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Event:
WFC 32: Halkias v Romero II
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moon at a distance.
Moon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Moon.
Moon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa misses with a left hand
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacasa jabs Moon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa takes one to the side of the head.
Lacasa jabs Moon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Moon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moon's head backwards.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacasa works Moon's body with a nice hook.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa jabs at Moon's body.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Lacasa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moon rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa throws a hook but Moon avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa looks to land a combination but Moon avoids it well.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Moon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moon throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a sloppy body shot
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Moon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Moon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa cracks Moon with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
A slow jab from Moon misses its intended target.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Moon lands.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moon.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Lacasa coming out on top.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Moon's body.
Lacasa throws a jab when Moon was well out of range.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Moon ducks down to avoid it.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Moon.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moon avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Lacasa clobbers Moon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Moon misses.
Moon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lacasa has time to react.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Moon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Moon misses with a few strikes there.
Lacasa is looking for the big counter here.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moon on the side of the head.
Moon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa moves out of range as Moon strikes.
Lacasa throws a hook but Moon blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Moon is looking for a counter combo.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moon in his tracks. #T4#
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Lacasa lands with a right hand.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Moon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Moon's shoulder, as Moon tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Moon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacasa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Moon.
Moon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lacasa tests Moon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Moon's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa 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#
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa jabs at Moon's body.
Moon connects with a body shot.
Moon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Moon misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Moon.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa misses with a hook
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a right hand that misses
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Moon staying out of range there.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moon, as that shot connected.
Lacasa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.#T2#
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Moon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Moon.
Lacasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Moon avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moon's head backwards.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa lunges at Moon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moon's hand.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moon.
Nice shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa works the jab nicely.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Moon misses the target.#T3#
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacasa connects with a jab.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Moon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Lacasa jabs at Moon's body.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Moon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moon jabs at Lacasa's body.
Moon lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moon looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Lacasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa needs to keep his hands up - Moon had a free shot at his head there.
Moon takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Moon misses
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Lacasa tries to bum rush Moon with a series of wild strikes but Moon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lacasa punishes Moon's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Moon.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Moon.
Lacasa misses with a combination
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa 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#
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Moon's ribs.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Moon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Moon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacasa lands a jab to Moon's midsection.
Moon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Moon walks into a jab.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with a hook to the body
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moon.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Moon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa misses with a jab to the body
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moon.#T2#
Lacasa throws a hook but Moon blocks it.
Lacasa jabs Moon right on the nose. Moon blinks but takes it well.
Lacasa throws a lazy uppercut
and Moon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Moon throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa looks to land a combination but Moon avoids it well.
Moon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Moon misses.
Lacasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moon with a body shot.
Moon misses with a straight left.
Moon slips a jab from Lacasa.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Moon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moon lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
Moon defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Moon misses with a wild combination.
Lacasa slips a jab from Moon.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Moon slips a jab and a cross from Lacasa.
It looked like Moon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Moon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lacasa misses with a right hand
and Moon counters with a nice body shot.
Lacasa slips a jab from Moon.#T4#
Moon throws a right hand that misses
and Lacasa counters with a series of strikes. Moon will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Moon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moon slips under a jab.
Lacasa misses with a body shot
and Moon counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon misses with a straight left.
Moon missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moon misses with a body shot.
Moon lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Lacasa.
Rikz Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moon at a distance.
Lacasa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lacasa 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!
A relieved looking Diego Lacasa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moon.
Moon lands a jab to the head.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Rikz Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Moon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moon takes one on the button.
Moon staying out of range there.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Moon's coach down at MONEY TEAM!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moon misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Smith takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Moon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moon scores with a jab.
Moon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Moon's shoulder, as Moon tries to avoid the shot.
Moon thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Moon lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Moon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Smith 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!
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Moon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Moon cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Moon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back.
Moon looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#T3#
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Moon.
Moon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moon scores with a jab.
Moon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith digs a good hook to Moon's body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moon just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Moon lands.
Moon lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Moon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith slips a jab from Moon.
Moon defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Moon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moon connects with a nice looking jab.
Moon throws a good cross that connects.
#KD2#
Moon cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!
