
Power lands a good knee to the midsection. Moru won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moru trying to stall but Power improves his position.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moru.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moru blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moru.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moru's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moru's efforts to push away.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power misses with the head strike.
Moru is trying to stall.
Moru tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Moru misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Power!

Thomas Power bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EMP Verygood vs Jaroslav 2     
Date:   Jan 26, 2020
#R1#
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lê throws a shot to the body.
Lê jabs Moru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Moru should have avoided that one.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.
Lê misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moru checks a leg kick.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Lê blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Moru unleashes a big counter combination but Lê bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lê defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Moru fakes the leg kick and cracks Lê in the body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lê jabs Moru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lê throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Lê pushes Moru away with a front kick.
Moru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moru.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê.
Moru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Moru persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lê throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moru counters with a nice body shot.
Moru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moru counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Moru looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Lê lands a jab to Moru's midsection.
Moru throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lê lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê lands a front kick.
Moru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
As Lê backs off Moru throws a huge counter combo but Lê manages to avoid it all.
Lê keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moru on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Moru looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
A shot to the body from Lê misses
and Moru counters with a head kick.
A big left from Moru misses.
Lê takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
Moru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Moru thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê. #CL#
Lê clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Lê lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Moru lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê scores with a jab.
Moru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Lê avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lê misses with a body shot.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê cracks Moru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moru misses with a shot to the body
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Moru has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.#T1#
Lê is leaning against Moru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.#BC#
Lê pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê lands with a straight right. Moru didn't see that one coming.
Lê feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moru's calf.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Lê scores with a jab. Moru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moru can do to turn this around?
Moru is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru scores with the left hand. Lê knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Moru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru throws a nice looking combination but Lê bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lê catches Moru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Moru takes one to the chin there.
Moru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lê avoids the body shot from Moru.
Lê takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
Moru scores with a jab to the head.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Lê throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Lê swings for the body but Moru moves out of range.
Moru staying out of range there.
Lê misses with a hook
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Moru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lê misses with a hook to the body
and Moru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Lê pushes Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê pushes Moru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Moru wants to get back to striking at distance but Lê won't allow it.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moru is trying to stall.
Moru just leaning against Lê, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Lê pushes Moru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moru moves away from the strike by Lê.
Moru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Moru misses.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moru avoids the body shot from Lê.
Moru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê looks for the body kick but Moru saw that one coming.
Moru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Moru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moru works Lê's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Moru.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moru, as that shot connected. #T1#
Lê moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Moru misses with the combination.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Moru seems unphased.
Moru needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê scores with a jab.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru. #T2#
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Moru's head. #BC#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lê with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Moru drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Lê throws a lazy uppercut
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Lê tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Moru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moru scrambles back to his feet.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lê.
Lê sizes up Moru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Jab by Lê.
Nice shot by Lê.#T4#
Moru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lê scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moru in his tracks.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Moru counters with a takedown into side control.
Lê struggling a bit here.
Moru looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lê is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lê is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moru is trying to control the action in half guard but Lê is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lê, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: EMP Asham vs Marley     
Date:   Dec 22, 2019
#R1#
A head kick misses from Moru.
Moru scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nagasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Moru walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Nagasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moru controls Nagasaki momentarily but Nagasaki frees himself.
Moru wants to hit a switch here but Nagasaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moru there!
Moru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru regains half guard.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Moru's head. #T1#
Moru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moru.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagasaki won't allow Moru to sweep him here.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Moru trying to control the position.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Moru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there. #T2#
Nagasaki stands up over Moru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagasaki won't allow Moru to sweep him here.
Moru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Moru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki distracts Moru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moru is keeping the position for now.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Moru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Nagasaki works over Moru with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Moru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Moru throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Moru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki works over Moru with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Moru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Moru's brow. #ROC2#
Moru is rocked!
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Moru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Moru covers up, he's hurt! Nagasaki keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nagasaki and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nagasaki can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness 23 Crab vs Moru 2     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019
#R1#
Moru throws a lazy right hand but The Crab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crab drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moru sprawls and moves away.
The Crab takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Moru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Crab doesn't seem bothered though.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
The Crab gets the takedown into side control.
Moru is looking to regain half guard here but The Crab keeps moving and retains side control.
Moru wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moru struggling a bit here.
Moru tries to buck The Crab off but The Crab is having none of it.
Moru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Moru is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru stops The Crab from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Crab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
The Crab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru can't do much from the bottom here.
The Crab wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is trying to control The Crab's posture but The Crab avoids it.
Moru is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
The Crab is trying to get an arm triangle but Moru is defending well.
Moru avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Crab. #T3#
Moru wants to control but The Crab postures up.
The Crab controls the position.
Moru is trying to improve his position.
Moru is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Crab off and has taken his back!
Moru has good solid back control here.
The Crab can't escape the position.
The Crab manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moru's guard. Nice work there by The Crab.
The Crab tries to free his leg and advance position but Moru is retaining full guard.
Moru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Crab looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Moru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Moru stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Crab to get to his feet.
Moru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moru has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The Crab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moru swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Moru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moru is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Moru circles away and we're back to standing.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moru.
We've been told by The Crab's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
The Crab shoots in and bounces Moru off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moru wants to stand up but The Crab is controlling him. #SUB#
The Crab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moru has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Moru passes The Crab's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is trying to control. The Crab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
The Crab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
The Crab is trying to get back to full guard.
The Crab is working hard here to advance position.
Moru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moru is taking a breather. The Crab 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.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moru seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Moru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moru wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crab keeps working.
Moru prevents The Crab from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Crab is refusing to be controlled, as Moru sits in half guard. #SUB#
The Crab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moru's back!#SUB#
The Crab looking for the RNC.
Moru is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The Crab is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #ES2#
Moru is trying to shake The Crab off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! The Crab won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Moru. #T3#
Moru lands with a kick to the temple. The Crab shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moru lands with a straight right. The Crab didn't see that one coming.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crab moves away from the strike by Moru.
The Crab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moru looks to land a left hand but The Crab moved out of range nicely.
Moru's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Crab under the eye.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moru. That's going to slow The Crab down.
Moru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moru throws a shot to the body. #CL#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab fails to pull guard.
Moru lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.#T4#
The Crab is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moru is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moru tries a body shot but The Crab blocks it.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Crab is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Crab is defending well for now.
Moru misses with the head strike.
Moru throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Crab blocks it with crossed arms.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of The Crab's head. #BC2#
Moru breaks the clinch.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
Moru is looking to slow The Crab down with leg kicks.
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Moru swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Moru scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab shoots in but no luck this time.
The Crab moves away from the strike by Moru.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moru. Moru obviously looking to wear him down.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moru dips to his left and cracks The Crab with an uppercut!
Moru loads up on a big right hand but The Crab slips the punch.
Moru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
letting Moru counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crab manages to avoid it.
Moru misses with the combination. #T1#
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moru throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As The Crab backs off Moru throws a huge counter combo but The Crab manages to avoid it all.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab drops his hands momentarily and Moru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
The Crab has managed to clinch.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
The Crab drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moru pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crab is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Crab fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Moru. Beautiful body shot.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
Moru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab tries to counter with a takedown but Moru is quick to defend against it.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Crab.
Moru cracks The Crab with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Crab takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Moru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Crab cracks Moru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Crab lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Moru coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Moru.
The Crab darts in looking for a takedown but Moru gets double underhooks and turns The Crab into the cage.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Moru throws a one two combo.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Moru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donk. Moru catches The Crab right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moru.
The Crab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moru can pounce on him.
The Crab takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Crab walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moru throws a good cross that connects.
Moru digs a good hook to The Crab's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru. #T4#
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moru lands a nice hook to The Crab's body. The Crab takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Moru, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Moru against the cage but Moru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moru connects with a body shot.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Moru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Moru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moru misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moru 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

An out of breath and clearly excited Ma Moru thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Henry The Crab was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: Madness 21 Moru vs Crab     
Date:   Nov 10, 2019
#R1#
The Crab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moru sprawls well. Moru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moru throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moru sprawls well. Moru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
Moru throws a quick counter head kick but The Crab was just out of range.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
Moru is looking to slow The Crab down with leg kicks.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moru circles away.#CL#
Moru has closed the distance and engaged The Crab in a clinch. #T1##TD2#
The Crab gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moru gets back to full guard.
The Crab prevents Moru from getting back to his feet.
The Crab engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moru looking for a sweep. Not yet Moru, not yet.
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moru trying to strike off his back.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Crab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moru wants to stand and escape but The Crab is having none of it. #T2#
We've been hearing good reports from Moru's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moru keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Crab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moru is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
The Crab working for a triangle but Moru defends it easily.
The Crab tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Crab has his foot on Moru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moru works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moru wants to stand but The Crab is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
The Crab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The Crab postures up.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Moru.
Moru is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Moru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Crab defends well.
Moru trying to keep a closed guard but The Crab is proving a slippery customer.
The Crab sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Crab pushing down on Moru's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moru gets full guard.
The Crab trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Moru can't keep his opponent in guard - The Crab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moru is not content to let The Crab control the position.
Moru works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Moru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moru wants to sweep but no luck.
Moru keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Crab is just content to waste time from the top position. Moru takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The Crab cracks Moru with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.#CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch successfully.
Moru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moru throws a punch but it's blocked by The Crab.
The Crab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moru after a bit of a struggle.
Moru prevents the takedown attempt.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Crabs head.
Moru gets underhooks to prevent The Crab's takedown attempt.
The Crab goes for a takedown attempt but Moru pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
Moru lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Crab's sensitive parts.
The Crab takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Moru misses with the head strike. #T1#
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Crab.
The Crab scores with a shoulder strike.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
The Crab tightens his grip and picks Moru up, before dumping him to the ground. Moru manages to land in guard.
Moru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moru throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Moru wants to get back to his feet but The Crab is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Crab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moru keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
Moru is looking to stand up but The Crab isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The Crab preventing the sweep.
Moru has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Moru.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Moru, which made it look bad.
Moru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Crab.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru lands an overhand right.
Moru slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Moru as The Crab shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. The Crab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru throws a leg kick which misses The Crab's front leg but catches the back leg as The Crab tries to avoid it.
The Crab ducks right into an uppercut from Moru. #T3#
A combination from Moru does no damage.
Moru thows a leg kick but The Crab checks it #TD2#
and The Crab counters with a shoot takedown. Moru fights it but they end up in guard.
The Crab won't allow Moru to get back to his feet.
The Crab throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Crab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab preventing the sweep.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Moru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moru wants to sweep here but The Crab controlling him for the moment.
Moru keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
Moru 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.#T4##SUB#
Moru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Crab defends it easily.
The Crab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
The Crab has gone for a leg lock! Moru slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Crab's guard.#REVR#
Moru wants to stand but The Crab is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moru showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Crab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moru is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that second round.
That's time! Moru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ma Moru is winning the standup battle so far.
Moru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moru lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Crab's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moru. That's going to slow The Crab down.
Moru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
Moru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moru misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moru.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moru as he avoids it easily.
Moru connects with a leg kick. The Crab looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moru. Moru obviously looking to wear him down.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moru circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru thumps The Crab with a low kick.
Moru lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Moru.
The Crab trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom. #T1#
The Crab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Crab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moru's guard.
Moru holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Moru is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well.
The Crab is keen to just control but Moru is a slippery customer.
The Crab might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moru haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moru wants to get back to his feet.
The Crab wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Moru is defending against the submission attempts here by The Crab.
The Crab wants to take a breather but Moru is having none of it.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Crab sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
A shot to the liver by Moru. Beautiful body shot.
The Crab throws a hook but Moru blocks it.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Moru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch but Moru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Moru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Crab stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moru.
The Crab blocks a jab.
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moru pinned against the cage. Moru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Moru connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Moru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Moru on the inside.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Crab is keeping busy.
Moru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moru misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
The Crab turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Crab manages to end up in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Moru is right now.
Moru is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The Crab throws an elbow but Moru slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
The Crab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moru is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moru keeping control of the position.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

