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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prophet (Better Watch It). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leroy Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Sutton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses shoots for a double leg takedown but Sutton sprawls well. He's pushed Moses's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Sutton misses.
Moses tries to sprawl but Sutton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sutton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moses keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Moses works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moses has his foot on Sutton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sutton works his way back into a safe position though.
Sutton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sutton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moses backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moses doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sutton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sutton.
Moses is not content to let Sutton control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton wants to stand up but Moses is controlling the position.
Moses keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sutton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sutton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sutton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moses darts in trying to clinch
and Sutton counters with a left to the body.
Moses is breathing heavily.
Moses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sutton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses tries to clinch but Sutton moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutton scores with a hook to the body. Moses takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Sutton misses.
Moses tries to clinch but Sutton is having none of it.
Sutton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sutton throwing shots but Moses is blocking nicely.
Sutton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutton throwing shots but Moses is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Sutton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutton prevents Moses from improving his position.
Moses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sutton.
Moses is refusing to be controlled, as Sutton sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutton throwing shots but Moses is blocking nicely.
Moses wants to control but Sutton is keeping busy.
Sutton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sutton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sutton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moses, up you get!
Sutton tries to bum rush Moses with a series of wild strikes but Moses uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutton lands a lovely overhand right.
Sutton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sutton clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sutton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moses has him pressed against the cage.
Sutton manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Sutton does it's job there.
A lazy left from Sutton finds it's target.
Sutton gets a takedown into half guard.
Moses keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sutton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Moses to stand up.
Sutton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutton lands a jab to Moses's midsection.
Sutton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Sutton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Sutton misses the target.
Sutton scores with a jab to the body.
Sutton looks to land a combination but Moses avoids it well.
Leroy Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutton throws a jab when Moses was well out of range.
Sutton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sutton wants it to stay on the feet.
Good exchange - Sutton coming out on top.
Sutton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses.
Moses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moses moves out of range as Sutton strikes.
Moses moves out of range of the strikes.
Sutton misses with a double jab.
Sutton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moses letting Sutton take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.
Moses tries to score a body lock takedown but Sutton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sutton is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sutton tries to break the clinch but Moses is controlling the position.
Moses jumps guard but Sutton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sutton can't break the clinch.
Sutton wants to break free but Moses has control.
Moses's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moses slips a straight right by Sutton.
Moses defending well as Sutton loads up on a big left hand.
Sutton just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sutton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moses slips a jab and a cross from Sutton.
Sutton stuffs the takedown.
Moses throws out a leg kick but Sutton moves out of range and Moses only half commits.
Sutton with a nice cross.
Sutton dips to his left and cracks Moses with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moses did well to prevent Sutton getting side control.
Sutton decides to stand up.
Moses moves out of range as Sutton strikes.
Moses with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sutton to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutton misses with a two punch combination.
Sutton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sutton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Sutton.
Moses moves out of range of the strikes.
Sutton misses with a right hand
and Moses counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sutton lands a right hook to the body.
Moses fails with the takedown.
Sutton lands a nice shot that snaps Moses's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Sutton. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Sutton.
Sutton loads up on a big right hand but Moses slips the punch.
Sutton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jim Sutton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutton lands an overhand right.
Sutton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sutton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutton throws a hook but Moses blocks it.
Sutton rushes Moses and presses him up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moses. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sutton tries to break free but Moses pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Sutton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sutton misses with a left hand
and Moses counters with an inside leg kick.
Sutton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moses chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sutton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moses.
Sutton misses the jab.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt - Sutton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sutton misses the target.
Sutton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sutton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses.
Sutton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moses counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton misses with a double jab.
Sutton misses with a double jab.
Sutton misses with a wild body shot.
Moses walks into a straight right hand from Sutton.
Sutton takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Sutton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sutton scores with a punch to the head.
Sutton throws a right hand that Moses ducks under and follows up with a left that Moses also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Moses both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sutton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moses has time to react.
Sutton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sutton throws out a loose jab but Moses uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim Sutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutton forces Moses back against the cage and clinches.
Moses prevents Sutton from breaking the clinch.
Sutton stalling against the cage.
Sutton is trying to force a seperation but Moses has the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moses tries to stall but Sutton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moses has Sutton pressed against the cage, preventing Sutton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sutton gets underhooks to prevent Moses's takedown attempt.
Sutton is trying to break the clinch but Moses is controlling him.
Sutton managing to block the knees to the body from Moses.
Moses keeps control of Sutton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moses wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sutton.
Sutton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moses's head.
Sutton throwing shots but Moses is blocking nicely.
Sutton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutton works his way into side control.
Sutton throws an elbow but Moses slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sutton stands up.
Sutton fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Sutton coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sutton misses.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense.
Sutton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moses avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moses is looking for a triangle but Sutton pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leroy Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Sutton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sutton connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Sutton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sutton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Sutton!
Jim Sutton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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