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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Shaports (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shaun Shaports!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Moore!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaports scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaports misses with a wild combination.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaports scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Joseph Moore has been cut.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Shaports moves out of range easily.
Shaports tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moore. That's going to slow Shaports down.
Shaports looks to land a combination. Moore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaports, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Moore fails to pull guard.
Moore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaports creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore prevents Shaports from breaking the clinch.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore throws a head kick but Shaports moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaports throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Shaports slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaports misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore swings for the body but Shaports moves out of range.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaports moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaports is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaports swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaports goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shaports could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moore looks for a takedown but Shaports sprawls well.
Shaun Shaports has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Moore.
Shaports scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore looks winded!
Shaports misses with a wild combination.
Moore moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Shaports manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shaports is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaports is trying to keep an underhook but Moore manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shaports is trying to stand up here but Moore is controlling him well.
Moore is controlling the pace.
Shaports trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaports wants to get back to his feet.
Shaports kicks off Moore and gets to his feet.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaports.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaports circles away.
Shaports lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Moore lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaports takes a step back to recover.
Shaports circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaun Shaports seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaports throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaports tries to avoid it but Moore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaports to the ground. Shaports escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaports as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Shaports.
Shaports swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moore counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Moore sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaports wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Shaun Shaports will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joseph Moore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shaports throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Shaun Shaports is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaports throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Shaports tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Shaports throws a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Shaports throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore staying out of range there.
Shaports tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore tries to clinch there but Shaports circles away.
Shaports sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaports's sensitive parts.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaun Shaports has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Moore.
Shaports throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaun Shaports is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore lands the left hand.
Shaports lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Shaports closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moore moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Shaports lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shaports lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaports lands with a good body shot.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaports finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaports which made him look bad.
Shaports closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaports's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore moves forwards but Shaports connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shaports here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shaports throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaports throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore tries to clinch up but Shaports circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaports is looking to clinch.
Shaports throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Shaports rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shaports taking some punishment here, with Moore in his half guard.
Shaports is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaports. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaports tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Shaports dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Moore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaports circles away.
Shaports getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaports lands with a right hand.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaports rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore lands an overhand right.
Moore shoots in and gets a takedown into Shaports's guard.
Moore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaports's guard.
Shaports has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moore stands up and waves to Shaports to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Shaports had a free shot at his head there.
Moore instigates a clinch.
Shaports tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
Moore works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shaports wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaports looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shaports wants to stand but Moore is controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joseph Moore wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Shaports. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
Shaports feints a jab promting Moore to slip. Shaports then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaports.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaports looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
Shaun Shaports has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Moore.
Shaports misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Shaports, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Shaports against the cage but Shaports circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaports scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Shaports as Moore shoots in.
Shaports takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaports is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore shoots in and bounces Shaports off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaports keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore prevents Shaports from getting back to his feet.
Moore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shaports looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaports tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaports 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shaun Shaports!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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