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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Moose (ranked 24704 p4p, 20320 weight class) and Crazy Boco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boco has chosen Crazy Nights as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Moe Moose has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Moe Moose seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 cm 27 185 4 - 23 - 0 |
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193 cm 36 185 8 - 46 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid boxing Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moe Moose! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 46 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Boco! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moose closes the distance and clinches up with Boco, looking for a takedown. Moose pushes Boco against the cage but Boco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Boco is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boco instigates a clinch. Moose manages to pull guard.
Boco is stalling in the full guard. Moose wants to hit a sweep here but Boco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moose there! Moose is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moose is squirming around, avoiding Boco's attempts to control the action. You get the feeling that Moose really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moose flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Moose is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boco trying to control but Moose is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moose manages to regain half guard. Good work. Boco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moose's head. Boco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moose trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boco prevents Moose from improving his position. Boco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moose's head. Moose controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Moose wants to control but Boco is keeping busy and won't allow it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Boco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Moose is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Crazy Boco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boco misses with a takedown attempt and Moose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moose. Boco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boco lands a nice knee to the body. Moose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Boco pushes off an throws an elbow but Moose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Boco manages to break the clinch.
Moose shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boco eats them both and turns towards Moose to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Moose wants to clinch up but Boco keeps it at a distance. Moose fails to land the takedown. Boco throws a series of punches but Moose moves out of range. Moose looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moose dodges the punch combination from Boco.
Moose has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Moose. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boco throws a series of punches but Moose moves out of range. Moose was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moose closes the distance and clinches. Boco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No luck for Moose with that takedown attempt. Boco unleashes a big counter combination but Moose bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Boco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moose moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Boco misses with a double jab
and Moose counters with a left and a right that stings Boco. Moose tries for a takedown but Boco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Moose is breathing heavily. Boco closes the distance and pushes Moose back into the cage. Boco looks to throw an elbow but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Boco dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Boco tries to clinch there but Moose circles away.
Some wild striking there from Boco.
Boco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moose closes the distance and clinches. Moose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boco has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boco, pushing him back against the cage. Moose is trying to break the clinch but Boco has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boco has him pressed against the cage. Boco avoiding damage as Moose throws knees to the body.
Boco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boco prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boco trying to stall but Moose improves his position.
Boco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Moose keeps the fight on the outside. Boco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moose circles away. Boco throws a right hand that Moose ducks under and follows up with a left that Moose also avoids with ease. Crazy Boco seems to be getting the better of the standup. Moose closes the distance and lands a one-two. Moose fails with a takedown attempt. Some wild striking there from Boco.
Moose is looking to land body kicks. Moose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Boco wants to counter the offense by Moose and move into the clinch position. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Moose. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moose circles away quickly and effectively. Moose shoots in but no luck this time. Moose shoots in but no luck this time. Boco tries a head kick but it misses.
Moose moves into range and clinches up with Boco. This has been an exciting period of action! Boco controlling the action here for a moment.
Moose looking to throw knees to the head but Boco is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Moose's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boco tries a body shot but Moose blocks it.
Moose has had enough of the clinch but Boco keeps him there for the moment. Moose decides to pull guard. Moose keeping moving, preventing Boco from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Boco stopping the sweep attempt from Moose. Boco wants to control from the top but Moose keeps moving. Boco postures up.
Boco looking to sit in guard and control but Moose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boco is looking for a triangle but Moose pushes his legs off easily.
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. Moose 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. Moose throwing strikes from guard but Boco blocks nicely. Moose controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Moose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boco works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moose. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Moe Moose will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Moose doesn't manage to clinch there - Boco circles away.
Boco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moose circles away quickly and effectively. Boco tries to clinch up but Moose circles away and keeps his distance. Moose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boco tries to avoid it but Moose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boco to the ground. Boco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Moose throws a sloppy head kick and Boco moves out of range easily. Moose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Boco misses with a straight left. Moe Moose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boco slaps away a takedown attempt from Moose, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Moose. 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. Moose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boco defends it nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Boco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moose moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Boco gets a clinch. Moe Moose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boco goes for a takedown attempt but Moose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boco stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moose. Moose dodges an elbow strike from Boco.
Moose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boco prevents it.
Boco misses with a short punch on the inside. Boco breaks the clinch.
Boco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moose.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boco looking to stall.
Moose wants to take the fight to the mat but Boco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Moose controlling the action here for a moment.
Boco blocks an elbow strike from Moose.
Moose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boco to keep the fight standing. Moose blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Boco tries to land knees in the clinch but Moose avoids the damage to the body. Moose tries to score a body lock takedown but Boco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moose avoids the elbow strike from Boco, against the cage.
Boco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moose is defending well. Moose manages to pull guard.
Boco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moose is keeping the position for now. Moose trying to keep a closed guard but Boco is proving a slippery customer.
Moose has his foot on Boco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boco works his way back into a safe position though. Boco trying to control but Moose is working from the bottom. Moe Moose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Moose trying to keep a closed guard but Boco is proving a slippery customer.
Moose wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moose wants to stand but Boco is controlling the position. Boco wants to control from the top but Moose keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boco misses with a double jab.
Boco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moose defends well and Boco ends up having to push Moose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Moose drives through with a takedown into guard. Moose is standing up over Boco. Boco looks to escape but Moose dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boco is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moose is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Poor strikes thrown by Moose there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight! Crazy Boco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Boco 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Boco! A determined Crazy Boco didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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energy
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hype
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