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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Moreno (ranked 24994 p4p, 4728 weight class) and Jefke Daems (ranked 0 p4p, 443 weight class). Daems comes into a darkened arena with his song building. jefke is getrouwd kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hector Moreno had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Moreno! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jefke Daems! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daems will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Moreno looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Moreno slaps away a takedown attempt from Daems, before circling back to the center of the mat. Daems jabs Moreno to the body, keeping him at a distance. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daems is defended easily by Moreno. Hector Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jefke Daems. Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Daems shows good takedown defense. Hector Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daems darts in looking for a takedown but Moreno gets double underhooks and turns Daems into the cage. Moreno is looking for a counter combo. A solid body kick from Daems. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daems rushes Moreno and presses him up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Daems.
Daems manages to break the clinch.
Daems fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daems shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moreno pinned against the cage. Moreno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Moreno tries to counter by clinching up but Daems breaks away and moves out of range. Daems feints and as Moreno raises his hands in defense, Daems changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Moreno wants to control the position but Daems says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Daems controlling the action here. Daems passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moreno!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daems scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daems unloads with some shots from mount but Moreno bucks and avoids them well.
Daems misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Daems unloads with some shots from mount but Moreno bucks and avoids them well.
Daems thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Daems looking to finish with strikes here!
Daems punching from mount but Moreno doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daems lands a heavy elbow. Moreno is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Daems thowing shots but they're missing. Daems controlling his opponent. Daems misses with a head shot. Moreno is working to get back to half guard.
Daems working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daems sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Daems throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Daems sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jefke Daems dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daems clinches up with Moreno and pushes him back against the cage. Daems wants a takedown.
Daems gets control of Moreno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daems will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Daems looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Daems manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Moreno takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Hector Moreno has been cut. Moreno can't get the takedown.
Daems escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daems has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno gets tackled into the cage by Daems. Daems maintains the clinch. Daems drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Daems successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daems is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Daems has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Daems lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Daems throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Daems stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control. Daems tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Daems controls the position. The ground and pound from Daems seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Daems is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moreno's shoulder. That is not cool. Daems stands up and beckons Moreno to his feet. Daems closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreno circles away. Hector Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jefke Daems. Moreno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daems's corner calls for a 1-2. Daems obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Daems tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreno swivels and escapes. Moreno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daems. Daems shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daems's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Moreno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Moreno slaps away a takedown attempt from Daems, before circling back to the center of the mat. Moreno looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Moreno closes the distance and lands a one-two. Daems moves into the clinch. Daems manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daems trying to strike off his back.
Daems looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moreno being controlled here momentarily. Moreno is looking to work some ground and pound but Daems has wrist control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Daems. Moreno wants to stand and escape but instead Daems has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jefke Daems showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hector Moreno's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Nice sprawl there from Moreno as Daems shoots in. Moreno lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Moreno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Daems fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Daems misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Moreno feinted with a counter takedown. Hector Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jefke Daems. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daems is defended easily by Moreno. Daems fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Moreno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daems circles away quickly and effectively. Daems tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moreno has his takedown stuffed and Daems makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Daems fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Moreno misses with a straight left. Daems shoots in and drives through. Moreno sprawls well. Hector Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Daems fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Daems has his takedown stuffed and Moreno counters with a left and a right that stings Daems. Moreno misses with a body kick. Daems shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moreno pinned against the cage. Moreno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moreno connects with the punch. Moreno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daems but Daems pushes him off and we're back to square one. Daems drives through and clinches with Moreno against the cage.
Daems keeps control of Moreno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Daems jumps guard and drags Moreno to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Moreno is looking to work some ground and pound but Daems has wrist control. Daems looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Moreno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moreno tries to stand but Daems is controlling from the bottom. Daems manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Daems pulls guard successfully.
Jefke Daems has got the better of the ground game so far. Moreno is fighting to break Daems's control of his arms but Daems is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Moreno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daems is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daems is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Moreno throws a strike but Daems rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Daems stands up and waves to Moreno to follow him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. No luck with that takedown attempt from Daems. Hector Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jefke Daems is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Daems clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jefke Daems. I've got Daems winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefke Daems! Jefke Daems thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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