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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Moxley (ranked 23902 p4p, 24999 weight class) and Zambosurian Inday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Moxley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zambosurian Inday's chin.
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185 cm 22 145 7 - 10 - 0 |
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165 cm 18 143 5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good elbows Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Moxley ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zambosurian Inday! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Inday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Inday throws a big counter head kick but Moxley avoids it with no problem. Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inday defends it nicely. Inday only half commits to the counter leg kick. Moxley fails with the takedown. Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him. Moxley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Inday is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moxley shoots in but no luck this time. Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inday defends it nicely. Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Moxley goes for a double leg but Inday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inday continues to drive forward. Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well. Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Inday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Moxley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Inday is defending well. Inday goes for a takedown attempt but Moxley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moxley with a lazy takedown attempt and Inday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice takedown defense from Inday. No joy for Moxley on that attempt. Inday counters with a body kick. Moxley looks for a takedown but Inday sprawls well. Moxley is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moxley shoots and misses and Inday counters with a nice kick to the body. Inday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Moxley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Inday manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Inday content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Inday misses with a head shot. Inday content just to control the position here. Inday tries to control but Moxley wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Inday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zambosurian Inday 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.
Inday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard. Inday trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moxley is pulling down on Inday's head to control his posture. Inday trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Inday is fighting to break Moxley 's control of his arms but Moxley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Inday slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Moxley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moxley somewhat. Inday follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Moxley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moxley somewhat. Moxley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inday is fending him off so far but Moxley persists. Nope, Inday circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him. Moxley misses with a takedown attempt - Inday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And Inday responds with a good body kick, but Moxley manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moxley fails with a takedown attempt. Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inday as he avoids it easily. Moxley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inday pinned against the cage. Inday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moxley darts in looking for a takedown but Inday gets double underhooks and turns Moxley into the cage. Inday counters with a body kick. Inday stops a takedown attempt from Moxley .
Moxley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Moxley gets underhooks to prevent Inday's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moxley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inday pulls him back up using the underhooks. Inday has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moxley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Inday wants a takedown.
Moxley looking for a takedown. Inday wants a takedown but no success here.
Inday jumps into guard, dragging Moxley to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moxley postures up.
Inday has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zambosurian Inday 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! This is the final round!
Moxley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Inday to score an easy takedown into full guard. Inday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Inday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round. Inday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Inday throws a big elbow that misses. Moxley is wriggling around but Inday manages to pass to half guard.
Inday content to control rather than advance. Inday trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inday as he avoids it easily. Inday changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Moxley shoots in and drives through. Inday sprawls well. Inday counters with a body kick. Inday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moxley 's guard. Inday has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moxley is proving hard to escape from. Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Zambosurian Inday has got the better of the ground game so far. Moxley pulls Inday in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moxley keeping moving, preventing Inday from controlling successfully. Inday slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Inday trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Inday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Inday is trying to counter with his kicks. Zambosurian Inday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him. Moxley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inday pinned against the cage. Inday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight! Zambosurian Inday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Inday 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zambosurian Inday!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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18% |
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