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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Munoz (ranked 2240 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Namond Moore (ranked 266 p4p, 225 weight class). Moore has chosen Mama Loi, Papa Loi as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namond Moore!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munoz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Munoz is defending against the submission attempts here by Moore.
Munoz is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Munoz is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munoz works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Moore won't allow Munoz to sweep him here.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore is looking to pass into half guard but Munoz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Munoz is in guard.
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moore has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz connects with a couple of short punches.
Munoz trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Munoz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.
Munoz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munoz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Moore wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munoz winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Munoz working Moore over with strikes.
Moore is rocked!
Munoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Munoz finish him?
Moore is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Munoz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munoz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munoz pulls his head out easily.
Munoz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Munoz is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munoz is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Munoz cracks Moore with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Munoz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Munoz moves into full guard.
Munoz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moore passes into side control, despite Munoz's attempt to control the position.
Munoz gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Munoz defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munoz tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Munoz is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore trying to control from Munoz's half guard. Munoz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Munoz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.
Moore wants to control but Munoz passes into side.
Munoz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz cracks Moore with a big elbow.
Moore is trying to control Munoz's posture but Munoz avoids it.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Munoz keeps moving and retains side control.
Moore tries to control but Munoz manages to take his back.
Johnny Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Munoz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Moore.
Munoz lands a series of strikes from the back and Moore goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Munoz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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