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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss comes to the cage accompanied by Flo Rida - LOW. Vladimir Konstantinov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss slaps away a takedown attempt from Konstantinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konstantinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Konstantinov throws an elbow but misses.
Konstantinov can't get the takedown.
Moss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Konstantinov tries to circle away but Moss has him pinned against the cage.
Moss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moss tries a body shot but Konstantinov blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Konstantinov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moss's brow.
Konstantinov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moss smiles and moves away.
Walter Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
Konstantinov gets a clinch.
Konstantinov breaks from the clinch.
Konstantinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss misses with a body punch.
Moss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moss misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moss walks away with a smile on his face. Konstantinov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Konstantinov ducks under a wild hook from Moss.
Konstantinov throws a head kick but Moss moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Moss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Konstantinov lands a head kick. Moss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moss as he jumps to the side.
Moss pushes Konstantinov up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Konstantinov's defenses.
It looks like Vladimir Konstantinov has been cut.
Moss gets underhooks to prevent Konstantinov's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov looking to stall.
Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch but Moss keeps him there for the moment.
Moss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konstantinovs head.
Konstantinov fails to pull guard.
Moss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Moss is controlling him.
Moss lands with a right to the head.
Konstantinov fails to pull guard.
Konstantinov blocks an elbow strike.
Konstantinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moss misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinov.
Moss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Konstantinov tries for a takedown but Moss manages to get underhooks.
Konstantinov wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov tries to pull guard but Moss won't allow it.
Moss pushes off an throws an elbow but Konstantinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moss tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Moss back against the cage.
Moss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moss taking a breather.
Konstantinov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Konstantinov jumps guard but Moss stands there with Konstantinov around his waist. Konstantinov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Konstantinov can't get the takedown.
Konstantinov takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov avoiding damage as Moss throws knees to the body.
Konstantinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moss.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Moss.
Konstantinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moss swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moss prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Konstantinov wants a takedown.
Moss misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Moss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Konstantinov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moss looks to land a left hand but Konstantinov moved out of range nicely.
Konstantinov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Walter Moss has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Moss misses the target.
Moss throws a lazy right hand but Konstantinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konstantinov.
Moss gets a clinch.
Konstantinov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moss up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Moss.
Moss leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Moss for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Konstantinov tries to circle away but Moss has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is trying to maintain a safe position but Konstantinov gets an underhook and turns Moss into the cage.
Konstantinov dodges an elbow strike from Moss.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Moss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moss has him pressed against the cage.
Moss working aggressively here.
Konstantinov blocks an elbow strike.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Moss has him pressed against the cage.
Moss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Konstantinov tries to pull guard but Moss won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Konstantinov tries to circle away but Moss has him pinned against the cage.
Konstantinov wants to break free but Moss has control.
Konstantinov can't get the takedown.
Walter Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moss working aggressively here.
Konstantinov looking to slow down the pace here.
Moss misses with a punch on the inside.
Konstantinov pulls guard successfully.
Konstantinov is trying to keep Moss in close.
Moss trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Konstantinov looking to control.
Konstantinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Konstantinov trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Konstantinov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moss blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moss works the jab nicely.
Konstantinov shoots in for a double leg but Moss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Konstantinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Moss pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Konstantinov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Moss is controlling him.
Moss lands a nice uppercut.
Moss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Konstantinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moss.
Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch but Moss keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov is trying to push Moss away but Moss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moss lands an elbow inside.
Konstantinov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moss blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konstantinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Moss won't allow it.
Konstantinov jumps into guard, dragging Moss to the mat.
Moss stands up over Konstantinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Konstantinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Konstantinov is breathing heavily.
Konstantinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Walter Moss will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moss misses with a low kick as Konstantinov jumps back.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Konstantinov moves out of range easily.
Vladimir Konstantinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moss tries to clinch up.
Konstantinov moves into range and clinches up with Moss.
Konstantinov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moss walks away with a smile on his face. Konstantinov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Konstantinov throws a nice looking combination but Moss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Konstantinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Konstantinov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Konstantinov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moss if he has to take too many more of those.
Moss misses with a hook to the body
and Konstantinov counters with a leg kick.
Moss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Konstantinov lands a high kick!
Moss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konstantinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moss tries to close the distance and clinch but Konstantinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Moss as Konstantinov shoots in.
Konstantinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Konstantinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walter Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
Konstantinov looks for a takedown but Moss sprawls well.
Konstantinov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walter Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konstantinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moss counters by moving into the clinch.
Konstantinov tries to pull guard but Moss holds him up against the cage and eventually Konstantinov drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries a body shot but Konstantinov blocks it.
Konstantinov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moss wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Konstantinov keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Moss throwing strikes from guard but Konstantinov blocks nicely.
Konstantinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moss is one step ahead there.
Konstantinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Konstantinov pushes Moss off and scrambles back to his feet.
Moss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Konstantinov's head.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Moss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konstantinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss throws a solid leg kick but Konstantinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moss.
Walter Moss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konstantinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konstantinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Moss.
Konstantinov shoots in and gets a takedown into Moss's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konstantinov is one step ahead there.
Konstantinov wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
Moss managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konstantinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Konstantinov.
I think Moss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Moss!
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