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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Moro (ranked 3819 p4p, 25621 weight class) and Colt Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 cm 18 270 0 - 0 - 0 |
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215 cm 18 268 2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Good wrestler Basic striking Solid chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ante Moro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colt Mays! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moro throws a good cross that connects.
Moro connects with a body shot. Mays uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moro.
A jab from Moro misses. Moro takes a swing at Mays's ribcage but misses. Mays thows a left - swing and a miss! Moro takes a swing at Mays's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Moro. Mays does a little dance to reset his feet. Moro is looking to wear down Mays with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Mays misses with a few strikes there.
Mays is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moro. Mays throws an off balance right hand
and Moro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Moro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mays moves away. Mays clinches with his opponent.
Mays lands a body punch. Moro tries to circle away but Mays has him pinned against the cage. Mays gets through Moro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mays scores with a shoulder strike. Moro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mays lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moro backwards. Mays lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moros head. Mays keeps control of Moro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mays pushes Moro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mays lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mays creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mays lands a hook to the side of the head. Moro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A bit of stalling here from Mays.
A frustrated look appears on Moro's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mays lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Mays. Moro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mays displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moro up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Mays.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mays working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! A short right hand to the side of the head by Mays. Mays lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moro. Moro is breathing heavily. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mays takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A left hand lands to the body for Mays.
Mays lands a body punch in the clinch. Mays working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mays lands a shoulder strike. Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mays lands a hook that snaps the head of Moro backwards. Mays lands a shot to the body. Mays pushes Moro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mays lands a left hand.
Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mays is working Moro over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mays lands with a left to the head. Mays lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moro backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Mays. Mays lands with a light punch inside. Mays lands a body punch in the clinch. Mays lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moro or not. Mays lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mays. Mays scores with a shoulder strike. Mays working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mays working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mays scores with a shot to the side of Moro's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left hand lands to the body for Mays.
Mays presses Moro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right from Mays. Mays lands a right hand. Mays stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mays. Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mays lands with a light punch inside. Mays is leaning against Moro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Moro has had enough of the clinch but Mays keeps him there for the moment. Mays pressing his opponent against the cage. Moro is trying to break the clinch but Mays has him pressed against the cage. Moro wants to break free but Mays has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mays keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moro's efforts to push away. Moro tries to break free but Mays pushes him back against the cage. Mays lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moro backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Mays dominated that round. That's time! Moro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Moro missing with a left hand there. Mays was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mays throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mays avoids the body shot from Moro.
Mays unleashes a big counter combination but Moro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mays throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mays lands with a right hand. Moro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mays on the side of the head. Moro misses with a hook. Mays misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moro throwing a counter right hand but Mays manages to avoid it. Moro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mays counters by clinching up. Moro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mays has him pressed against the cage. Mays lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mays lands a hook that snaps the head of Moro backwards. Moro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mays has him pressed against the cage. Moro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mays lands a shot to the body. Mays is working Moro over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mays lands a body punch in the clinch. Mays prevents a body shot from Moro. Mays lands a hook that snaps the head of Moro backwards. Moro is trying to maintain a safe position but Mays gets an underhook and turns Moro into the cage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mays lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mays softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mays lands with a left to the head. Mays scores with a shoulder strike. Moro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mays.
Mays throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Colt Mays seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Moro can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mays. Moro working hard to break the clinch. Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mays working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Moro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A shot in the inside from Mays. Mays displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moro up against the cage. Mays scores with a nice hook to the head. Moro tries to break free but Mays pushes him back against the cage. Mays lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mays digs a right hand into Moro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moro's gas tank. Mays working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Mays.
Come on Mays - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moro looking to stall.
Moro trying to control the position but instead, Mays has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moro into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moros head. Mays lands with a short shot to the head. Mays lands a hook to the side of the head. Moro taking a breather. Mays scores with a nice hook to the head. Moro working hard to break the clinch. A short uppercut from Mays. Moro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mays just leaning against Moro, taking a breather. Moro looking to stall.
Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle. Moro is trying to force a seperation but Mays has the dominant position. Moro wants to break free but Mays has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moro takes a shot to the head. Mays lands a nice uppercut. Mays lands a body punch in the clinch. Mays scores with a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Mays.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mays lands a hook to the side of the head. Mays lands a body punch. Moro tries to circle away but Mays has him pinned against the cage. Mays working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mays cracks Moro with a nice body shot. Mays prevents Moro from breaking the clinch. Mays throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mays makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Mays. Mays lands a nice uppercut. Mays lands a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Mays showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Mays sizes up Moro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Colt Mays is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Moro throws a big shot that misses. Mays has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mays looks to throw the jab but Moro is out of range. Mays throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Moro misses its intended target. Mays throws a right hand that Moro ducks under and follows up with a left that Moro also avoids with ease. Moro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Moro misses with the combination.
Moro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mays.
Mays waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moro throws a right hand that misses
and Mays holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mays prevents Moro from breaking the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mays digs a right hand underneath Moro's ribcage. Moro let out a lung full of air as it connected. A frustrated look appears on Moro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mays keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moro's efforts to push away. Moro is trying to break free. Mays is working Moro over against the cage. Moro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Moro is trying to stall.
Moro has had enough of the clinch but Mays keeps him there for the moment. Moro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Moro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Moro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mays lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moro backwards. Mays keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moro's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mays lands a hook that snaps the head of Moro backwards. Mays has Moro pressed against the cage, preventing Moro from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mays in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Mays lands a shoulder strike. Moro is trying to break the clinch but Mays has him pressed against the cage. Mays lands with a light punch inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mays lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moro backwards. Mays will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moro up against the cage. Moro working hard to break the clinch. Moro tries to break the clinch but Mays is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mays lands a body shot. Mays scores with a hook to the body. Moro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Mays on the inside. Moro is trying to force a seperation but Mays has the dominant position. Moro stalling in the clinch but Mays improves position. Nice body punch from Mays. A left hand lands to the body for Mays.
Mays presses Moro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mays lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moro. Mays keeps control of Moro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mays is working Moro over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mays. Mays lands a hook to the side of the head. Mays gets through Moro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Moro tries to break free but Mays pushes him back against the cage. Mays lands a nice shot to the body. Mays will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moro up against the cage. Mays working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Moro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mays. Ante Moro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Colt Mays comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mays 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Mays!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
59% |
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