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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nijinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Nijinsky!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nijinsky has Moss up against the cage in a clinch.
Moss prevents Nijinsky from breaking the clinch.
Nijinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nijinsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moss is defending well.
Nijinsky pulls guard.
Nijinsky is adopting a defensive guard.
Nijinsky wants to improve his position but instead Moss has moved into half guard.
Moss is working for a kimura but Nijinsky is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijinsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijinsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moss pulls his head out easily.
Nijinsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nijinsky seems keen to control Moss's posture.
Moss throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Moss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nijinsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nijinsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Nijinsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moss is out of range and Nijinsky settles back down.
Moss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nijinsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moss's guard.
Nijinsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nijinsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moss is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijinsky won't allow Moss to get back to his feet.
Moss wants to sweep here but Nijinsky controlling him for the moment.
Nijinsky wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
Moss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nijinsky.
Moss keeping moving, preventing Nijinsky from controlling successfully.
Nijinsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nijinsky stops Moss from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moss wants to clinch
and Nijinsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nijinsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eugene Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nijinsky.
Moss tries to keep at a distance but Nijinsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Nijinsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nijinsky moves into range and clinches up with Moss.
Moss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nijinsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moss is trying to push Nijinsky away but Nijinsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nijinsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moss up against the cage.
Moss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moss wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijinsky throws a head kick but Moss moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijinsky shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moss fails with a takedown attempt.
Nijinsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Nijinsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moss as he avoids it easily.
Moss tries to keep at a distance but Nijinsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moss breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nijinsky.
It looks like Eugene Moss has been cut.
Moss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nijinsky.
Nijinsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nijinsky smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss moves in looking to clinch but Nijinsky pushes him off.
Nijinsky shoots and misses
and Moss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nijinsky to keep the fight standing.
Moss tries to break free but Nijinsky pushes him back against the cage.
Moss is trying to drag Nijinsky to the mat but Nijinsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nijinsky drags the fight down to the ground.
Nijinsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nijinsky trying to control the position.
Moss throws a strike but Nijinsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nijinsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijinsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nijinsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nijinsky is in Moss's guard.
Nijinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nijinsky stopping the sweep attempt from Moss.
Nijinsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nijinsky stands up from Moss's guard - Nijinsky perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nijinsky misses with a takedown
and Moss counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nijinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eugene Moss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nijinsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Moss sprawls well. He's pushed Nijinsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nijinsky instigates a clinch.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nijinsky won't allow it.
Moss pulls guard effortlessly.
Nijinsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nijinsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijinsky slips a nice elbow through Moss's hands, connecting with Moss's forehead.
Nijinsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss controlling the position for now.
Nijinsky stands up and beckons Moss to join him on the feet.
Moss stuffs the takedown.
Nijinsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eugene Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nijinsky.
Moss tries to keep at a distance but Nijinsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nijinsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss wants to break free but Nijinsky has control.
Moss is looking to break free of the clinch but Nijinsky has double underhooks.
Moss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nijinsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moss up against the cage.
Moss is trying to maintain a safe position but Nijinsky gets an underhook and turns Moss into the cage.
Moss is trying to break free.
Nijinsky effectively controlling the action here.
Moss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nijinsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nijinsky thuds a left hand into Moss's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijinsky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moss checks it well.
Nijinsky throws a push kick but Moss slaps the foot to one side.
Nijinsky shoots in for a takedown but Moss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nijinsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nijinsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moss is looking to control Nijinsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moss avoid being mounted?
Nijinsky trying to mount his opponent but Moss defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijinsky stalling.
Nijinsky tries to pass to full mount but Moss defends it.
Nijinsky is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nijinsky decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Nijinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nijinsky 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Nijinsky!
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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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