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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Moores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Steveson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze Moores has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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198 cm
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205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blaze Moores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Steveson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steveson misses with the combination.
Moores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moores tries a head kick but it misses.
Moores tries a head kick but it misses.
Moores throws a head kick that misses.
Steveson leaves Moores with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moores throws a sloppy head kick and Steveson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Moores.
A head kick misses from Steveson.
Moores shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moores takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moores throws a head kick but Steveson moves out of range.
Moores looks for a takedown but Steveson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Moores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moores fails with a takedown attempt.
Moores is breathing heavily.
Steveson shoots for a double leg takedown but Moores sprawls well. He's pushed Steveson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moores throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steveson.
Steveson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steveson wants to get back to his feet.
Steveson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moores doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steveson.
Steveson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moores is just riding it out for now. Steveson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steveson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moores works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steveson is fighting to break Moores's control of his arms but Moores is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steveson stopping the sweep attempt from Moores.
Moores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steveson forces his way into half guard.
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.
Moores trying to control but Steveson postures up.
Moores is looking for a sweep. Steveson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moores manages to get to full guard.
Steveson is fighting to break Moores's control of his arms but Moores is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Steveson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick by Moores misses
and Steveson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steveson.
Steveson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moores up against the cage.
Steveson prevents Moores from breaking the clinch.
Moores tries to pull guard but Steveson won't allow it.
Steveson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moores up against the cage.
Moores wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steveson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moores tries to circle away but Steveson has him pinned against the cage.
Moores gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steveson.
Steveson pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moores trying to control but Steveson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moores stands up from Steveson's guard - Moores perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steveson gets a clinch.
Moores wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steveson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moores's brow.
Steveson works on Moores's body with a couple of short punches.
Steveson keeps control of Moores as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moores working hard to break the clinch.
Steveson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Moores misses
and Steveson counters with a single leg into guard. Moores didn't expect that.
Steveson is breathing heavily.
Steveson trying to control but Moores is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moores has his feet on Steveson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Moores connects with a high kick.
Moores tries a head kick but it misses.
Moores wants to clinch up but Steveson keeps it at a distance.
Blaze Moores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moores shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moores is trying to control. Steveson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moores wants to pass the guard but Steveson is defending well.
Steveson is not content to let Moores control the position.
Moores works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moores takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice elbow there by Moores.
Moores trying to control but Steveson is having none of it.
Moores looking to secure an arm triangle but Steveson defends it well.
Steveson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Steveson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Moores throws a head kick that misses.
Moores bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steveson tries to bench press Moores off him but Moores keeps the position.
Moores happy to just control the position for now.
Blaze Moores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moores misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moores creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steveson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moores happy to just control the position for now.
Steveson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moores has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moores scores with a spinning back kick!
Moores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moores throws a head kick that misses
and Steveson counters by clinching up.
Moores gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moores looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moores works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steveson is trying to improve his position.
Moores stands up and beckons Steveson to his feet.
Moores goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Moores.
Moores plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Joe Steveson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moores shoots in for a takedown but Steveson shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moores misses with a body kick.
Steveson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Moores or perhaps it was just good defense by Steveson which made him look bad.
Moores throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steveson.
Moores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steveson fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Moores there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moores connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moores looks to land a body kick but Steveson moved away.
Moores fails with the takedown
and Steveson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Moores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moores keeping full guard, as Steveson tries to pass.
Moores is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moores trying to keep a closed guard but Steveson is proving a slippery customer.
Joe Steveson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steveson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steveson is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steveson trying to control but Moores is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Moores showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steveson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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