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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Mooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Wojcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 cm
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278 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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225 cm
18
220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Mooney! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krystian Wojcik! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mooney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Wojcik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mooney's best efforts. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wojcik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mooney pulls his head out easily. Wojcik looking for submissions off his back. Wojcik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wojcik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mooney seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojcik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wojcik actively working from the bottom here. Mooney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Wojcik actively working from the bottom here. Wojcik actively working from the bottom here. Wojcik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mooney wants to stand but Wojcik has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Wojcik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wojcik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mooney pulls his head out easily. Wojcik looks winded! Wojcik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wojcik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wojcik with the active half guard here but Mooney passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wojcik tries to improve position but can't. Mooney wants to control but Wojcik is keeping him busy. Wojcik is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mooney stands up and we're back to a striking position. Mooney rushes Wojcik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mooney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mooney really is a fat lump. Wojcik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mooney to score an easy takedown into full guard. Wojcik has a closed guard, preventing Mooney from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wojcik isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mooney stacks Wojcik on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mooney! Mooney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wojcik on the ground. Mooney wants to stand but Wojcik has his arm trapped. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Mooney dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mooney gets a double leg takedown into Wojcik's guard. Mooney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Josh Mooney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wojcik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mooney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wojcik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mooney has managed to get both his arms back between Wojcik's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wojcik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mooney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojcik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mooney escapes and throws Wojcik's legs to the side, diving into side control! Wojcik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mooney wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wojcik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mooney's best efforts. Wojcik looking for submissions off his back. Wojcik is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Wojcik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wojcik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mooney tries to stand and escape but Wojcik is controlling the position. Wojcik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mooney wants to stand up but Wojcik is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wojcik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wojcik is trying to get back to full guard. Mooney is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wojcik actively working from the bottom here. Wojcik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mooney 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. Mooney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojcik can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wojcik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mooney escapes and throws Wojcik's legs to the side, diving into side control! Wojcik looks to move to half guard but instead Mooney has passed into mount! Damn! Wojcik is looking to improve his position but Mooney isn't that keen on the idea. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Mooney dominated that second round. 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!
Wojcik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Josh Mooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mooney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wojcik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Wojcik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Wojcik is looking for a triangle but Mooney pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wojcik has an active guard here but Mooney has managed to pass into half guard.
Wojcik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wojcik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojcik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mooney pulls his head out easily. Mooney tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wojcik. Wojcik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mooney pulls his head out easily. Mooney stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wojcik to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mooney is looking to clinch. Mooney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wojcik is looking to reverse the position. Mooney stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mooney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mooney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Wojcik tries to improve position but can't. Mooney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mooney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wojcik napping and manages to drive through into side control! Wojcik looking for a sweep but Mooney has passed into full mount! Oh no! Wojcik can't escape the position.
Wojcik is still trying to improve position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mooney looking to control and managing it successfully. Mooney prevents Wojcik from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight! Josh Mooney showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mooney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Mooney!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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