After the big win, Ma Moru made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: Madness 19 Ribbitt vs McKenna     
Date:   Oct 27, 2019
#R1##CL#
Moru clinches up with Bak and pushes him back against the cage.
Bak is trying to stall.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Bak avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Bak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moru obliges.
Moru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Bak tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moru just leaning against Bak, taking a breather.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak is working Moru over against the cage.
Bak blocking some punches.
Moru connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bak's face.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bak blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A short left from Moru.
Bak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bak landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bak.
Bak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru tries to land knees in the clinch but Bak avoids the damage to the body.
Bak blocks a body shot from Moru.
Moru working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Moru with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bak misses with a punch to the body.
Bak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bak trying to land knees to the body.
Bak scores with a shot to the side of Moru's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak tries to stall but Moru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bak blocking some punches.
Bak lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Bak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Moru throws a punch but it's blocked by Bak.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
Bak pushes off an throws an elbow but Moru leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Bak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru misses with a knee to the head.
Moru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bak - that landed with a thud.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru lands a knee to the body.
Bak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bak lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Moru tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bak misses with the head strike.
Moru lands with a short shot to the head.
Bak prevents a body shot from Moru.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru lands a hook that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Moru prevents a body shot from Bak.
Moru trying to stall but Bak improves his position.
Good body shot from Bak.
Bak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moru blocks it with crossed arms.
Moru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
Bak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moru tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
The referee calls for Moru to work.
Bak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bak misses with a body punch.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moru throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moru pushes Bak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of Bak's head.
Moru looking to throw knees to the head but Bak is blocking nicely.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
Bak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Bak slowing the pace effectively.
Moru comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morus head.
Bak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bak can turn it around.
Moru is looking to control Bak's arms but Bak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
Bak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Moru misses with a hook
enabling Bak to counter with a crisp jab.
Bak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bak moves into the clinch.
Moru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moru misses with a knee to the head.
Bak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moru taking a breather.
Moru misses with some punches.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baks head.
Moru tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bak managing to block the knees to the body from Moru.
Moru blocks a body shot from Bak.
Bak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bak can do to turn this around?
Moru is looking to control Bak's arms but Bak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moru connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bak's face.
Bak blocks a body shot from Moru.
Bak tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Moru managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bak.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
Ma Moru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru has Bak pushed against the cage.
A short right from Bak on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moru.
Bak pushes Moru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Bak.
Nice body punch from Moru.
Bak working aggressively here.
Bak tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bak lands a left hand.
Moru can't find room to land a body shot as Bak controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Bak. #T2#
Moru with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moru blocks a body shot from Bak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
Bak blocks a body shot from Moru.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moru is looking to break free of the clinch but Bak has double underhooks.
Bak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moru.
Bak slows down the pace here.
Bak trying to land knees to the body.
Moru misses with the head strike.
Moru misses with some punches. #T3#
Bak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Moru.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bak tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Bak back against the cage.
A short left from Bak.
Bak stalling the fight.
Moru prevents a body shot from Bak.
Moru with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bak blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Moru.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bak.
Moru tries to land a knee to the head but Bak blocks with his arms.
Bak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morus head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Bak.
Bak stalling.
Moru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moru tries a body shot but Bak blocks it.
Bak has Moru pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Moru.
Bak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bak misses with a punch to the body.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru lands a shoulder strike.
Moru missing with knees to the body.
Bak tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Bak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moru misses with a knee to the head.
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 Ma Moru 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 low kick from Moru misses
and Moru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Moru gets tackled into the cage by Bak. Bak maintains the clinch.
Bak struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
Moru trying to control the position but instead, Bak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moru into the cage.
Bak pushes Moru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru takes a shot to the head.
Bak tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Bak back against the cage.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bak up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak misses with a body punch.
Moru trying to stall but Bak improves his position.
Bak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
A short left from Bak. #T1#
Moru prevents a body shot from Bak.
Bak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moru tries a body shot but Bak blocks it.
Bak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bak lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Moru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bak is working Moru over against the cage.
Bak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
Moru swings wildly with an uppercut but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bak has Moru pressed against the cage.
Moru works on Bak's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Moru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Bak.
Bak lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moru.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moru digs a right hand into Bak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bak's gas tank.
Moru blocks a body shot from Bak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moru creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Nice body punch from Bak.
Bak gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of Bak's head.
A nice left hand lands by Bak.
Bak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moru.
Moru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Gun Seok Bak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bak lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bak.
Bak tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Bak back against the cage.
Bak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moru up against the cage.
Moru prevents a body shot from Bak.
Moru avoiding damage as Bak throws knees to the body.
Bak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bak blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bak.
Bak tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Bak back against the cage. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bak can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Bak fails to land.
Bak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moru up against the cage.
Bak misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gun Seok Bak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moru 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

Ma Moru took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Madness 17 Cobb vs Ruas     
Date:   Oct 13, 2019
#R1#
Moru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woods. Woods circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moru defends it nicely.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Moru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a poor cross that misses
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Moru looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moru, right into the meat.
Moru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woods scores with the left hand. Moru knows he should have avoided that one.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
A head kick misses from Moru.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woods counters with a left to the body.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moru throws a good cross that connects.
Moru wants to land a leg kick but Woods is out of range.
Moru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Woods on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Woods misses its target.#T3#
Moru throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.
Moru throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Woods fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woods is defending well for now.
Woods blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Woods pulls Moru into guard.
Moru tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Moru trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Moru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Woods wants to control but Moru postures up.
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
Moru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Woods struggling a bit here.
Woods is trying to improve his position.
Moru tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Woods tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Woods eats them both and turns towards Moru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moru.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Moru lands but Woods takes it in his stride.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods slips a jab from Moru.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range. #T1#
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Moru misses with a looping left.
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru lands a right hook to the body.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moru misses with a low kick.
It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Woods takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Moru lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
A punch combination from Moru misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moru stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Moru looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well.
Woods tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moru manages to circle out of the way.
Moru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Moru misses with a head kick.
Moru throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
Moru throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.#T3#
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react.
Moru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru.
Moru with a jab.
Moru throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Moru only half commits.
Woods walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moru.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moru.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Moru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moru throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice cross by Woods.
Woods is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moru thinking.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru misses with a right hand
and Woods counters with a left to the body.
Moru swinging wildly here.
Moru lands a two punch combo.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Moru counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moru tries to work over Woods's front leg with a kick but Woods checks it.
The fighters circling - Moru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moru throws a combination that misses
and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moru lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Woods looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Woods forces Moru back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Woods successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Moru tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moru wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
Woods has a closed guard, preventing Moru from standing up. #SUB#
Moru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moru has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Woods throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moru escapes and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control!
An elbow from Moru crashes against the mat. #T2#
Moru wants to stand but Woods has his arm trapped.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Moru decides to stand up, so the ref orders Woods to his feet.
Moru jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moru scoring well with a low kick there.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moru.
Woods slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woods. That did some damage!
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Moru works over Woods's head and body with a nice combination.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Moru scores with a body shot.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moru tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moru lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Moru throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moru lands with a shot to the body.
Moru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Moru.
Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Woods moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moru lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
Moru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Woods to score with a decent uppercut.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

Ma Moru took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: AEW 31     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Poulsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Poulsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poulsen misses with an uppercut. Moru saw that one coming.
Moru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vang Poulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poulsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Moru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moru moves away.
Poulsen swings for the body but Moru moves out of range.
Poulsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poulsen checks a leg kick.
Poulsen ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Poulsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Poulsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moru checks a low kick from Poulsen.
Poulsen throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Moru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poulsen.
Poulsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moru misses with a right hand
and Moru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Moru as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Moru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Poulsen - just one landing.
Poulsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Poulsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moru counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Poulsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Poulsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moru throws a right and a left that Poulsen avoids nicely.
Poulsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moru misses with a leg kick.
Moru lands a jab to Poulsen's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Poulsen - just one landing.
Poulsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Moru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moru moves out of range as Poulsen strikes.
Moru lands with a nice combination. Poulsen backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target.
Poulsen tests Moru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poulsen scores with a head kick.
Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poulsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Moru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poulsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poulsen is looking to counter punch.
Poulsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Moru misses the shot to the body.
Poulsen misses with a wild body shot.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Poulsen sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Moru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poulsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poulsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Moru lands with a nice combination. Poulsen backs away looking to recover.
Poulsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moru misses with a low kick.
Moru throws a body kick that misses.
Poulsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poulsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Moru.
Poulsen checks the leg kick.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poulsen.
Poulsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Poulsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen.#T4#
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Poulsen is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Moru. Those never looked like landing.
Moru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poulsen's calf.
Moru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Poulsen misses the target.
Poulsen avoids a kick to the body.
Moru throws a shot from downtown. Poulsen moves away and avoids it.
Moru throws a hook but Poulsen avoids it easily.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Poulsen ducks down to avoid it.
Moru lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poulsen throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poulsen throws a hook but Moru blocks it.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Poulsen moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Poulsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poulsen misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moru.
A big right from Poulsen misses.
Moru is looking to land body kicks.
Poulsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Poulsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moru scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poulsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru tries a quick counter leg kick but Poulsen is wise to it.
Poulsen lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Moru lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moru pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Moru avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Poulsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poulsen takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
Poulsen misses with a straight right.
Moru tries to move into range but Poulsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moru misses with a hook to the body
and Moru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poulsen takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
Moru moves out of range as Poulsen strikes.
Moru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poulsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Poulsen.
A countering left hand to the body from Moru misses.
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poulsen throws a hook but Moru blocks it.
Moru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moru lands a two punch combo. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moru misses the shot to the body.
Poulsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru scores with a jab.
Moru misses with a head kick.
Poulsen throws a big shot that misses.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poulsen moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poulsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moru manages to avoid it.
Moru takes a swing at Poulsen's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Moru misses.
Poulsen clobbers Moru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moru moves away.
Moru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poulsen.#T3#
Poulsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moru lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moru.
Moru takes one on the button.
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Moru.
Poulsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulsen throws a wild body kick that Moru sees coming a mile off.
Moru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Poulsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moru.
A lazy body kick from Moru
and Poulsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poulsen throws a head kick that misses.
Moru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poulsen throws out the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Poulsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moru.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru lands a lovely overhand right.
Poulsen swings for the body but Moru moves out of range. #T4#
Poulsen throws a body kick that misses
and Moru counters with a nice body shot.
Moru scores with a leg kick.
Poulsen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Moru to counter with a crisp jab.
Poulsen swings for the body but Moru moves out of range.
Moru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poulsen walks into a jab.
Poulsen missing with a left hand there. Moru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poulsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru misses with a hook. Poulsen ducked under it nicely.
Poulsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poulsen throws a hook but Moru avoids it easily.
Moru throws a body punch but Poulsen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Poulsen.
Moru is looking to chop away at Poulsen's legs.
Poulsen walks into a left hand.
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 Vang Poulsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poulsen.
Poulsen throws a hook to the side of Moru's head but Moru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moru tries a quick counter leg kick but Poulsen is wise to it.
Moru throws a right hand that Poulsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Poulsen also avoids with ease.
Moru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poulsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moru tries to bum rush Poulsen with a series of wild strikes but Poulsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poulsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moru counters with a nice body shot.
Poulsen punishes Moru's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Poulsen.
A jab from Poulsen finds it's way through Moru's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru feints a jab promting Poulsen to slip. Moru then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Poulsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poulsen looks to land a body kick but Moru moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru scores with a kick to the body.
Moru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poulsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Poulsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moru.#T1#
Poulsen defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Poulsen misses the target.
Moru misses with a series of wild punches.
Moru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moru tries to score with a low kick but Poulsen moves his leg out of the way.
Moru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poulsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moru at a distance.
Moru loads up on a big right hand but Poulsen slips the punch.
Moru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poulsen connects with a body shot.
Poulsen digs a good hook to Moru's body.
A swing and a miss from Moru.#T2#
Poulsen lands a really nice looking cross but Moru seems unphased.
Poulsen wants to land a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Moru looks to land a left hand but Poulsen moved out of range nicely.
Moru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Moru.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poulsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Poulsen is looking to counter punch.
Poulsen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Poulsen.
A left and a right from Moru both land. Nice combination.
Moru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poulsen.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poulsen avoids the elbow strike from Moru, against the cage.
Moru tries to land knees in the clinch but Poulsen avoids the damage to the body.
Poulsen works on Moru's body with a couple of short punches.
Moru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Poulsen.
Moru takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Poulsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Poulsen.
Poulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen taking a breather.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poulsen gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Poulsen gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Poulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru landing knees to the body.
Poulsen prevents Moru from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Poulsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poulsen lands with a light punch inside.
Poulsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moru prevents a body shot from Poulsen.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Poulsen gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Poulsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moru.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Moru - that landed with a thud.
Poulsen stalling in the clinch but Moru improves position.
Moru gets through Poulsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vang Poulsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Poulsen breaks from the clinch.
Moru drops his hands momentarily and Poulsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moru cracks Poulsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Moru misses.
Poulsen throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Poulsen misses with a hook. Moru ducked under it nicely.
Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.

