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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Archie Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shang Chi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moses looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chi ducks under a wild hook from Moses.
Moses lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chi at a distance.
Moses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chi takes one to the chin there.
Chi ducks under a wild hook from Moses.
Moses with a jab.
Jab by Chi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses scores with a nice strike.
Chi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chi.
Moses thuds his right hand into Chi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moses shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chi tries to get to full guard but Moses has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses wants to work for an arm triangle but Chi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses stalling.
Moses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chi keeps working.
Chi wants to improve his position but Moses is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chi trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Chi wants to sweep but Moses has passed to side control!
Chi wants to get back to his feet.
Moses creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chi struggling a bit here.
Moses working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chi's legs.
Moses tries to score with some ground and pound. Chi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moses has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moses working the strikes but Chi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Moses seems to be working for a kimura but Chi defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chi is staying active underneath Moses, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moses wants to pass the guard but Chi is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Chi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moses checks a leg kick.
Moses misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moses throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moses checks it well.
Chi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chi with the counter takedown but Moses avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chi.
Moses tests Chi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chi stuns Moses with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Chi scores with a hook.
Chi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moses throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moses misses the jab.
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 Archie Moses will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moses looks to score with a jab to the body but Chi is just out of range.
Moses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moses checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chi. That's going to slow Moses down.
Chi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chi. That's going to slow Moses down.
Shang Chi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chi connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by Chi, which made it look bad.
Moses scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moses misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi wants to land a leg kick but Moses is out of range.
Chi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moses listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chi forces Moses back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moses drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses tries to pull guard but Chi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses wants a takedown but no success here.
Moses tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chi lands with a right to the head.
Moses goes for a takedown attempt but Chi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Chi moves into the clinch successfully.
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Moses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moses tries to pull guard but Chi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moses fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moses goes for a takedown attempt but Chi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moses feints a jab promting Chi to slip. Moses then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chi tries to clinch but Moses moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moses sizes up Chi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chi circles away.
Chi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moses has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moses.
Moses looks to land a right hand but Chi moved out of range.
Shang Chi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chi!
Chi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chi, right into the meat.
Moses closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chi connects with the punch.
Chi throws a leg kick but Moses sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moses has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Chi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chi thuds his right hand into Moses's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moses lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chi at a distance.
Chi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Chi lands with a hook. Moses tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shang Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses misses with a looping right.
Moses closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chi's guard.
Chi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moses wants to control from the top but Chi keeps moving.
Chi looking to control.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Chi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archie Moses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moses looking to sit in guard and control but Chi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chi stacks Moses 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 Chi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Chi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Moses misses the jab.
Moses checks a leg kick nicely.
Chi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chi digs a good body shot into Moses's ribs.
Moses checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chi slaps away a takedown attempt from Moses, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Moses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moses. Chi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.
Moses throws a series of punches but Chi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Chi misses.
Moses goes for a double leg but Chi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chi continues to drive forward.
Chi connects with a leg kick. Moses looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses scores with a nice head shot.
Chi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moses.
Chi throws a low kick, looking for Moses's leg but Moses calmly moves out of range.
Moses keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chi misses with a hook. Moses ducked under it nicely.
Chi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moses half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chi with the counter takedown but Moses avoids it easily.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moses's calf.
Moses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chi can pounce on him.
Chi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Moses on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moses scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moses but great work by Chi.
Moses is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Moses tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Moses's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moses is looking to reverse the position.
Moses manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi wants to stand up but Moses has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Moses wants to control but Chi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Moses is looking for a sweep. Chi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Moses is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chi.
Chi misses with an uppercut.
Moses changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moses lands a glancing blow to the side of Chi's head.
Chi throws a low kick but Moses moves out of range easily.
Chi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moses has time to react.
Moses checks a low kick from Chi.
Moses throws an overhand right that lands on Chi's shoulder, as Chi tries to avoid the shot.
Chi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moses.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses cracks Chi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Chi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang Chi!
After winning the bout, Shang Chi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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