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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josue Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Llorent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Llorent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josue Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Llorent!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Moss dives in and grabs Llorent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Llorent pushes down on Moss's head and hops out.
Llorent slaps away a takedown attempt from Moss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moss scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moss scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Llorent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moss working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Llorent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Llorent struggling a bit here.
Llorent tries to improve position but can't.
Llorent is trying to control Moss's posture but Moss avoids it.
Moss throws an elbow but Llorent slips to the side and avoids it well.
Llorent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Llorent moves into full guard.
Moss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Llorent on the ground.
Moss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Llorent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Llorent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moss passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llorent is not content to let Moss control the position.
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Llorent's head.
Llorent is refusing to be controlled, as Moss sits in half guard.
Llorent actively working from the bottom here.
Llorent looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Llorent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moss is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llorent keeping hold of Moss's head, controlling as best he can.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moss connects with a nice short shot to Llorent's temple.
Llorent manages to get to full guard.
Moss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Llorent wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Llorent's head.
Moss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Llorent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss wants to pass the guard but Llorent is keeping the position.
Moss wants to control from the top but Llorent keeps moving.
Llorent is looking for a triangle but Moss pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss throwing strikes but missing.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Llorent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llorent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moss landing some decent shots from guard.
Llorent looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Llorent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Moss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Llorent will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Llorent throws a body shot but no joy.
Llorent fails with a takedown attempt.
Moss tries to work over Llorent's front leg with a kick but Llorent checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss shoots in for a double leg but Llorent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Llorent keeps the fight on the outside.
Llorent swings for the body but Moss moves out of range.
Llorent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moss is defended easily by Llorent.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llorent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moss counters with a shoot takedown. Llorent fights it but they end up in guard.
Llorent has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Moss should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Llorent has tightened it up now! Moss should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xavier Llorent!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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