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 Vang Poulsen.
I think Poulsen 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vang Poulsen!

Vang Poulsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AEW 26     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Moru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Moru slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Welch Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Moru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot lands for Moru.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Moru slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Moru avoids it well.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moru thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A big left from Jackson misses.
Moru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moru cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
A lazy left from Moru finds it's target.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Moru avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson tries to clinch but Moru is having none of it.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Moru slips the punch.#TD#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moru to the ground. Jackson is now in Moru's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Moru.#SUB2#
Moru has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moru looking for a sweep. Not yet Moru, not yet. #ES2#
Moru scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moru. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with the combination. #T2#
Moru avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moru. That one must have hurt.
Jackson dives in and grabs Moru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moru pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Moru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moru misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moru misses with a body kick.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moru - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moru. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Moru saw that one coming.
Moru wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Moru dodges the punch combination from Jackson. #T3#
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Moru avoids it well.
Moru slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moru in his tracks.
Moru throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Moru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moru misses with a double jab.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moru scores with a hook.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with the combination. #T4#
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moru.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
and Moru counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Moru counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Moru throws a shot to the body.
Moru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Moru misses with a wild combination.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Moru.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moru scores with a jab to the body.
Moru lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Moru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Moru lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Moru staying out of range there.
Moru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moru.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Moru scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Moru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Moru avoids them all with ease.
Moru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moru throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Moru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Moru throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Moru scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
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!
Jab, jab by Moru - just one landing.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Moru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moru cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moru. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Moru scores with a nice head shot.
Moru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Moru moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Moru misses.
Moru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Moru.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Moru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moru connects with a body shot.
Moru dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Moru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moru stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moru swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Moru shows good takedown defense.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moru's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moru duly obliges.
Moru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily. #TD#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moru on his heels. He'll look to pass Moru's guard now, I'm sure.
Moru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Moru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Moru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Moru from controlling successfully.
Moru content to stall in guard here.
Moru with a nice head shot there.
Moru tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Moru trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moru won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Moru tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Moru trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Moru wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson controls Moru momentarily but Moru frees himself.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moru is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Moru avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Moru avoids them all with ease.
Moru is looking to land body kicks.
Moru lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Moru throws a shot to the body.
Moru lands with a slapping head kick.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Moru counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Moru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moru throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Moru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to move into range but Moru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Moru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Moru.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Moru throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Moru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Moru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Nice straight punches there by Moru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moru.
Moru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Oshan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson wants to clinch but Moru slips to the side
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moru lands with an overhand left.
Moru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Moru.
Jackson throws a right hand that Moru ducks under and follows up with a left that Moru also avoids with ease.
Moru lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moru!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moru. #T4#
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moru delivers a nice body kick.
Oshan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Moru there.
Moru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moru.
Moru lands a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Moru moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moru looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

A very excited looking Ma Moru 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.
Oshan Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.

 

Event: AEW 19     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1##TD#
Steel Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moru is trying to escape the position but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
Moru tries to bench press Steel Penn off him but Steel Penn keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Moru is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn staying calm.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but Moru denies him. #T1#
Steel Penn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moru misses with a wild combination. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moru misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel Penn misses the target.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Moru. #TD#
Steel Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Steel Penn stalls from top position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel Penn controls the position from side control.
Moru trying to control but Steel Penn flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Moru's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steel Penn controls the position.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn controlling well, preventing Moru from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moru scores with a push kick.
Steel Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moru checks a leg kick nicely.
Moru scores with a head kick. Steel Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn walks into a straight right hand from Moru.
Moru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Penn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Moru avoids nicely.
Moru throws a counter combo.#T1#
Moru leaves Steel Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn throws a head kick but Moru moves out of range.
Moru blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
Moru fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn misses with a hook
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Penn scores with a jab.
Moru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Moru. #T2#
Steel Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel Penn. That's going to slow Moru down.
Moru lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Moru.
Moru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moru tries to land a front kick but Steel Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by Moru.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
Moru misses with a combination
and Steel Penn counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Steel Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Moru avoids the head kick by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moru leaves Steel Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn.
Moru unleashes a big counter combination but Steel Penn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steel Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Moru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel Penn clobbers Moru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Moru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moru misses with a head kick.
Moru tries to bum rush Steel Penn with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel Penn misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn misses with an uppercut
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Moru.
Moru misses with a hook
and Steel Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Steel Penn cracks Moru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moru has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick from Moru lands but Steel Penn takes it in his stride. #TD#
Moru gets caught flat footed, as Steel Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moru trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steel Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Moru throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel Penn throws out the jab.
Steel Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn.
Moru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moru's hands.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel Penn. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel Penn momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Despite the aggression on Moru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moru avoids the head kick by Steel Penn.
Moru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moru misses with a hook.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Penn throws the left hand but Moru avoids the punch easily.#T2##KD2#
Moru lands a big head kick that sends Steel Penn tumbling to the mat! Moru takes a step backwards and waves Steel Penn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Steel Penn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like The Steel Penn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Steel Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moru lands with a good body shot.
Steel Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moru misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moru cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Moru throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Moru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Steel Penn misses
enabling Moru to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Steel Penn.
Moru clobbers Steel Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Moru misses.
As Moru looks to move away, Steel Penn throws a big counter combo but Moru just gets out of the way.
Steel Penn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moru backs up against the cage.
Steel Penn misses with a straight left.
Steel Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Steel Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moru swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moru lands a big head kick that sends Steel Penn to the canvas! Moru follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Moru!
Ma Moru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated The Steel Penn had this to say: 'I will be back. '.

 

Event: AEW 14     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Moru's guard.#SUB2#
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru managing to control the position.
Rose is looking to work some ground and pound but Moru has wrist control.#SUB#
Rose drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moru! #REVB#
Moru trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose tries to bench press Moru off him but Moru keeps the position. #SU2#
Moru decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rose misses with a takedown
and Moru counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown but Moru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZibZib Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose shoots in and drives through. Moru sprawls well.
Moru has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rose is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rose dives in and grabs Moru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moru pushes down on Rose's head and hops out.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Moru, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Moru against the cage but Moru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moru throws a big counter head kick but Rose avoids it with no problem.
Rose fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Moru counters with a head kick that drops Rose to the mat! Rose scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moru as he avoids it easily.
Moru leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rose shoots for a takedown but Moru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moru wants it to stay on the feet.
Rose fails with the takedown
enabling Moru to counter with a crisp jab.
Rose is breathing heavily.#T2#
Rose fails with the takedown
and Moru counters with a flying knee that drops Rose! Moru dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Moru!
After winning the bout, Ma Moru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AEW 10     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Cape stuffs the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cape, as that shot connected.
Talon Cape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Moru.
Moru tries to counter by clinching up but Cape breaks away and moves out of range.
Cape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cape closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Moru.
Moru lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cape.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moru. #BC#
Moru manages to break the clinch.
Cape misses with a wild combination.
Cape is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Moru looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cape throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moru lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Cape throws a low kick but Moru moves out of range easily.
Moru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Cape.
Moru thinks about countering with a head kick.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Moru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moru staying out of range there.
Cape misses with a low kick.
Moru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Moru counters with a quick kick to the body but Cape blocks it.
Cape tries to close the distance and clinch but Moru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cape throws a low kick, looking for Moru's leg but Moru calmly moves out of range.
Cape throws a low kick, looking for Moru's leg but Moru calmly moves out of range.
Moru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cape tried to score with a low kick but Moru checks it.
Cape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moru. #T2#
Cape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Talon Cape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cape throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moru throwing a counter right hand but Cape manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Cape is predictable there
and Moru counters with a left and a right that stings Cape.
A telegraphed right hand from Cape misses the target.
As Cape tries to get set, Moru tries to push him back and clinch up but Cape manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick from Cape is predictable there
and Moru counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Cape 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!
Cape is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Moru Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Cape is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ma Moru!
A victorious Ma Moru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AEM 4     
Date:   May 31, 2019
#R1#
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Moru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moru misses with the body kick
and Slater counters with a good low kick that Moru was not able to check.
Slater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moru misses with the combination.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
Slater has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moru is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moru throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Slater closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Slater throws a right and a left that Moru avoids nicely. #T1#
Moru moves forwards but Slater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moru lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Moru moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Slater prevents a body shot from Moru.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slater finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moru looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.
Slater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slater.
Slater wants to clinch
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.
Slater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moru! #T2#
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Slater throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slater.#TD#
Moru drives through with a takedown into Slater's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru throwing strikes but missing.
Slater working a defensive guard here.
Moru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slater's guard. #SUB#
Moru is looking for a kimura but Slater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moru to get the leverage.
Moru prevents Slater from improving his position.
Slater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moru postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Moru throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater looking to control.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is still trying to improve position.
Moru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slater wants to sweep here but Moru controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Moru drops back looking for a leg! Slater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slater manages to kick Moru off! Moru jumps back into Slater's guard.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Moru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moru won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Moru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Moru wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
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 Ma Moru will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moru has time to react.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slater catches Moru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater avoids the head kick by Moru.
Slater moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Moru tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throws out a counter right but Moru avoids it with no problem.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
As Slater looks to move away, Moru throws a big counter combo but Slater just gets out of the way.#T1#
Moru dodges the punch combination from Slater. #TD2#
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moru.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Moru is retaining full guard.
Moru seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moru is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Moru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Moru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.#T2#
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moru wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moru keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Slater trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
Slater advances position into side control!
Moru is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slater has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moru is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slater trying to control the action but Moru is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slater tries for a kimura but Moru is defending well. #SUB2#
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moru tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slater wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Slater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Moru misses.
Moru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Moru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater slips a jab from Moru.
Moru tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
Moru is looking to clinch.
Slater counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moru. Those never looked like landing.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tim Slater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Moru slams his shin into Slater's torso.
Slater on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1##TD2#
Slater looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moru!
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slater controls the position. #SUB2#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moru tries to improve position but can't.
Slater working away.#T2##SUB2#
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moru is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater blocks the strikes from Moru. #SUB2#
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Moru is defending well.
Moru wants to control but Slater postures up.#T3#
Moru is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moru wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moru sees it coming and defends easily.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Moru is working away.
Moru is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Moru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slater is keen to just control but Moru is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Slater is working for a kimura but Moru is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Slater wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is in trouble now - Slater has advanced to mount!
Slater wants to control the pace but Moru is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slater 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Slater!

