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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neo Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neo Sparta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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183 cm
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170 lbs
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190 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neo Sparta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Moody! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sparta throws a sloppy head kick and Moody moves out of range easily. Sparta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moody manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Moody has closed the distance and engaged Sparta in a clinch.
Sparta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moody's elbow. Sparta wants to break free but Moody has control.
Sparta tries to pull guard but Moody holds him up against the cage and eventually Sparta drops back down to his feet.
Moody gets underhooks to prevent Sparta's takedown attempt.
Moody lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sparta fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Moody lands a hook to the side of the head. Sparta has Moody pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moody manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Moody scores with a nice hook to the head. Moody stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparta is trying to pull guard but Moody turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Sparta misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparta has a couple of punches blocked by Moody.
Moody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sparta misses with a double jab
and Moody counters with a left to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparta. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short left from Moody. Moody breaks the clinch.
Sparta tries to bum rush Moody with a series of wild strikes but Moody uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jab, jab by Moody - just one landing. Sparta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sparta throws a quick inside leg kick. Moody missing with a left hand there. Sparta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice sprawl there from Moody as Sparta shoots in. Moody lands a jab to Sparta's midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Moody closes the distance and pushes Sparta back into the cage. Sparta is looking to break free of the clinch but Moody has double underhooks. Sparta letting Moody take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Moody.
Sparta tries to land knees in the clinch but Moody avoids the damage to the body. Sparta struggles to land a body shot inside as Moody controls his hands.
Sparta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sparta can't get the takedown.
Moody lands a nice shot to the body. Sparta is breathing heavily. Sparta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moody wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sparta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moody just stands there and leans against the cage. Sparta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moody slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moody continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Sparta manages to break the clinch.
Sparta misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparta fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moody pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sparta back to the cage. Moody follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sparta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Moody scores with a decent looking hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Moody dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moody keeps the fight on the outside. Neo Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sparta lands a jab to the head.
Moody moves into range and connects with a jab. Sparta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moody's waist but Moody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparta off to one side. Sparta misses with a wild body shot. Moody scores with a decent looking hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moody. Sparta is looking to clinch but Moody is avoiding it.
Moody cracks a nice hook into Sparta's ribs. Moody throws out a powerful jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moody clinches up against the cage. Moody stalling the fight.
Sparta goes for a takedown attempt but Moody pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moody has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Moody tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sparta fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sparta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sparta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Moody. No joy for Sparta on that attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moody moves into range and connects with a jab. Moody clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moody is leaning against Sparta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sparta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moody just stands there and leans against the cage. Moody lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparta backwards. Moody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moody stalks Sparta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sparta's face. Sparta staggers backwards, shaken. 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! Moody closes the distance and clinches. A right hook to the body lands for Moody.
Sparta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moody just stands there and leans against the cage. Moody is trying to break the clinch but Sparta is controlling him. Sparta can't break the clinch.
Sparta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sparta fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moody lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Sparta shoots in looking for a takedown. Moody tries to sprawl out of it but Sparta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Moody's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moody duly obliges. Moody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sparta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice sprawl there from Moody as Sparta shoots in. Sparta tries for a takedown but Moody sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Moody scores with a hook to the body. Sparta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moody scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Moody scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparta doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Moody. Moody lands with a shot to the body. Moody catches Sparta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparta is rocked! Moody connects with the punch. Oh Sparta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sparta takes a body punch but keeps moving. Moody keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moody has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moody uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Moody throws an overhand right that drops Sparta like a sack of potatoes! Moody dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Moody!
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RATING
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