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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moganesh Jain (ranked 1089 p4p, 1091 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 124 p4p, 125 weight class). Jain comes to the cage accompanied by The Monkey King. Wright is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Come out to play . Moganesh Jain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Wright misses.
Jain wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jain misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain lands a jab to the nose.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Jain misses.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Jain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jain rather than just go for the knockout.
Jain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jain misses.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Jain misses with a wild combination.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright avoids the body shot from Jain.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jain misses with a left hand
and Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jain lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright cracks Jain with a nice body shot.
Wright presses Jain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright tries a body shot but Jain blocks it.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright trying to control the position but instead, Jain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jain.
Wright misses with some punches.
Jain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
Jain working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Wright .
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Jain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jain fails to land.
Jain pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright gets through Jain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jain at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Wright with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jain with a body shot.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Jain counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Jain - just one landing.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jain just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jain circles away quickly and effectively.
Jain feinted with a counter takedown.
Jain throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jain.
Jain tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright ! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moganesh Jain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jain scores with a nice right hand.
Jain lands a lovely overhand right.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jain doesn't seem phased though.
Jain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jain tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jain takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright tries to counter with a clinch but Jain shakes him off and moves away.
Moganesh Jain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jain.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Jain's head but Jain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Jain tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Jain slips the punch.
Wright lands a body shot.
Jain misses with a right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Jain misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Wright throws out a counter right but Jain avoids it with no problem.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright closes the distance and pushes Jain back into the cage.
Jain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Wright .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jain's elbow.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jain fails to land.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Jain lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jain.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jain tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Jain drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Wright to work.
Jain blocks a body shot from Wright .
Jain lands with a left to the head.
Wright tries to work over Jain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to maintain a safe position but Jain gets an underhook and turns Wright into the cage.
Wright has Jain pressed against the cage.
Jain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jain throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright .
Cleon Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Wright - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wright blocks a body shot from Jain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jain.
Jain lands a body shot.
Jain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jain backwards.
Jain has a couple of punches blocked by Wright .
Jain misses with a body punch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain misses with the head strike.
Jain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wright regains guard immediately.
Wright keeping full guard, as Jain tries to pass.
Wright has Jain pulled in close to control his posture.
Wright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright looks to land a right hand but Jain moved out of range.
Jain loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Jain throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Jain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jain misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright .
A clash of legs there as Jain blocks the low kick.
Jain misses the jab.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain misses with a right hand
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jain misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jain misses with an uppercut
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Jain cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jain counters with a nice body shot.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Jain shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Jain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Jain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jain throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jain.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Wright .
Jain throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Jain ducks down to avoid it.
Jain jabs at Wright 's body.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Moganesh Jain is winning the standup battle so far.
Jain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Jain was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Jain lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright 's hand.
Jain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Jain.
A big right from Wright misses.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Jain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jain connects with a looping right hand.
Jain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain misses with a hook.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright slips a jab from Jain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright staying out of range there.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jain thinking.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright .
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cleon Wright .
I think Wright 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cleon Wright !
A very excited looking Cleon Wright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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