Tim Slater tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Peak - Kings will Rise     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Moru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moru.
Moru moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSoze.
Soze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moru's head.
Moru lands a high kick!
Moru moves out of range of the body kick from Soze.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Soze clinches up with Moru and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moru. #CUT#
It looks like Keyser Soze has been cut.#BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru throws a body punch but Soze moves out of range.
Soze avoids a kick to the body.
Moru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soze counters with a body kick that stops Moru in his tracks momentarily.
Soze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soze was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Moru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moru throws a head kick but Soze moves out of range.
A combination from Soze does no damage.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Soze ducks down to avoid it.
Soze is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Soze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick
and Soze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Soze.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body.
Moru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soze.
Soze tries a quick counter leg kick but Moru is wise to it.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moru lands with a right hand.
Moru misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moru throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Moru. Those never looked like landing.
Moru lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru throws a right hand that misses
and Soze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Moru throws a poor cross that misses
and Soze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moru dips to his left and cracks Soze with an uppercut!
Moru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soze appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Soze ducks down to avoid it.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Soze drives through and clinches with Moru against the cage.
Soze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Moru tries to work over Soze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soze tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Moru putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Soze in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moru.
Soze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soze backwards.
Moru pushes off an throws an elbow but Soze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soze avoids it.
Moru missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru lands a left hand.
Moru blocking some punches.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
Soze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moru stalling.
Soze avoids the elbow strike from Moru, against the cage.
Soze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moru missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Soze tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Soze back against the cage.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moru.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Soze controls his hands.
Moru gets through Soze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soze is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moru just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
Our sources have told us that Moru has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Soze fails to land.
Soze throws a head punch that misses.
Soze misses with a body punch. #T4#
Soze tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Soze back against the cage.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Soze scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soze misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Soze swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.
Soze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Soze avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soze lands a body shot.
Moru throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Soze.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moru just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soze.
Moru is breathing heavily.
Soze misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keyser Soze's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Soze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soze misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Soze clinches.
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru pushes Soze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moru lands an elbow inside that Soze shrugs off.
Soze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soze can do to turn this around?
Soze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Soze misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Moru.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Moru.
A head punch on the inside from Soze fails to land.
Soze working aggressively here.
Soze avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body. #T1#
Moru can't find room to land a body shot as Soze controls the action.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Soze blocks an elbow strike from Moru.
Soze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ma Moru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soze scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soze presses Moru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soze.
Soze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moru blocks a body shot from Soze.
Moru working aggressively here.
Soze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soze lands a body shot.
Soze lands a body shot.
Soze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Soze prevents a body shot from Moru. #T2#
Soze misses with a body punch.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soze is defending well for now.
Soze has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Moru lands an elbow that stopped Soze in his tracks for a moment.
Soze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soze can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
Soze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soze blocks an elbow strike from Moru.
Soze lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Moru - that landed with a thud.
Soze gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moru obliges.
A right hand to the body from Moru.
Nice body punch from Soze.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moru just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
Moru can't find room to land a body shot as Soze controls the action. #T3#
Moru prevents a body shot from Soze.
Moru lands with a right to the head.
Moru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soze misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Soze.
Soze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soze throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
A short uppercut from Soze.
Soze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moru throws an elbow but misses.
Soze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moru connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soze's face.
Moru blocks a body shot from Soze.
Soze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Soze.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Soze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru pushes off an throws an elbow but Soze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soze - that landed with a thud.
Moru blocks a body shot from Soze.
Soze tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Soze misses with a punch to the body.
Soze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soze managing to block the knees to the body from Moru.
Soze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moru lands an elbow inside.
Moru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soze backwards.
Soze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Soze is leaning against Moru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soze tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Soze back against the cage.
Soze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Moru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soze lands an uppercut.
Moru blocks a body shot from Soze.
Soze presses Moru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soze is working Moru over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keyser Soze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keyser Soze'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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Soze forces Moru back against the cage and clinches.
Soze takes an elbow to the temple.
Soze misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moru just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
A short right from Soze on the inside.
Soze tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Soze back against the cage.
Soze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soze's elbow.
Soze tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Moru lands a nice elbow.
Moru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soze.
Soze tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru prevents a body shot from Soze.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soze.
Soze misses with some punches.
Soze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Moru connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Moru blocks a body shot from Soze.
Soze has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Soze tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Soze blocking some punches.
Moru lands a nice knee to the body.
Soze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Moru missing with knees to the body.
Soze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soze.
Moru takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soze.
Soze throws a head punch that misses.
Soze misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moru just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.
Moru missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Soze - that landed with a thud.
Soze blocks an uppercut.
Soze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Soze avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage. #T2#
Soze tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Soze.
Moru lands an elbow inside that Soze shrugs off.
Moru blocks a body shot from Soze.
Soze lands a hook that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Soze struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
Soze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soze working aggressively here.
Soze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soze can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
Soze tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
A short left from Soze.
Soze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Moru is looking to control Soze's arms but Soze gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
A short right from Soze on the inside.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soze avoids it.
Moru lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Soze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soze avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Soze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soze avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Soze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Soze managing to block the knees to the body from Moru.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soze swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soze.
Good body shot from Soze.
Moru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Moru is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Moru throws an elbow but misses.
Oh Moru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters up against the cage, Moru throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Soze.
Soze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Soze.
Soze pushes Moru against the cage. Soze is working some dirty boxing. Soze pushes off with a quick right hook! Moru goes down! Moru tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Soze moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keyser Soze!
An intense looking Keyser Soze took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Bang bang skeet skeet nigga'.
The defeated Ma Moru had this to say: 'Watashi wa yoriyoi sentōkidesuga, anata wa kōundeshita. Jikai wa sukiru de watashi o uchi makashi, kōunde wanai'.

 

Event: AFC #40     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Moru shows good takedown defense.
Tonon avoids the head kick by Moru.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tonon moves into range and clinches up with Moru.
Moru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonon.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonon avoids it.
Tonon is working for takedown but Moru is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moru cracks Tonon with a nice body shot.
Tonon is looking for a takedown.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon wants to take the fight to the mat but Moru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Tonon jumps guard and drags Moru to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Moru from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru pushes down on Tonon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tonon defends it well. #SUB#
Moru looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Moru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tonon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Moru wants to work for an arm triangle but Tonon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Tonon is defending against the submission attempts here by Moru.
Tonon is staying active underneath Moru, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Moru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Moru is working for a kimura but Tonon is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Moru tries to pass.
Moru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moru throwing strikes but missing.
Moru tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Moru from controlling successfully. #T3#
Moru looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moru defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Moru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon.
Moru gets back to half guard.
Tonon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Moru gets full guard.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Tonon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonon has managed to get both his arms back between Moru's legs - danger averted.
Tonon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moru can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moru is trying to stand back up but Tonon is controlling him
Moru is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru is looking to improve his position.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moru scores with a one two! Tonon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Moru leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moru throws a big counter combination but Tonon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Moru. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moru.
Moru scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Tonon clinches with his opponent.
Tonon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moru looking to stall.
Tonon avoids the elbow strike from Moru, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonon.
Moru tries to stall but Tonon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Moru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonon counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Moru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonon, pushing him back against the cage.
Moru gets through Tonon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonon avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Tonon jumps guard. #SUB#
Moru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tonon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tonon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tonon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Moru is looking for a triangle but Tonon pushes his legs off easily.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Moru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Moru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonon passes into side control.
Moru is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Moru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moru is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB2#
Tonon has hold of Moru's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moru manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moru is trying desperately to improve position.
Moru is in a horrible position here. Tonon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moru is bucking up trying to escape but Tonon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moru is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon looking to control but Moru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon with the ground and pound from mount.
Moru is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Moru tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Moru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moru is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon controlling from mount.
Tonon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonon breaks from Moru's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moru defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Moru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moru is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Moru gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Moru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Moru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Moru looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tonon has picked Moru up and slammed him! Moru can't keep hold of the triangle and Tonon manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Tonon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moru down. #T1#
Tonon is working Moru over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Tonon lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Tonon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tonon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moru!
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Moru is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Tonon working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Moru is rocked!
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Moru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tonon prevents Moru from getting the reversal.
Tonon drops a big elbow. That's hurt Moru! More shots from Tonon and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.
Ma Moru was interviewed post fight and said 'Watashi wa yoriyoi sentōkidesuga, anata wa kōundeshita. Jikai wa sukiru de watashi o uchi makashi, kōunde wanai'.

 

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #8     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Moru moves to clinch but Vershinin breaks away
and Vershinin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vershinin throws an overhand right that lands on Moru's shoulder, as Moru tries to avoid the shot.
Vershinin is looking to score with low kicks.
Vershinin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moru misses with a body kick.
Vershinin wants to land a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Vershinin moves out of range of the body kick.
Moru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vershinin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vershinin was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Moru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vershinin but Vershinin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moru blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moru checks it well.
Moru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Moru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Vershinin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moru avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vershinin as Moru tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Vershinin .
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vershinin is defending well for now.
Moru throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moru misses with an elbow strike.
Vershinin pushes Moru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vershinin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Moru breaks the clinch.
Moru misses with a kick to the body.
Moru delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Moru finds it's target.
Moru needs to keep his hands up - Vershinin had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Moru does no damage.
Moru is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vershinin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moru can pounce on him.
Moru misses with a low kick. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moru - that will leave a mark!
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Vershinin .
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru.
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses the jab.
Vershinin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moru scores with a leg kick.
Moru lands with a kick to the temple. Vershinin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vershinin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vershinin manages to avoid it.
Vershinin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vershinin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vershinin blocks a head kick by Moru.
Vershinin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moru moves out of range as Vershinin strikes.
Moru throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vershinin counters with a straight right hand.
Vershinin misses with the combination.
Moru tries to clinch up.#T3#
Vershinin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Moru.
Vershinin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vershinin lands a big head kick that sends Moru to the canvas! Vershinin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makar Vershinin !
An out of breath Makar Vershinin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ma Moru spoke after the fight, saying 'Watashi wa yoriyoi sentōkidesuga, anata wa kōundeshita. Jikai wa sukiru de watashi o uchi makashi, kōunde wanai'.

 

Event: AFC #32     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Flanagan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moru swinging wildly here.
Moru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Flanagan darts in and clinches Moru up against the cage.
Moru scores a nice knee to the body.
Moru lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Walter Flanagan has been cut.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
Moru utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Flanagan moved away.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.#T1#
Flanagan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru misses with a jab to the body
and Flanagan counters with a series of strikes. Moru will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moru misses with a low kick as Flanagan jumps back.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
And Flanagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Moru pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moru wants to land a leg kick but Flanagan is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Flanagan blocks the low kick.
Flanagan avoids the body shot from Moru.
Moru takes a swing at Flanagan's ribcage but misses.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Flanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Moru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru lands a leg kick that knocks Flanagan off balance momentarily.#T2#
Flanagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moru.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flanagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flanagan moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Flanagan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Flanagan avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moru throws an elbow that misses.
Moru throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moru lands a shoulder strike.
Flanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Moru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moru stalls.
Moru swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Flanagan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moru tries to work over Flanagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flanagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flanagan avoids it.
Flanagan lands a right hand.
Flanagan scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru stalling the fight.
Flanagan lands an uppercut.
Flanagan tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Flanagan back against the cage.
Flanagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moru or not.
Moru throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flanagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moru swings wildly with an uppercut but Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru is trying to break free.
Flanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moru has had enough of the clinch but Flanagan keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Moru.
The referee calls for Moru to work.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands. #TD2#
Flanagan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moru can't fight it off and eventually Flanagan manages to take the fight to the floor. Moru looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flanagan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanagan wants to pass the guard but Moru is keeping the position.
Flanagan stands up over Moru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Moru looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Flanagan is defending well. Moru quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Flanagan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moru celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ma Moru!
As Ma Moru got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Anata wa watashi o korosu koto wa dekimasen'.

