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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Levasqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses comes to the cage accompanied by Prophet (Better Watch It). Levasqua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Endless Summer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Leroy Moses has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Levasqua!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levasqua moves into the clinch.
Moses is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Levasqua can't fight it off and eventually Moses manages to take the fight to the floor. Levasqua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Levasqua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moses gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levasqua has his foot on Moses's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moses works his way back into a safe position though.
Moses passes into half guard.
Levasqua actively working from the bottom here.
Levasqua is not content to let Moses control the position.
Levasqua has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Moses escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Moses!
Levasqua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasqua is not content to let Moses control the position.
Levasqua tries to buck Moses off but Moses is having none of it.
Moses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levasqua keeps working.
Levasqua looking for a sweep but Moses has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Levasqua is looking to improve his position but Moses isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Levasqua sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levasqua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moses with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Levasqua is staying active underneath Moses, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moses postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Levasqua to stand up.
Philip Levasqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Levasqua has closed the distance and engaged Moses in a clinch.
Levasqua misses with some punches.
Levasqua working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses manages to pull guard.
Levasqua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moses dives on top into guard.
Moses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levasqua is keeping the position for now.
Levasqua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moses stays in close to Levasqua's body and controls the position.
Levasqua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levasqua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moses defends well.
Levasqua keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moses has picked Levasqua up and slammed him! Levasqua can't keep hold of the triangle and Moses manages to pass to side control!
Levasqua is looking to regain half guard here but Moses keeps moving and retains side control.
Moses stands up and beckons Levasqua to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levasqua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moses breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moses closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moses breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moses drives through and clinches with Levasqua against the cage.
Levasqua misses with some punches.
Moses manages to pull guard.
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 Leroy Moses will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moses jumps guard and drags Levasqua to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Levasqua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moses is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Levasqua, into his guard.
Levasqua can't keep his opponent in guard - Moses advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moses is keen to just control but Levasqua is a slippery customer.
Levasqua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moses controlling the pace.
Moses seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levasqua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasqua looking for submissions off his back.
Moses is trying to control. Levasqua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Levasqua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moses prevents Levasqua from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Moses seems content to control.
Moses is looking to take a break and control but Levasqua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Leroy Moses just wasn't active enough.
Levasqua closes the distance and clinches.
Moses breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levasqua pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua working aggressively here.
Moses has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Levasqua clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Levasqua tries to escape but Moses has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Moses biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will Moses go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Levasqua rolls, trying to escape but Moses keeps control of the position.
Levasqua keeps trying to improve his position.
Moses is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moses's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
I really don't envy Levasqua right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses is persistently looking for the submission but Levasqua is defending it well.
Moses doesn't have the hooks in and Levasqua manages to turn into his guard.
Levasqua pushing down on Moses's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levasqua is working for a kimura but Moses is defending it quite comfortably.
Levasqua seems to be looking for submissions.
Levasqua is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Moses as he works his way to full guard.
Levasqua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moses is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Levasqua, into his guard.
Moses slips nicely into half guard.
Moses is keen to just control but Levasqua is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moses stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Levasqua to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moses closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Moses dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Levasqua rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Levasqua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Levasqua working aggressively here.
Moses lands an elbow inside that Levasqua shrugs off.
Levasqua misses with the head strike.
Moses is trying to trip Levasqua. He has hold of a leg but Levasqua is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Moses persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Moses avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moses got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levasqua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moses has managed to get both his arms back between Levasqua's legs - danger averted.
Moses decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Levasqua clinches with his opponent.
Moses gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levasqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasqua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Moses seems content to control.
Moses thows a huge punch but Levasqua dodges it nicely.
Levasqua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moses works his foot free and advances to mount.
Levasqua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levasqua bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Levasqua is aware though and is defending well.
Levasqua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses looking to control.
Levasqua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moses is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Levasqua, into his guard.
Levasqua working for a triangle but Moses defends it easily.
Levasqua has an active guard here but Moses has managed to pass into half guard.
Levasqua won't allow Moses to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses is trying to control. Levasqua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Levasqua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moses pulls his head out easily.
Levasqua with the active half guard here but Moses passes nicely into side control.
Levasqua is not content to let Moses control the position.
Levasqua is trying to escape the position but Moses is controlling the position.
Moses trying to control the position but Levasqua is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses slows the pace down.
Levasqua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moses off and has taken his back!
Moses preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Levasqua.
Levasqua has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Moses tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moses wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Philip Levasqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leroy Moses is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levasqua looking for a guillotine from mount but Moses is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leroy Moses.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moses, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Moses!
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energy
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hype
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