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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends? as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcel Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Moon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moon is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Howard both land. Nice combination.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon takes the fight into the clinch.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moon stops a takedown attempt from Howard.
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
Marcel Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Moon.
Moon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Moon's takedown attempt.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Moon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard works over Moon's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jackie Moon has been cut.
Moon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard tries to circle away but Moon has him pinned against the cage.
Moon working hard to break the clinch.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moon lands a nice knee to the body.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon has had enough of the clinch but Howard keeps him there for the moment.
Moon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon looks gassed!
A bit of stalling here from Howard.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Moon prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Howard avoids the damage to the body.
Moon tries to pull guard but Howard won't allow it.
Moon working hard to break the clinch.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Moon has double underhooks.
Howard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard avoiding damage as Moon throws knees to the body.
Howard prevents Moon from breaking the clinch.
Howard wants to break free but Moon has control.
Howard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Howard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Howard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howard!
Howard happy to just control the position for now.
Howard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard taking a breather here.
Moon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Howard is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Howard stalls from top position.
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.
Howard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Howard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackie Moon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard moves into the clinch.
Moon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Howard tries to circle away but Moon has him pinned against the cage.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moon walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard throws a right hand that Moon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moon also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries to clinch but Howard moves away
and Howard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howard.
Moon tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard managing to block the knees to the body from Moon.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcel Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Moon.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackie Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Moon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Howard counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcel Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon tries to keep at a distance but Howard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Moon won't allow it.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Howard avoids the damage to the body.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard gets control of Moon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
Moon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Howard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moon, into his guard.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moon is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moon has an active guard here but Howard has managed to pass into half guard.
Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Howard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackie Moon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Howard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Howard moves into the clinch.
Moon working Howard over with knees to the body.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moon wants to clinch but Howard slips to the side
and Howard moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Howard.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Howard avoids the damage to the body.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Howard tries to break free but Moon pushes him back against the cage.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Moon has him pressed against the cage.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howard avoiding damage.
Howard wants to break free but Moon has control.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
Moon prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Moon fails to pull guard.
Howard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Howard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moon wants to stand but Howard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon is fighting to break Howard's control of his arms but Howard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marcel Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Howard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moon, into his guard.
Jackie Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard has managed to clinch.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Moon has double underhooks.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Moon is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Moon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Moon keeps him there for the moment.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Howard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moon doesn't escape.
Howard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Howard!
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hype
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