 

Event: NYPF 4     
Date:   Dec 31, 2018
#R1#
Westover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Westover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westover takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moru throws the left hand but Westover avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moru.
Moru connects with a single shot there.
Westover works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Moru darts in and clinches Westover up against the ropes.
Moru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moru lands a nice hook to Westover's body. Westover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Westover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moru sizes up Westover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Westover tests Moru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westover throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Moru 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.
Moru slips under a jab from Westover.
Moru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Westover lands a head shot.#T1#
Moru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westover in his tracks.
Moru lands a nice looking body shot.
Westover misses with the combination.
Moru cracks Westover with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westover.
Westover misses with a hook.
Westover connects with a single shot there.
Moru slips under a jab.
Westover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Westover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Westover as the two fighters clinch.
Moru is trying to break the clinch but Westover is controlling him.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westover is defending well for now.
Moru creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Westover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westover blocks a body shot from Moru.
Westover misses with some punches. #T2#
Moru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Westover.
Moru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Moru prevents a body shot from Westover. #BC2#
Moru breaks the clinch.
Moru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Westover looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Westover defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Moru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Westover doesn't seem bothered though.
Westover avoids the head kick by Moru.
Westover is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Westover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moru throws a body punch but Westover moves out of range. #CL2#
Moru closes the distance and clinches.
Moru missing with knees to the body.
Moru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moru is trying to break free.
Westover misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westover is defending well for now.
Westover lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Moru is rocked!
Westover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru is still on wobbly legs! Can Westover finish him?
Westover is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Westover breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Moru with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Moru looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Moru get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tommy Westover!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Westover thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ma Moru had this to say: 'Watashi wa yoriyoi sentōkidesuga, anata wa kōundeshita. Jikai wa sukiru de watashi o uchi makashi, kōunde wanai'.

 

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ma Moru (ranked 3165 p4p, 263 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 1722 p4p, 87 weight class). Moru comes into the arena with slam dunk opening theme song blaring out of the sound system. Frankie Hollywood acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.




163 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs



165 cm
28 yrs
134 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ma Moru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Hollywood gets a clinch.
Hollywood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moru.

Moru tightens his grip and picks Hollywood up, before dumping him to the ground. Hollywood manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moru (2) vs (0) Hollywood
Hollywood is adopting a defensive guard.

Moru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hollywood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hollywood has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moru (2) vs (2) Hollywood
Hollywood postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hollywood won't allow Moru to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood looking to sit in guard and control but Moru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moru (4) vs (2) Hollywood
Moru being controlled here momentarily.
Moru advances to half guard.
Moru wants to control but Hollywood is keeping him busy.
Moru is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Moru is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hollywood sees it coming and defends easily.
Hollywood gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollywood is retaining full guard.

Moru drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hollywood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moru has Hollywood in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moru (4) vs (4) Hollywood
Hollywood sitting in guard here, content to control.

Moru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hollywood defends well.

Moru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollywood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hollywood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moru has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moru (6) vs (4) Hollywood
Moru wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.
Hollywood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moru trying to control but Hollywood is working from the bottom.
Hollywood trying to control the position here.

Hollywood working for a triangle but Moru defends it easily.
Moru looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moru looking to pass the guard.
Moru trying to control but Hollywood is working from the bottom.
Hollywood controlling Moru's posture.
Moru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moru trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood pulls Moru in to control the position.

Moru drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hollywood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moru has Hollywood in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moru (6) vs (6) Hollywood

Hollywood 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.
Hollywood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Hollywood drops back looking for a leg! Moru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moru manages to kick Hollywood off! Hollywood jumps back into Moru's guard.

Moru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.

Moru is looking for a triangle but Hollywood pushes his legs off easily.

Moru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollywood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moru looking for a sweep. Not yet Moru, not yet.
Moru is trying to keep Hollywood in close.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.
Moru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hollywood is one step ahead there.
Hollywood passes Moru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moru trying to control but Hollywood postures up.

Hollywood seems to be looking for submissions.

Hollywood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moru defends it well.
Hollywood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Moru actively working from the bottom here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Hollywood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moru is just riding it out for now. Hollywood eventually gives up the hold.

Moru looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hollywood passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moru (6) vs (9) Hollywood

Hollywood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hollywood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moru is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tycoon Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hollywood working away.
Moru is looking to reverse the position.

Hollywood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Hollywood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hollywood has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moru is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hollywood yanks on the arm and Moru is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hollywood.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Hollywood!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frankie Hollywood thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Ma Moru spoke after the fight, saying 'CHAMBA'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 22, 2018
#R1#
Moru tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Moru catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Knight is looking to chop away at Moru's legs.
Knight tests Moru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight cracks the inside of Moru's front leg.
Moru scores with a hook.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knight. #TD#
Knight jumps guard and drags Moru to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moru is looking to stand up but Knight won't let him.
Moru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moru stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.#T1#
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Moru from standing up.
Moru won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Moru misses with a knee strike.
Moru missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moru thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Moru scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moru scores with a jab.
Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Knight forces Moru back against the cage and clinches.
Moru utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knight slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Moru manages to break the clinch.
Moru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Moru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Moru moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Knight blocks an elbow strike from Moru. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Moru throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.
Knight throws a leg kick but Moru checks it.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a right hand that Moru ducks under and follows up with a left that Moru also avoids with ease.
Moru throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight throws a hook but Moru blocks it.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Knight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Nice elbow from Moru.
Knight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moru gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Knight pulls guard effortlessly.
Moru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moru is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moru wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knight pulls Moru in close to prevent any damage.
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 Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
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#
Moru moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moru misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Moru throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow. #TD#
Knight successfully pulls guard.
Knight has Moru pulled in close to control his posture.
Moru wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru wanted to stand there but Knight had control of the position. #T1#
Knight is controlling Moru's posture.#SU2#
Moru stands up from Knight's guard - Moru perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Knight throws a right hand that Moru ducks under and follows up with a left that Moru also avoids with ease.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moru manages to avoid it.
A combination from Moru does no damage.
Shovel Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Moru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Moru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moru tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Moru misses with a body kick.
Knight does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Moru misses with a double jab.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Moru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Moru. Moru maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Ma Moru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Moru has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Moru misses with some punches.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Moru.
Moru throws an elbow but it misses.
Moru landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##TD#
Knight decides to pull guard.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moru postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Moru won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Knight pulls Moru in close to prevent any damage.
Knight trying to control the position.
Moru tries to stand but Knight is controlling from the bottom.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knight misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Moru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moru slaps away a takedown attempt from Knight, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moru tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Moru defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Moru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moru misses the jab.
Moru throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Moru gets a clinch.
Knight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knight blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands. #TD#
Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knight has his hands on Moru's head, controlling the position.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moru wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight pulls Moru in close to his closed guard and prevents Moru from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moru trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T1#
Moru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.
Moru trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moru lands a head shot.
Knight throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moru checks the leg kick.#CL#
Knight gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Moru throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moru tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it. #BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Knight misses
and Moru counters with a left to the body.
Moru throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moru smiles and moves away.
Knight blocks a head kick by Moru.
Moru misses with a hook #CL#
and Knight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moru tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight tries to pull guard but Moru won't allow it.
Moru slows down the pace here.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight blocks a body shot from Moru.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Knight pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Moru wanted to stand there but Knight had control of the position.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shovel Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Moru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight won't allow Moru to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Moru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight advances to half guard. #T4#
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Moru is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knight trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Knight has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Knight controlling from mount.

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 Shovel Knight.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shovel Knight!

Our winner, Shovel Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ma Moru was interviewed post fight and said 'CHAMBA'.

 

Event: CCF 36     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu fails to land the takedown.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru misses with an uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Moru lands a body shot.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Moru moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Moru.
Suluhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Moru sprawls well. He's pushed Suluhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moru works Suluhu's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
Moru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Moru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu blocks the body kick.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Moru missing with a left hand there. Suluhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moru lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moru misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Suluhu looks to throw the jab but Moru is out of range.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Moru avoids a kick to the body.
Moru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Moru.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suluhu dives in and grabs Moru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moru pushes down on Suluhu's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suluhu rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Moru throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru wants to slow Suluhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Moru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moru tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Moru.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Moru slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Suluhu won't allow Moru to sweep him here.
Suluhu is in close to Moru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suluhu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suluhu being controlled here momentarily.
Moru is looking to sweep but instead, Suluhu has passed into half guard.
Moru wants to get back to his feet.
Moru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suluhu is working away from the top position though.
Moru is concentrating on defense, preventing Suluhu from advancing position.
Suluhu is thwarting Moru's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Suluhu tries to pass to full mount but Moru defends it.
Suluhu prevents Moru from standing back up.
Suluhu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suluhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Moru is looking to control Suluhu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moru avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moru pinned against the cage. Moru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ma Moru will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suluhu is defended easily by Moru.
Suluhu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Moru rushes Suluhu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu darts in looking for a takedown but Moru gets double underhooks and turns Suluhu into the cage.
Moru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Moru slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Moru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moru jabs at Suluhu's body.#CL2#
Moru clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Suluhu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moru.
Moru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
Suluhu avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Suluhu wants to take the fight to the mat but Moru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Suluhu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moru fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Moru gets a clinch.
Moru stalling in the clinch but Suluhu improves position. #T2#
Moru lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moru throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu shoots in but Moru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Moru.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moru will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru punishes Suluhu's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Moru saw that one coming.
Suluhu swings for the body but Moru moves out of range.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moru throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Suluhu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moru's guard.
Suluhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Moru wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suluhu wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moru is controlling Suluhu's posture.
Moru wants to sweep here but Suluhu controlling him for the moment.
Moru wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moru trying to control from the bottom.
Moru is trying to control but Suluhu passes into side control!
Suluhu working the body and head with strikes.
Moru can't do much from the bottom here.
Moru is looking to regain half guard here but Suluhu keeps moving and retains side control.
Suluhu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moru is not content to let Suluhu control the position.
Moru is trying to work for a sweep but Suluhu has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ma Moru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moru misses with a body shot.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Moru.
A swing and a miss from Suluhu.
A right-left combo lands from Moru.
Moru scoring well with a low kick there.
Moru tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Moru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suluhu.
Suluhu takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moru throws a front kick aimed at Suluhu's knee but Suluhu avoids it well.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suluhu moves out of range as Moru throws a body kick.
Moru throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Moru loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.#TD#
Moru gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moru wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu is stalling in the full guard.
Moru working a defensive guard here.
Suluhu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Moru wants to stand up but Suluhu is controlling him.
Moru controls Suluhu momentarily but Suluhu frees himself.
Suluhu connects with a couple of short punches.
Moru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moru managing to control the position.
Moru being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Suluhu moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Moru tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Suluhu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moru!
Moru is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suluhu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suluhu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Suluhu trying to control the action but Moru is working from the bottom. #T4#
Moru can't do much from the bottom here.
Suluhu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moru is looking to regain half guard here but Suluhu keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Suluhu decides to stand back up.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Moru walks into a stiff left hand from Suluhu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.

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 Kassim Suluhu.
I think Moru 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

An out of breath Ma Moru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 29, 2018
#R1#
Moru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moru throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Moru's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($825/Week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moru's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aoki shoots in but Moru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aoki.
Moru throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.#TD#
Aoki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moru is trying to defend but Aoki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moru pushes Aoki off looking to stand but Aoki dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moru tries to kick Aoki off but Aoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aoki in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru won't allow Aoki to pass to mount. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Moru is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well. #T1##SUB#
Aoki maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moru could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aoki has cracked it and Moru is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aoki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ma Moru spoke after the fight, saying 'CHAMBA'.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 18     
Date:   May 23, 2018
#R1##CL#
Ruenroeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruenroeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruenroeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow that stopped Moru in his tracks for a moment.
Moru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru tries to stall but Ruenroeng uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Moru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moru.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moru misses with an elbow strike.
Ruenroeng blocks an elbow strike from Moru.
Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moru stalling in the clinch.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruenroeng.
Moru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Ruenroeng with a knee to the head.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru is looking to control Ruenroeng's arms but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Moru avoids the damage to the body.
Moru stalling in the clinch but Ruenroeng improves position.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the head.
Ruenroeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moru lands an elbow inside.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Moru misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Moru throws an elbow that misses.
Ruenroeng lands with a left to the head.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
Moru throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.#ROC#
Moru is rocked!
Ruenroeng connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moru's face.
Moru is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruenroeng finish him?
Ruenroeng has Moru pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Moru is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Ruenroeng - that's hurt Moru badly! Oh, another knee lands and Moru is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Moru doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Samak Ruenroeng!

