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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Archie Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Archie Moses has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Archie Moses seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 cm
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180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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177 cm
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165 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Moses! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeLuise misses with a hook to the body
and Moses counters with a lovely straight right hand! Moses fails with the takedown. DeLuise is looking to chop away at Moses's legs. DeLuise misses the shot to the body. DeLuise checks a leg kick. Moses throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt. As Moses backs off DeLuise throws a huge counter combo but Moses manages to avoid it all. Moses connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Moses. Jab from DeLuise.
It looks like Archie Moses has been cut. DeLuise fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Moses blocks a jab. Moses throws a low kick, looking for DeLuise's leg but DeLuise calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moses thuds a left hand into DeLuise's body. Moses is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Moses tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. DeLuise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Moses misses with the combination.
DeLuise throws out a counter right but Moses avoids it with no problem. Moses dives in and grabs DeLuise's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeLuise pushes down on Moses's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him. DeLuise lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. DeLuise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeLuise wants it to stay on the feet. A low kick from DeLuise misses and Moses counters with a straight right hand. DeLuise throws a body kick that misses. DeLuise feints and then cracks Moses's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moses down. DeLuise jabs at Moses's body. DeLuise lands a jab-cross combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moses getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moses looks for a takedown but DeLuise sprawls well. DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. DeLuise throws a solid leg kick but Moses takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeLuise. Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. DeLuise throws a sloppy head kick and Moses moves out of range easily. Good standup being displayed there by Moses as he connects with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Moses blocks the leg kick.
Moses throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeLuise was covering up waiting for the punch and Moses finishes the takedown easily into guard. Moses looking to pass the guard. Moses prevents DeLuise from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Moses in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Moses looking to pass the guard. Moses throwing strikes from guard but DeLuise blocks nicely. Moses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Moses looks for a takedown but DeLuise sprawls well. Moses stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Moses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeLuise. DeLuise throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moses. DeLuise thumps Moses with a low kick. It looks like Moses has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. DeLuise throws a wild combination but nothing lands. DeLuise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moses. DeLuise unleashes a big counter combination but Moses bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. DeLuise misses the shot to the body. Moses looks to land a left hand but DeLuise moved out of range nicely. DeLuise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moses. DeLuise fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Archie Moses's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DeLuise stuffs the takedown attempt from Moses. Moses gets slowly back to his feet. DeLuise moves away from the strike by Moses. DeLuise unleashes a big counter combination but Moses bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Moses misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A counter left hand to the body from Moses misses its target. Moses just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuise is looking for the big counter here. DeLuise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archie Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Moses slips a jab and a cross from DeLuise.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a nice jab. DeLuise misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses is looking to chop away at DeLuise's legs. DeLuise takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses. Moses blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
A quick step to the side and Moses tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Moses scores with a jab. DeLuise acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Horrible takedown attempt by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by DeLuise, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moses just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses. Moses falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeLuise counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moses's knee momentarily. Moses walks into a jab. DeLuise scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by DeLuise. DeLuise throws a sloppy head kick and Moses moves out of range easily. A big right from Moses misses. DeLuise misses with a leg kick. DeLuise with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and Moses counters with a left and a right that stings DeLuise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moses is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moses scores with a jab to the head.
DeLuise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moses finds it's way round the side to connect with DeLuise's head. DeLuise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moses takes a swing at DeLuise's ribcage but misses. DeLuise is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away. Moses shoots in looking for a takedown. DeLuise tries to sprawl out of it but Moses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeLuise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Moses avoids the head kick by DeLuise.
Moses misses with a hook. DeLuise ducked under it nicely. Moses dodges the punch combination from DeLuise.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by DeLuise there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moses will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeLuise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeLuise takes one on the button. DeLuise moves out of range of the strikes. Moses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. DeLuise misses the shot to the body. Moses is looking to counter with a shot to the body. DeLuise looks to land a body kick but Moses moved away. Dom DeLuise seems to be getting the better of the standup. Moses has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeLuise finds it's way round the side to connect with Moses's head. Moses tried to score with a low kick but DeLuise checks it. DeLuise tries a low kick but Moses avoids it. Good shot there by DeLuise. DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away. Moses will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DeLuise lands with a slapping head kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moses looks to land a combination. DeLuise sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Moses connects with a right hand. DeLuise shakes it off. DeLuise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Moses misses with a wild combination.
DeLuise connects with an inside leg kick. Moses blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
Moses feinted with a counter takedown. DeLuise connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good shot there by DeLuise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Archie Moses's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Moses takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Moses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeLuise sprawls well. DeLuise wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moses gets slowly back to his feet. DeLuise throws a nice inside leg kick. That kick from DeLuise tenderised Moses's leg. Moses is trying to keep his angry face on. DeLuise misses with a head kick.
Moses throws a leg kick and DeLuise counters with a slapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses misses with a two punch combination.
DeLuise was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Moses jabbing away but nothing is landing. Moses connects with a solid leg kick. DeLuise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeLuise tries to land a front kick but Moses steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. DeLuise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. DeLuise checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeLuise throws a head kick but Moses moves out of range.
Moses throws an overhand right that lands on DeLuise's shoulder, as DeLuise tries to avoid the shot. DeLuise tries to counter with a clinch but Moses shakes him off and moves away. DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Moses lands with a right hand. Moses attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. DeLuise throws a nice outside leg kick. DeLuise drops his hands momentarily and Moses takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Moses dodges the punch combination from DeLuise.
A counter left hand to the body from Moses misses its target. Moses tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moses somewhat. Moses's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moses looks to land a left hand but DeLuise moved out of range nicely. Moses moves out of range of the body kick from DeLuise.
DeLuise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moses manages to avoid it. DeLuise fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. DeLuise misses with a leg kick. Horrible takedown attempt by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by DeLuise, which made it look bad. Dom DeLuise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moses misses with a straight right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. DeLuise staying out of range there. DeLuise flicks out a counter leg kick but Moses steps away. Moses checks a leg kick. Moses misses with a left hand and DeLuise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. DeLuise lands a nice shot to the body.
Archie Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeLuise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moses. DeLuise blocks a jab. Moses throws a leg kick that is checked and DeLuise counters with a low kick, right behind Moses 's knee. DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
Moses goes for a double leg but DeLuise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeLuise continues to drive forward. Moses backing away here, and DeLuise unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Moses lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeLuise circles away quickly and effectively. Both fighters are breathing heavily. DeLuise throws a right hand that Moses ducks under and follows up with a left that Moses also avoids with ease. A little feinted left hand from Moses on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Moses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Good exchange - DeLuise coming out on top. A head kick from DeLuise lands but Moses takes it in his stride. DeLuise is looking to chop away at Moses's legs. Nice jab there from Moses. A big left from Moses misses. A swing and a miss from Moses. It seemed like DeLuise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DeLuise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moses throws an off balance right hand
and DeLuise counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Moses walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeLuise. DeLuise slips under a jab from Moses. DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body. DeLuise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Moses rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeLuise counters with a flying knee. Nice. Moses thows a leg kick but DeLuise checks it and DeLuise holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Moses has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeLuise uses from the top position. DeLuise sitting in guard here, content to control. Moses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeLuise doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeLuise manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight! Dom DeLuise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got DeLuise winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeLuise! After winning the bout, Dom DeLuise 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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