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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Moravcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LenDale Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LenDale Cleaver has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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172 cm
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lubomir Moravcik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, LenDale Cleaver! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moravcik tries to land a leg kick but Cleaver saw it coming and moves away.
Moravcik loads up on a big right hand but Cleaver slips the punch. Lubomir Moravcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Moravcik misses. Cleaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moravcik pinned against the cage. Moravcik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Moravcik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moravcik throws a sloppy head kick and Cleaver moves out of range easily. Moravcik throws a head kick but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cleaver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moravcik throws a low kick, looking for Cleaver's leg but Cleaver calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moravcik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Moravcik stuffs the takedown. Moravcik misses with a head kick.
Cleaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moravcik avoids it really well and circles away. Lubomir Moravcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LenDale Cleaver. Moravcik throws a right hand that Cleaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleaver also avoids with ease. Moravcik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Moravcik leaves Cleaver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Moravcik throws a wild body kick that Cleaver sees coming a mile off. Moravcik gets caught flat footed, as Cleaver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Moravcik wants to stand up but Cleaver is controlling him. Moravcik is breathing heavily. Cleaver throwing strikes but missing. Moravcik wants to stand up but Cleaver is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cleaver throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moravcik keeping moving, preventing Cleaver from controlling successfully. Cleaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moravcik kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Moravcik is looking to stand up but Cleaver isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Horrible takedown by Cleaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Moravcik which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cleaver has a takedown stuffed. Cleaver tries for a takedown but Moravcik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cleaver throws the kick towards the body but Moravcik avoids it. Cleaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moravcik pinned against the cage. Moravcik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cleaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moravcik. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LenDale Cleaver dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Moravcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleaver. A head kick misses from Moravcik. Cleaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like LenDale Cleaver has been cut. Cleaver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moravcik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cleaver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moravcik. Cleaver defending well as Moravcik loads up on a big left hand. Moravcik is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Moravcik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Cleaver shoots in for a double leg but Moravcik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cleaver avoids the head kick by Moravcik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cleaver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Cleaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cleaver landing a few strikes. Moravcik prevents Cleaver from improving position. Moravcik throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Moravcik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cleaver. Cleaver has a takedown stuffed. Lubomir Moravcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LenDale Cleaver. Cleaver misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cleaver gets the takedown into side control. Moravcik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cleaver on the ground. Cleaver trying to control the action but Moravcik is working from the bottom. Cleaver is working to tighten is grip on Moravcik's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Moravcik has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cleaver is really squeezing tight and eventually Moravcik passes out! Cleaver breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). LenDale Cleaver!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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