 

Event: IFC 48 Chugman VS Island     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moru defends it nicely.
A head kick by Brooksbank misses
and Moru counters with a one-two to the body.
Brooksbank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moru avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooksbank takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Brooksbank has Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Moru tries a body shot but Brooksbank blocks it. #T1#
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Brooksbank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moru blocks it with crossed arms.
Moru is working Brooksbank over against the cage.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Brooksbank avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
Brooksbank takes an elbow to the temple.
Brooksbank fails to pull guard.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Moru holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooksbank drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Moru.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moru just leaning against Brooksbank, taking a breather.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Moru won't allow it. #T2#
The referee calls for Moru to work.
Brooksbank takes an elbow to the temple.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brooksbanks head.
Moru utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
Brooksbank tries to stall but Moru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Brooksbank trying to control the position but instead, Moru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brooksbank into the cage.
Brooksbank trying to stall but Moru improves his position. #T3#
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moru - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brooksbank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Brooksbank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Moru misses.
And Brooksbank tries to counter it with a takedown but Moru pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moru avoids the body shot from Brooksbank. #TD2#
Brooksbank gets a takedown into half guard.
Moru pushes Brooksbank off looking to stand but Brooksbank dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Moru pushes Brooksbank off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Moru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brooksbank's calf.
Moru tries to clinch but Brooksbank moves out of range.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooksbank throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Brooksbank scores with a hook to the body. Moru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brooksbank tries to land a front kick but Moru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Moru drives through and clinches with Brooksbank against the cage.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Moru holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooksbank drops back down to his feet.
Brooksbank blocks a body shot from Moru.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Brooksbank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brooksbank throws out a leg kick but Moru moves out of range and Brooksbank only half commits.
Brooksbank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moru counters with a two punch combo.
Brooksbank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Moru forces Brooksbank back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Brooksbank breaks from the clinch.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moru. #T1#
Brooksbank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moru scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moru taking a breather.
Moru gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Moru using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moru lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooksbank won't want to take too many of those.
Brooksbank tries to break the clinch but Moru is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Moru.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Brooksbank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moru slows down the pace here.
Moru just leaning against Brooksbank, taking a breather.
Moru scores a nice knee to the body.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Moru.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooksbank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooksbank lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brooksbanks head.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moru will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooksbank up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Moru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moru landing knees to the body.
Moru lands an elbow just above Brooksbank 's eye. #T4#
Moru lands a right hand. #ROC#
Brooksbank is rocked!
Brooksbank is pressed against the cage. Moru pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Brooksbank! Two more big strikes from Moru and Brooksbank crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ma Moru!

 

Event: IFC 43     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Moru throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.
Bogard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bogard misses with a double jab.
Andy Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Bogard shoots in and gets a takedown into Moru's guard.
Moru wants to stand but Bogard is controlling the position.
Bogard wants to pass the guard but Moru is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is looking to stand up but Bogard isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Moru keeping moving, preventing Bogard from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Moru scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moru misses with a series of wild punches.
Moru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Moru has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bogard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That kick from Bogard tenderised Moru's leg. Moru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bogard misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Moru counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moru. #T2#
Bogard fails to pull guard.
Moru blocking some punches.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Moru.
Bogard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bogard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of Bogard's head.
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!#TD#
Bogard jumps guard. #SUB#
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moru defends well.
Moru wants to stand but Bogard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bogard controls Moru momentarily but Moru frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bogard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Moru is looking to stand up but Bogard won't let him. #SUB#
Bogard working for a triangle but Moru defends it easily.
Moru has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bogard is proving hard to escape from.
Bogard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moru wants to get up but he can't break Bogard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bogard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moru frees his head nicely. Oh but Bogard has switched to an armbar! Moru is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: IFC XXXIX     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Moru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
A head kick from Shadow lands but Moru takes it in his stride.
Shadow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shadow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moru under the eye.
Moru swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shadow counters with a leg kick.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Shadow misses.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Shadow sees coming a mile off.
Shadow looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Moru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shadow doesn't seem phased though.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shadow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Shadow misses its target.
Shadow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Shadow.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shadow connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Shadow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadow misses with a hook.
Moru pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Shadow moves into the clinch.
Shadow tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moru stalling.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow has Moru pushed against the cage.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Shadow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shadow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shadow with a nice cross.
Moru has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moru misses the shot to the body.
Moru tries to land a front kick but Shadow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shadow misses with a hook. Moru ducked under it nicely.
Moru wants to counter the offense by Shadow and move into the clinch position.
Moru takes one on the button.
Shadow tries a head kick but it misses.
Moru sizes up Shadow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moru motions for Shadow to come forward. Moru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moru lands a right hook to the body.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick
and Shadow counters with a nice uppercut.
Shadow lands with a hook. Moru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shadow slips a jab from Moru.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Shadow missing with a left hand there. Moru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow tries to counter by clinching up but Moru breaks away and moves out of range.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moru moves away.
Moru is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Moru as he checks the leg kick.
Moru throws a low kick but Shadow moves out of range easily.
Moru moves in looking to clinch but Shadow pushes him off.
Shadow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Shadow takes the fight into the clinch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Shadow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shadow blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Shadow tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moru tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Moru is looking to control Shadow's arms but Shadow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
Shadow fails to pull guard.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Moru.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shadow or not.
Shadow is struggling to control the position.
Moru missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Shadow gets control of Moru's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shadow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shadow is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moru throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shadow's body to avoid the submission. Shadow has instead reached around Moru's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shadow arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Soul Shadow!
Our winner, Soul Shadow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFF 17 - Grabber vs Turkey     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cambridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Cambridge attempts a counter takedown but Moru avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Cambridge moves into the clinch.
Cambridge being controlled against the cage.
Moru digs a right hand into Cambridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cambridge's gas tank.
Cambridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moru lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cambridge avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cambridge's elbow.
Cambridge swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Moru lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moru with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cambridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Moru.
Moru will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cambridge up against the cage.
Moru keeps control of Cambridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moru told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Moru leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Moru.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moru.
Moru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards. #T2#
Moru lands a damaging elbow.
Moru comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cambridge jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moru stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moru as Cambridge tries to tie him up.
Cambridge takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Sonny Cambridge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Moru.
Moru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Cambridge avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.
Moru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Moru on the inside.
Moru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Cambridge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moru creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moru putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cambridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cambridge tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moru prevents Cambridge from breaking the clinch.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of Cambridge's head.
Cambridge tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Cambridge back against the cage.
Moru gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moru working Cambridge over with knees to the body.
Moru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Moru. #T4#
Moru lands a body shot.
Moru connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moru's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Moru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cambridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
Cambridge tries to pull guard but Moru holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambridge drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Cambridge.
Cambridge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moru is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Cambridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Moru there.#CL2#
Cambridge tries to keep at a distance but Moru has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moru.
Cambridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Moru has double underhooks.
Cambridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moru is pushing Cambridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Moru.
Cambridge jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moru avoiding damage as Cambridge throws knees to the body.
Moru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Moru landing knees to the head.
Cambridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moru using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD#
Cambridge pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Moru stands up and waves to Cambridge to follow him.
Cambridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moru tries to avoid it but Cambridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moru to the ground. Moru escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cambridge tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moru throws a fast counter high kick but Cambridge manages to duck under it in time.
Cambridge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moru has closed the distance and engaged Cambridge in a clinch.
Moru is struggling to control the position.
Moru landing knees to the body. #T2#
Cambridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Moru won't allow it.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moru is pushing Cambridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moru obliges.
Moru lands a hook that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cambridge avoids it.
Moru lands a knee to the body.
Moru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moru lands a nice uppercut.
Moru lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Moru misses with a knee to the head.
Moru landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moru cracks Cambridge with a nice body shot.
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moru putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cambridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moru prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Moru.
Moru unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cambridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Moru.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moru in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Moru lands an uppercut.
Cambridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moru obliges.
Cambridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Moru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ma Moru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cambridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Moru has double underhooks.
Cambridge fails to pull guard.
Moru working Cambridge over with knees to the body.
Cambridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Moru has double underhooks.
Cambridge has Moru pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moru manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moru lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonny Cambridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cambridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moru's waist but Moru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cambridge off to one side. #CL2#
Moru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moru landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moru lands a nice knee to the body.
Moru connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cambridge's face.
Cambridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Moru has Cambridge pushed against the cage.
Moru lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cambridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Moru slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Moru.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moru.
Moru scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Moru.
Moru lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moru lands a right hand.
Moru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards. #T2#
Moru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards. #ROC2#
Cambridge is rocked!
Nice body punch from Moru.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cambridge.
Moru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Moru - that landed with a thud.
Moru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moru gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moru comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moru is pushing Cambridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cambridge is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Good body shot from Moru.
Moru utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Moru - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moru lands with a light punch inside.
Moru crunches a lovely knee into Cambridge's ribcage.
Moru just leaning against Cambridge, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moru - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
A short right from Moru.
Cambridge takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cambridge working hard to break the clinch.
Moru landing knees to the body.
Moru stalling in the clinch.
Cambridge tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moru leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ma Moru.
Moru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cambridge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cambridge has his takedown stuffed
and Moru counters with a series of strikes. Cambridge will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ma Moru!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ma Moru!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ma Moru!

Ma Moru wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: PFF 14w Chavez vs Kane     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
Ronaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Moru.
Moru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Moru blocks the leg kick.
Moru wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Moru.
Moru fakes the leg kick and cracks Ronaldo in the body.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru tries to clinch there but Ronaldo circles away.
Ronaldo feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo throws a good cross that connects.
Moru staying out of range there.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moru blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Moru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ronaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo. #BC2#
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Moru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Ronaldo.
Moru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Moru avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moru takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Ronaldo.
Moru throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moru.
Moru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Moru blocks it.
Moru wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ronaldo lands a really nice looking cross but Moru seems unphased.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Moru's knee but Moru avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Ronaldo blocks the leg kick.
Moru takes one on the button.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Moru's knee but Moru avoids it well.
Ronaldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.#T3#
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ronaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ronaldo - that will leave a mark!
Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. Moru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick that knocks Moru off balance momentarily.
Ronaldo misses the jab.
Ronaldo scores with a nice right hand.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Moru throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Moru counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ronaldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo. #T4#
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronaldo is defending well for now.
Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
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!
Ronaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Moru blocking some punches.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Moru tries to land knees in the clinch but Ronaldo avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Ronaldo dodges an elbow strike from Moru.
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Ronaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moru blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watch Out Ronaldo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Moru dodges the punch combination from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the side of Moru's head but Moru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moru is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Moru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
Ronaldo cracks Moru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Moru is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moru is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ronaldo.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the head.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.#T1#
Ronaldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Moru's head.
Ronaldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it.
Moru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ronaldo throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ronaldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Ronaldo scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Moru clinches with his opponent.
Moru taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moru - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Ronaldo working aggressively here. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Moru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Nice body punch from Ronaldo. #BC2#
Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Moru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ronaldo lands a jab to the nose.
Ronaldo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moru wants to clinch.
Ronaldo throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Moru counters by clinching up. #T3#
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
Moru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
Moru looks to land a combination but Ronaldo avoids it well.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Moru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moru is looking to clinch.
Ronaldo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ronaldo lands a lovely overhand right.
Moru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ronaldo feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down. #T4#
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronaldo delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moru misses with a wild combination.
Moru slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moru is out of range and Ronaldo settles back down.
Ronaldo throws out a leg kick but Moru moves out of range and Ronaldo only half commits.
A jab from Ronaldo does it's job there.
Ronaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watch Out Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ronaldo dips to his left and cracks Moru with an uppercut!
Ronaldo connects with a jab.
Ronaldo is looking to chop away at Moru's legs.
Moru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moru slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Moru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moru tries to clinch there but Ronaldo circles away.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo throws a series of punches but Moru avoids them all with ease.
Moru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ronaldo manages to circle out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Moru should have avoided that one.
Moru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ronaldo scores with the left hand. Moru knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Moru avoids it.
Moru is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.
Moru slips a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Moru slaps the foot to one side.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Ronaldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ronaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Ronaldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moru is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.
Ronaldo throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Ronaldo finds it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moru.
Moru wants to clinch up but Ronaldo keeps it at a distance.
Watch Out Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Moru tries to counter by clinching up but Ronaldo breaks away and moves out of range.
Ronaldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Ronaldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo lands a head shot.
Ronaldo scores with a kick to the body.
Moru throws a series of punches but Ronaldo avoids them all with ease.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Ronaldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ronaldo scores with a jab. Moru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moru ducks right into an uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Moru's front leg.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ronaldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moru.
Ronaldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ronaldo lands a right hook to the body.
Ronaldo wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Moru does no damage.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.
Moru connects with a crisp jab.
Moru throws a low kick but Ronaldo avoids it.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo lands a nice shot that snaps Moru's head back.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Ronaldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Watch Out Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronaldo 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watch Out Ronaldo!