Moon takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Moon as he checks the leg kick.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikz Moon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Moon's corner calls for a 1-2. Moon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith jabs at Moon's body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Moon clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Moon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon misses with a straight left.
Moon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Moon slips under a jab from Smith.
Moon blocks a leg kick.
Smith moves out of range as Moon strikes.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Moon has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Moon steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Moon looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Moon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Moon cracks Smith with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Smith falls to his knees and Moon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikz Moon! |
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Event:
WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Brunson scores with a takedown into Moon's guard.#SUB#
Brunson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brunson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses.
Brunson connects with a couple of short punches.
Moon tries to strike from the bottom.
Moon controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Moon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MONEY TEAM!!!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moon's head.
Brunson with a nice head shot there.
Brunson advances position into side control!
Moon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brunson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Moon's hands, connecting with Moon's forehead.
Brunson working over Moon with some ground and pound. Moon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brunson 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.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Brunson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Brunson defends easily.
Brunson connects with a couple of short punches.
Moon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brunson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brunson passes into side control.
#SUB#
Brunson has hold of Moon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moon seems comfortable defending it but Brunson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brunson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson retains his bantamweight title!
Blonde Brunson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Moon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Roy Lansky has been cut.
Lansky looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Moon drops Lansky with a big left hand! Lansky is injured, injured bad! Moon jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikz Moon! |
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Event:
WFC 17: Brunson vs Lacasa
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Moon tries to keep at a distance but Blades has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blades working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blades definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blades misses with a body punch.
Blades lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blades swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Blades controls the action.
Moon gets through Blades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blades scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moon's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Moon fails to land.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moon.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Blades fails to land.
A short right from Moon on the inside.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Blades blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Blades working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Blades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blades working aggressively here.
Blades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Blades lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Blades swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Blades.
Blades misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Blades has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
Blades misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blades has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
Moon 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!
Moon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blades.
Blades swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blades misses with a body punch.
Blades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blades lands with a short shot to the head.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Blades swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon lands with a right to the head.
Blades gets through Moon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blades scores with a shoulder strike.
Moon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blades lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blades lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Moon is rocked!
Blades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moon is still on wobbly legs! Can Blades finish him?
Blades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Moon fails to land.
Blades misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moon.
Moon seems to have recovered his senses.
Blades misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Blades.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Blades.
Blades swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blades has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
#T4#
Moon tries to work over Blades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blades.
A short uppercut from Moon.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Blades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blades misses with some punches.
Blades tries to throw a body punch but Moon avoids it by throwing Blades back against the cage.
Blades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moon's elbow.
Moon stalling in the clinch.
Blades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blades is keeping busy.
Blades lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Blades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blades working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Blades dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blades moves forwards but Moon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blades throws a lazy right hand but Moon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Moon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moon clobbers Blades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blades ducks under a wild hook from Moon.
Moon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blades dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Blades with a hook.
Blades throws a body shot but no joy.
Moon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blades.
Blades misses the shot to the body.
Moon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moon catches Blades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blades throws a good cross that connects.
Blades throws a body shot but no joy.
Blades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moon.
#T1#
Blades misses with an uppercut.
Moon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Blades is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Blades has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Moon engages and cracks Blades with a massive lead left hook - Blades tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Moon is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rikz Moon! |
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Event:
WFC 15: Dias vs Rogers
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Brunson shoots in looking for a takedown but Moon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brunson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brunson in his tracks.
Moon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brunson darts in looking for a takedown but Moon gets double underhooks and turns Brunson into the cage.
Moon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Brunson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moon regains guard.
Moon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson postures up.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Moon pulls Brunson in to control the position.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Moon blocks nicely. #SUB#
Brunson drops back looking for a leg! Moon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moon manages to kick Brunson off! Brunson jumps back into Moon's guard.
Brunson works over Moon with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Brunson defends easily.
Brunson scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Moon has wrist control.
Moon looking to control but Brunson passes into half guard.
Moon taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Moon has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Brunson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brunson.
Brunson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brunson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moon?
Moon is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Brunson working for a submission but Moon is keeping him at bay.
Moon is trying desperately to improve position.
Brunson punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Moon is rocked!
Brunson landing strikes from the mount and Moon is in trouble!