After winning the bout, Watch Out Ronaldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFF 10 - Urine vs Bradman     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Jodson staying out of range there.
Moru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jodson.
Moru throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Moru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jodson. Moru shrugs it off though.
Moru throws a right and a left that Jodson avoids nicely.
Jodson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jodson avoids the body shot from Moru.
A head kick from Jodson lands but Moru takes it in his stride.
Jodson keeps Moru at a distance using the push kick.
Moru checks a leg kick.
Jodson sets himself, and Moru steps forward looking for the clinch! Jodson avoids it this time.
We've been told by Jodson's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jodson throws a push kick but Moru slaps the foot to one side.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jodson connects with a body shot that sends Moru's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson throws out a leg kick but Moru moves out of range and Jodson only half commits. #CL#
Jodson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jodson lands a hook that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jodson takes a shot to the head.
Jodson lands with a left to the head.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jodson lands a right hand.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Moru.
Jodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #T2#
Moru just leaning against Jodson, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Jodson blocking some punches.
Jodson blocks a body shot from Moru.
Jodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moru blocks a body shot from Jodson.
Moru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jodson has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Moru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moru missing with knees to the body.
Moru wants to stall.
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moru looking to slow down the pace here.
Jodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru blocking some punches. #T3#
Jodson misses with some punches.
Jodson pushes Moru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
A right hand to the body from Jodson.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow.
Jodson lands with a left to the head.
Jodson blocks an uppercut.
Jodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jodson has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Jodson lands with a light punch inside.
Moru looking to throw knees to the head but Jodson is blocking nicely.
Jodson lands an uppercut.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Jodson avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
Moru wants to stall.
Jodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Moru is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson throws a head punch that misses.
Moru is still on wobbly legs! Can Jodson finish him?
Jodson working aggressively here.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jodson fails to land.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Jodson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jodson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jodson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jodson fails to land.
Moru seems to have recovered his senses.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of Jodson's head.
A short right from Jodson on the inside.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jodson fails to land.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Jodson throws a big uppercut that drops Moru! More strikes from Jodson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Moru lies dazed against the cage as Jodson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dohn Jodson!

 

Event: PFF 6 - Tony vs Cook     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Moru on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Ronaldo tries to keep at a distance but Moru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Ronaldo presses Moru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #BC2#
Ronaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though.
Ronaldo digs a good hook to Moru's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronaldo has time to react.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.
Ronaldo throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ronaldo looks to land a body kick but Moru moved away.
Moru is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.#T1#
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Moru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ronaldo misses with the combination.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Ronaldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ronaldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Moru has closed the distance and engaged Ronaldo in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ronaldo.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
Moru lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronaldo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moru walks into a straight right hand from Ronaldo.
Moru throws a shot to the body.
Moru throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Ronaldo ducks down to avoid it.
Ronaldo cracks Moru with a good jab.#CL#
Moru clinches with his opponent.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ronaldo manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Moru lands with a hook. Ronaldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronaldo looks to land a body kick but Moru moved away.#T3#
Moru misses with a wild combination.
Moru looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
Ronaldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moru's calf.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ronaldo.
Moru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ronaldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moru.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Moru moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.
Ronaldo lands with a straight right. Moru didn't see that one coming.
Moru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Moru saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick.
Moru fails to land with a series of punches.
Ronaldo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moru had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ronaldo connects with a leg kick. Moru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moru checks a leg kick.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Ronaldo finds it's target.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch but Ronaldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Ronaldo tries to land a front kick but Moru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Moru saw it coming and moves away.
Moru wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Moru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ronaldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Moru's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watch Out Ronaldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ronaldo is looking to slow Moru down with leg kicks.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot.
Moru misses with a double jab.
Ronaldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ronaldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ronaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Moru moves away and avoids it.
Moru wants to clinch.
Jab by Ronaldo.#T1#
Moru misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick that knocks Moru off balance momentarily.
Ronaldo thuds his right hand into Moru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo is looking to chop away at Moru's legs.
Moru throws a series of punches but Ronaldo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ronaldo! But no joy.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moru is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ronaldo.
Moru walks into a jab.
Ronaldo connects with a right hand. Moru shakes it off.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick #CL#
and Moru counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Ronaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moru fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ronaldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ronaldo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ronaldo can turn it around.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Moru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moru works on Ronaldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Moru tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moru can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Moru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Ronaldo. #T3#
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is trying to force a seperation but Moru has the dominant position.#BC2#
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru tries to clinch but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Ronaldo flicks out a counter leg kick but Moru steps away.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Moru's head.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.
Moru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronaldo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Moru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Ronaldo tries to work over Moru's front leg with a kick but Moru checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ronaldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ronaldo - the referee stops the clock and Moru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ronaldo. Moru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ronaldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronaldo throws out a counter right but Moru avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo cracks Moru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Moru is out of range.
Ronaldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ronaldo thumps Moru with a low kick.
Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ronaldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watch Out Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ronaldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ronaldo lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Moru clinches with his opponent.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Moru stalling in the clinch but Ronaldo improves position.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
Our sources have told us that Moru has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Moru.
Ronaldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
Moru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Ronaldo gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moru trying to stall but Ronaldo improves his position.
Moru tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ronaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Moru forces Ronaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Watch Out Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Moru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Ronaldo pushes Moru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ronaldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Watch Out Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ronaldo 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watch Out Ronaldo!

After winning the bout, Watch Out Ronaldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Peterhof Fightfest 2     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Aboutman is looking to clinch.
Aboutman tries to clinch up.#CL#
Moru drives through and clinches with Aboutman against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Moru has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Moru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Aboutman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Moru gets a clinch.
Aboutman tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Aboutman back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is stalling here. #BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aboutman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Moru counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moru tries a body shot but Aboutman blocks it. #T1#
Aboutman taking a breather.#BC2#
Aboutman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aboutman misses with a looping left.
Aboutman misses with a combination #CL#
and Moru counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moru.
A frustrated look appears on Aboutman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aboutman is trying to force a seperation but Moru has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Aboutman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aboutman misses with a looping right.
Moru is looking to counter punch.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moru.
Aboutman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aboutman tries to clinch but Moru is having none of it.
Aboutman wants to clinch but Moru slips to the side
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Moru has closed the distance and engaged Aboutman in a clinch. #BC2#
Aboutman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Moru breaks from the clinch.
Moru slips a straight right by Aboutman.
It looked like Moru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Aboutman clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Moru tries a body shot but Aboutman blocks it.
Moru lands a shoulder strike.
Aboutman controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Moru breaks from the clinch.
Aboutman moves out of range of the strikes.
Aboutman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moru throws a hook but Aboutman avoids it easily.
Aboutman moves to clinch but Moru breaks away
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
Aboutman misses with a lunging right hand
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Aboutman lands a jab-cross combination.
Aboutman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aboutman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moru counters with a right hand to the body.
Aboutman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moru circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Moru moves into range and clinches up with Aboutman.
Aboutman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aboutman swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aboutman can't break the clinch.
Moru tries to work over Aboutman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aboutman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Aboutman rushes Moru and presses him up against the cage.
Moru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aboutman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Aboutman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aboutman! But no joy.
Moru lands with a cross. #ROC#
Aboutman is rocked!
Moru walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Aboutman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Moru swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Aboutman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Moru!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Moru fails to land with a series of punches.
Moru lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Moru gets a clinch.
Butthead is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moru gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Butthead tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Butthead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moru avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beavis Butthead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru stops a takedown attempt from Butthead.
Butthead has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moru after a bit of a struggle.
Butthead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Moru.
Moru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moru stops a takedown attempt from Butthead. #T1#
Butthead being controlled against the cage.
Moru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Moru.
Butthead wants a takedown. #BC#
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moru lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butthead. Butthead circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butthead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moru works Butthead's body with a nice hook.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Butthead counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Butthead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moru dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Moru wants to stand and escape but instead Butthead has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Moru wants to stand up but Butthead is controlling him. #SUB2#
Butthead 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.
Moru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Butthead drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moru! #REVR##T3#
Butthead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Butthead wants to improve his position but Moru is controlling well.
Moru tries to stand and escape but Butthead actually recovers to full guard.
Moru wants to get up but he can't break Butthead's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Moru gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moru misses with a series of wild punches.
Moru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butthead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butthead with the counter takedown but Moru avoids it easily.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butthead moves away.
Butthead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moru takes a swing at Butthead's ribcage but misses.
Moru digs a good body shot into Butthead's ribs.
Butthead avoids the body shot from Moru.
Butthead feints the counter takedown.
Moru throws a body punch but Butthead moves out of range.
Moru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butthead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ma Moru is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butthead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moru lands with a shot to the body.
Moru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Moru misses with a body shot.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
And Butthead tries to counter it with a takedown but Moru pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Butthead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moru.
Moru digs a good body shot into Butthead's ribs.#CL#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butthead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Moru. #T2#
Butthead is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moru works on Butthead's body with a couple of short punches.
Moru gets underhooks to prevent Butthead's takedown attempt.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beavis Butthead.
Butthead is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Moru breaks the clinch. #CL#
Moru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moru lands a left hand.
Butthead drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moru pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Moru moves into the clinch.#T3#
Butthead tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butthead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moru stalling the fight.
Butthead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moru is defending well.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Butthead wants to take the fight to the mat but Moru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Moru.
Butthead wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butthead can do to turn this around?
Moru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butthead.
Butthead feints the counter takedown.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Moru takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Butthead is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butthead tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Butthead wants to take the fight to the mat but Moru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butthead wants a takedown but no success here.
Butthead is breathing heavily.
Butthead wants to take the fight to the mat but Moru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moru is struggling to control the position.
Butthead drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moru jabs at Butthead's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Moru gets a clinch. #BC#
Moru breaks from the clinch.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Butthead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moru cracks Butthead with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Moru moves into range and clinches up with Butthead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Moru trying to control the position but instead, Butthead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moru into the cage.
Butthead can't get the takedown. #T1#
Butthead wants to take the fight to the mat but Moru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Moru breaks from the clinch.
Moru is looking to wear down Butthead with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butthead moves away.
Butthead feints the counter takedown.
Moru jabs at Butthead's body.
Moru misses the shot to the body.
Butthead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Butthead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moru defends it well.
Butthead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butthead was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Butthead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moru defends it well.#T2#
Moru throws a body punch but Butthead moves out of range.
Butthead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moru works Butthead's body with a nice hook.
Moru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butthead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moru closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moru wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butthead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moru defends it well.
Moru takes a swing at Butthead's ribcage but misses.
Butthead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butthead moves away.
Moru misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Butthead decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moru's guard.
Moru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butthead on the ground.#SUB2#
Butthead has gone for a leg lock! Moru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Butthead's guard.#REVR#
Moru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Butthead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moru's guard. #REVB##T4##SUB2#
Butthead 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. #SUB2#
Butthead drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moru manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Butthead has Moru in his guard.#REVR#
Moru wants to stand but Butthead has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beavis Butthead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Butthead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 29, 2017
#R1#
Suchy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suchy throws a push kick but Moru slaps the foot to one side.
Moru is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moru misses with a few strikes there.
Suchy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Suchy ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Moru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suchy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moru throws out the jab. #CL#
Suchy tries to keep at a distance but Moru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suchy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Suchy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Moru gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moru.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Suchy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Suchy fails to pull guard.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Suchy.
A right hand to the body from Moru. #BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Suchy.
A counter left hand to the body from Moru misses its target.
Suchy moves out of range of the strikes.
Moru sets himself, and Suchy steps forward looking for the clinch! Moru avoids it this time.
Suchy takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
Suchy wants to clinch but Moru slips to the side
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suchy.
Moru connects with a jab.
Suchy is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Suchy wants to clinch
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Suchy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru misses with a body shot.
Moru backing away here, and Suchy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suchy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suchy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suchy throws a head kick but Moru moves out of range. #T3#
Moru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suchy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Suchy wants to clinch.
Moru scores with a nice right hand.
Moru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suchy moves in looking to clinch but Moru pushes him off.#T4#
Moru moves out of range as Suchy throws a body kick.
Suchy darts in trying to clinch
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
Suchy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moru moves out of range as Suchy throws a body kick.
Moru is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suchy.#CL2#
Suchy clinches up against the cage.
Suchy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Suchy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suchy wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs.
Suchy fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moru misses with an uppercut. Suchy saw that one coming.#CL#
Moru rushes Suchy and presses him up against the cage.
Suchy tries to stall but Moru uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Suchy gets control of Moru's arms and successfully pulls guard. Suchy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Suchy looking for a guillotine here but Moru defends easily.
Moru wants to stand but Suchy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Suchy is working an open guard so Moru takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Suchy is just out of range.#CL#
Moru rushes Suchy and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Suchy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moru is defending well for now.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Moru to work.
Suchy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suchy can turn it around.
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moru gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A right hand to the body from Moru.
A bit of stalling here from Moru.
Suchy tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Moru breaks from the clinch.
Suchy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Suchy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suchy throws out a powerful jab.
Moru takes a swing at Suchy's ribcage but misses.
Suchy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Moru takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Suchy clinches up with Moru and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Moru breaks from the clinch.
Suchy is looking to land body kicks.
Ma Moru is winning the standup battle so far.
Moru tries to bum rush Suchy with a series of wild strikes but Suchy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suchy wants to counter with a clinch but Moru pushes him away.
Moru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suchy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suchy throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Suchy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suchy can do to turn this around?
Moru tries a body shot but Suchy blocks it.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.
Moru lands a body punch.
Suchy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4##BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moru misses with a looping left.
Suchy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suchy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Moru.
Moru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suchy.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moru misses with a straight right.
Crunch! Suchy slams his shin into Moru's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that second round.
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#
Moru takes a swing at Suchy's ribcage but misses.
Moru sets himself, and Suchy steps forward looking for the clinch! Moru avoids it this time.
Moru throws a right hand that Suchy ducks under and follows up with a left that Suchy also avoids with ease.
Suchy moves to clinch but Moru breaks away
and Moru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moru misses with a two punch combination.
Suchy loads up on a big right hand but Moru slips the punch.
Suchy tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
Moru is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Moru pushes Suchy up against the cage in a clinch.
Moru taking a breather.#T1#
Moru tries a body shot but Suchy blocks it.
Suchy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suchy fails to pull guard. #BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suchy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suchy.
Moru misses with a few strikes there.
Suchy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Moru moves out of range as Suchy throws a body kick. #T2##CL2#
Suchy clinches. #BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moru throws a body punch but Suchy moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moru cracks a nice hook into Suchy's ribs.#CL2#
Suchy pushes Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moru avoiding damage.
Alexander Suchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moru leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Suchy jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Suchy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Suchy.
Suchy trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Moru. #BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moru slips under a jab from Suchy.
Moru works Suchy's body with a nice hook.
Moru throws a series of punches but Suchy moves out of range. #T4#
Suchy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moru scores with a body shot.
Moru scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suchy cracks the inside of Moru's front leg.
Suchy moves to clinch but Moru breaks away
and Moru counters with a right hand to the body.
Suchy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Moru.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 27, 2017
#R1#
Moru swings for the body but Tang moves out of range.
Moru misses with a straight left.
Tang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Moru forces Tang back against the cage and clinches.
Tang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moru fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru scores with a nice strike.
Tang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Tang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moru defends it well.#T1#
Moru throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Tang is trying to work for a kimura but Moru is defending well. #SUB2#
Tang seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Moru is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pootie Tang!
During a confident post fight interview, Pootie Tang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1#
Moru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moru looks to land a left hand but Dynamite moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Moru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dynamite is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Moru slows down the pace here.
Dynamite lands an elbow just above Moru 's eye.
Dynamite lands with a short shot to the head.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Dynamite avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
A short left from Dynamite.
Dynamite tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Dynamite back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.
Dynamite wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dynamite doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Dynamite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Dynamite controls his hands.
Moru leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dynamite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Dynamite moves into the clinch.
Dynamite is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
Dynamite wants to stall.
Moru blocks the elbow strike.
Dynamite is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moru is defending well for now.#T2#
Moru slowing the pace effectively.
Dynamite is trying to force a seperation but Moru has the dominant position.
Moru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dynamite has a couple of punches blocked by Moru. #BC#
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dynamite is looking to land body kicks.
Moru is looking to counter punch.
Moru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dynamite tried to score with a low kick but Moru checks it.#CL#
Moru moves into the clinch successfully.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dynamite looking to stall.
Moru managing to block the knees to the body from Dynamite. #T3##BC#
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Moru finds it's way through Dynamite's defenses.
A punch combination from Moru misses.
Dynamite keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynamite moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moru.
Moru misses with a hook.
Dynamite throws a sloppy head kick and Moru moves out of range easily. #CL#
Moru clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Moru does no damage. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dynamite. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dynamite moves away from the strike by Moru.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru swings for the body but Dynamite moves out of range.
Dynamite swings for the body but Moru moves out of range.
Dynamite cracks the inside of Moru's front leg.
Dynamite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moru scores with a nice strike.
Moru throws a jab but it's blocked by Dynamite.
Dynamite flicks out a counter leg kick but Moru steps away.
Dynamite takes one on the button.#CL2#
Dynamite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moru digs a good body shot into Dynamite's ribs.
Dynamite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru throws a big counter combination but Dynamite scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dynamite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dynamite.
Dynamite drops his hands momentarily and Moru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moru lands a nice shot that snaps Dynamite's head back.
Moru blocks a low kick nicely.
Moru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around?
Dynamite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moru misses with a double jab.
Dynamite throws a front kick that sends Moru stumbling back into the cage.
Dynamite scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Nice jab there from Dynamite.
Dynamite scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Dynamite closes the distance and pushes Moru back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dynamite.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moru leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moru scores with a hook to the body.
Dynamite being controlled against the cage.
Dynamite has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Dynamite misses with a knee to the head.
Dynamite is trying to stall. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Moru.
Dynamite being controlled against the cage.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ma Moru has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Moru breaks the clinch.
Moru throws a jab but it's blocked by Dynamite.
Dynamite looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
As Dynamite looks to move away, Moru throws a big counter combo but Dynamite just gets out of the way.
Moru misses with a few strikes there.
Moru lands a nice hook to Dynamite's body. Dynamite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Dynamite lands a jab to the head.
Kipling Ronald Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Dynamite. #T3#
Moru swinging wildly here.
Moru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dynamite misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dynamite, right into the meat.
Dynamite jabs at Moru's body.
Moru catches Dynamite with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Moru gets tackled into the cage by Dynamite. Dynamite maintains the clinch. #BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dynamite misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Moru swings widly with a right hand
and Dynamite counters with a three punch combo that has Moru backing up. Moru nods at Dynamite to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite slips a straight right by Moru.
Moru throws a hook but Dynamite blocks it.
A head kick by Dynamite misses #KD#
and Moru counters with a crisp one two that drops Dynamite! Moru thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dynamite to his feet! Dynamite is in big trouble!#ROC#
Dynamite is rocked!
Moru drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dynamite right on the button. Dynamite goes down! Moru follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Moru gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Moru!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 20, 2017
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moru taking a breather.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gaspar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaspar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moru smiles and moves away.
Moru lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moru tries a body shot but Gaspar blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land. #T1#
Gaspar controlling the action here for a moment.
Moru content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gaspar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gaspar prevents a body shot from Moru.
Gaspar jumps guard but Moru stands there with Gaspar around his waist. Gaspar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Gaspar.
Moru content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaspar's elbow.
Moru avoids the elbow strike from Gaspar, against the cage.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru. #T2#
Moru throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaspar.
Gaspar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moru smiles and moves away.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moru scores with a hook.
Gaspar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moru finds it's way round the side to connect with Gaspar's head. #CL#
Moru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaspar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gaspar can turn it around.
Moru will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gaspar up against the cage.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Moru looking to slow down the pace here.
Moru lands with a short shot to the head.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moru slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Gaspar decides to pull guard.
Gaspar has Moru pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Gaspar working for a triangle but Moru defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gaspar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moru defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Gaspar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moru defends well.
Moru wants to get up but he can't break Gaspar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaspar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gaspar pushes a forearm under Moru's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moru is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Gaspar!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 16, 2017
#R1##CL#
Moru drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage. #BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moru is able to avoid easily.
DJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru blocks the body kick.
Moru stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Moru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
Moru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Moru - that landed with a thud. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Moru.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
Moru is stalling here.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moru pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T2#
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith dives in and grabs Moru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moru pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moru finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. #CL#
Moru has managed to clinch.
Moru prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Moru taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T3#
Moru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free but Moru has control.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Moru postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #T4#
Moru throwing strikes but missing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moru. #SUB#
Moru drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Moru off! Moru jumps back into Smith's guard.
Moru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Moru 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.
Moru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moru working some strikes from top position.
Moru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Moru back into the cage.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moru misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Moru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moru wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Smith prevents Moru from getting back to his feet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Moru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him. #T2##ES#
Moru has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moru takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Moru sprawls well.
Moru cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith tries to move into range but Moru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Moru. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Moru finish him?
Moru drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Moru jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Moru!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 13, 2017
#R1##CL2#
McAodh gets a clinch.
McAodh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McAodh stalling in the clinch.
McAodh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moru fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
McAodh clinches.
Moru stalling the fight.
McAodh is trying to break free.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.
McAodh can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAodh is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McAodh.
McAodh is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McAodh is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Moru lands a body shot.
Moru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McAodh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Moru presses McAodh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moru lands a right hand that snaps the head of McAodh backwards.
McAodh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. McAodh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
McAodh clinches up with Moru and pushes him back against the cage.
McAodh is pushing Moru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moru blocks a body shot from McAodh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Moru.
McAodh is trying to maintain a safe position but Moru gets an underhook and turns McAodh into the cage.
Moru blocking some punches. #T2#
McAodh working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on McAodh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McAodh tries for a takedown. No joy.
McAodh looking to stall.
McAodh tries to circle away but Moru has him pinned against the cage.
McAodh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing McAodh up against the cage.
McAodh tries to pull guard but Moru won't allow it.
McAodh missing with knees to the body. #T3#
A short right from Moru.
Moru taking a breather.
Moru controlling the action here for a moment.
McAodh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McAodh is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru keeps control of McAodh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Moru.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
Moru slows down the pace here.
Moru avoiding damage as McAodh throws knees to the body. #T4#
McAodh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moru lands a nice uppercut.
Moru stalling the fight.
McAodh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McAodh can turn it around.
McAodh misses with the head strike.
McAodh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Moru.
Moru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McAodh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moru smiles and moves away. #CL2#
McAodh gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAodh is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Moru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Moru.
Moru closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAodh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McAodh seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Moru shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! McAodh is backing up but Moru catches him with a final right hook that drops him! McAodh covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Moru Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Moru!

 

 
 
 
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