Moon is still in real trouble! Can Brunson finish him?#SUB#
Brunson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson retains his bantamweight title!
Blonde Brunson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC 9: Nilsson vs Elin
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
Moon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bronson has Moon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Moon lands with a right to the head. #T1##BC#
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Moon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Moon has knocked Bronson down with a huge combo! Moon steps away and waves a wobbly Bronson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bronson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Brick Bronson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon cracks Bronson with a left hook right on the temple and Bronson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Moon lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bronson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rikz Moon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Densetsu misses with a kick to the body.
Densetsu slaps away a takedown attempt from Moon, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Moon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Densetsu misses with an elbow over the top.
Densetsu wants a takedown.
Moon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moon working Densetsu over with knees to the body.
Densetsu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moon is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Densetsu is trying to pull guard but Moon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Densetsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moon throws a nice looking combination but Densetsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Moon moves into range and clinches up with Densetsu.#T1#
Densetsu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rikz Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikz Densetsu.#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Densetsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Densetsu breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Densetsu trying to stall but Moon improves his position.
Densetsu stops a takedown attempt from Moon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Densetsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
#BC#
Moon breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Densetsu avoids the head kick by Moon.
Densetsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Moon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Densetsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Densetsu moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.
Densetsu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Densetsu rushes Moon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moon tries to score a body lock takedown but Densetsu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Densetsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Densetsu is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Densetsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moon smiles and moves away.
#T3##CL#
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Densetsu takes a shot to the head.
Moon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Densetsu up against the cage.
Densetsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Densetsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Moon lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Moon as Densetsu shoots in.
Densetsu leaves Moon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Densetsu clinches with his opponent.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Moon keeps control of Densetsu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Moon jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Densetsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
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!
Densetsu trying to keep a closed guard but Moon is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikz Moon dominated that round.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Densetsu darts in looking for a takedown but Moon gets double underhooks and turns Densetsu into the cage. #CL2#
Densetsu closes the distance and pushes Moon back into the cage.#BC#
Moon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Densetsu wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
Densetsu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Moon clinches up against the cage.
Moon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Densetsu has had enough of the clinch but Moon keeps him there for the moment.
Moon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moon successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Moon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Densetsu defends it easily.#SUB#
Moon is looking for a triangle but Densetsu pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Densetsu defends easily.
Moon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Densetsu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Densetsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Densetsu keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Densetsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moon trying to control but Densetsu is working from the bottom.
Densetsu is trying to keep Moon in close.
Densetsu has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up. #T3#
Moon trying to control but Densetsu is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Densetsu wants to stand up but Moon is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moon.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Densetsu moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.
Moon fails with the takedown.
Densetsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moon as he jumps to the side.
Rikz Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikz Densetsu.#T4#
Moon keeps Densetsu at a distance using the push kick.
Densetsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moon counters with a two punch combo.
Densetsu tries to clinch but Moon moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Densetsu.
Moon shoots in looking for a takedown but Densetsu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Densetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Densetsu is defended easily by Moon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Moon gets caught flat footed, as Densetsu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikz Moon 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##CL2#
Densetsu rushes Moon and presses him up against the cage.
Moon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Densetsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Rikz Moon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Densetsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Densetsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Densetsu tries to break free but Moon pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikz Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon shoots in but Densetsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Densetsu tries to clinch but Moon moves away
and Moon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Densetsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Densetsu manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Densetsu gets tackled into the cage by Moon. Moon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Moon manages to break the clinch.
Rikz Moon is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Moon rushes Densetsu and presses him up against the cage.
Moon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Densetsu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Moon breaks from the clinch.
Moon tries to clinch but Densetsu moves out of range.
Densetsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Moon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt - Densetsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Moon backs off Densetsu throws a huge counter combo but Moon manages to avoid it all.
Densetsu throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Moon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Densetsu moves into the clinch.#TD#
Moon pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Densetsu trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Densetsu is holding on to half guard well.
Moon stops Densetsu from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Densetsu is pressing down on Moon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moon is stalling in the full guard.
Moon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon advances position into side control!
Moon is looking to take a break and control but Densetsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Densetsu's legs.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Densetsu can do to turn this around?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Densetsu keeps working.
Densetsu is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Moon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Densetsu's legs.
Rikz Densetsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rikz Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Densetsu throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikz Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikz Moon! |
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