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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibrahim Moizoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 cm
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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172 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iancu Calmuschi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Moizoos! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Calmuschi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Moizoos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Moizoos feints the counter takedown. Moizoos avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Calmuschi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moizoos's head backwards. Moizoos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Calmuschi sprawls well. Calmuschi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moizoos gets slowly back to his feet. Moizoos tries to clinch but fails miserably and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Calmuschi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moizoos on the side of the head. Good shot there by Calmuschi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moizoos shoots in for a double leg but Calmuschi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice defenses there by Moizoos. Calmuschi lands with a nice body punch. Calmuschi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Calmuschi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moizoos misses with a hook. Calmuschi ducked under it nicely. Moizoos doesn't succeed with the takedown and Calmuschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Moizoos. Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A countering left hand to the body from Moizoos misses. Calmuschi lands a lovely overhand right. Calmuschi lands a jab to the head.
Moizoos checks a leg kick. It looks like Calmuschi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Calmuschi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moizoos. Moizoos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A thudding body kick lands there by Calmuschi!
Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Moizoos moves out of range easily. Moizoos moves out of range as Calmuschi strikes. Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Moizoos looks for a takedown but Calmuschi sprawls well. Moizoos fails with the takedown and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Good exchange - Calmuschi coming out on top. Calmuschi throws a body punch but Moizoos moves out of range. A momentary lapse in concentration from Calmuschi enables Moizoos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Calmuschi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Calmuschi is controlling Moizoos's posture. Moizoos gets to his feet - Calmuschi follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moizoos misses with a takedown attempt and Moizoos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Moizoos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calmuschi throws the kick towards the body but Moizoos avoids it. Iancu Calmuschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Calmuschi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Calmuschi looks to throw the jab but Moizoos is out of range. Moizoos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Calmuschi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moizoos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Calmuschi tests Moizoos's chin there with a solid looking shot. Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Moizoos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calmuschi defends it well. Moizoos drives through and clinches with Calmuschi against the cage.
Calmuschi works on Moizoos's body with a couple of short punches. Calmuschi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moizoos fails with the takedown. Calmuschi scores with a jab to the body. Calmuschi lands a nice hook to Moizoos's body. Moizoos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moizoos shoots for a double leg takedown but Calmuschi sprawls well. He's pushed Moizoos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Calmuschi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Calmuschi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Moizoos dodges the punch combination from Calmuschi.
And Moizoos tries to counter it with a takedown but Calmuschi pushes his down on his head and steps out. Moizoos doesn't succeed with the takedown and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheers as Calmuschi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moizoos doesn't seem phased though. Calmuschi lands a nice shot that snaps Moizoos's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moizoos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calmuschi tries to avoid it but Moizoos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calmuschi to the ground. Calmuschi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Calmuschi appears to be looking for a big counter. Moizoos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calmuschi pinned against the cage. Calmuschi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Moizoos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Calmuschi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Calmuschi throws a hook but Moizoos avoids it easily. Calmuschi swings for the body but Moizoos moves out of range.
Moizoos fails with a takedown attempt. Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Moizoos.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calmuschi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moizoos is able to avoid easily. Calmuschi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Calmuschi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moizoos can do to turn this around? Calmuschi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Calmuschi connects with a solid leg kick. Calmuschi lands a nice hook to Moizoos's body. Moizoos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Moizoos shoots and misses and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Calmuschi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moizoos. Calmuschi stuffs the takedown. Moizoos with a poor takedown and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand. Moizoos tries for a takedown but Calmuschi circles away easily and Calmuschi counters with a left and a right that stings Moizoos. Moizoos is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Calmuschi leaves Moizoos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Calmuschi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good leg kick by Calmuschi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calmuschi jabs Moizoos right on the nose. Moizoos blinks but takes it well. Calmuschi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calmuschi scores with a nice body kick.
Calmuschi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moizoos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Calmuschi dips to his left and cracks Moizoos with an uppercut! A lazy left from Calmuschi finds it's target. Calmuschi lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Horrible takedown attempt by Moizoos or perhaps it was just good defense by Calmuschi, which made it look bad. Calmuschi scores with a nice right hand.
Calmuschi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Calmuschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moizoos shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good leg kick by Calmuschi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calmuschi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moizoos manages to avoid it. Calmuschi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Moizoos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calmuschi tries to avoid it but Moizoos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calmuschi to the ground. Calmuschi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Calmuschi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moizoos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calmuschi finds it's way round the side to connect with Moizoos's head. Calmuschi throws a series of strikes that have Moizoos backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Calmuschi scores with a hook to the body. Moizoos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Some wild striking there from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moizoos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Moizoos dives in and grabs Calmuschi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calmuschi pushes down on Moizoos's head and hops out. Calmuschi lands with a cross. Moizoos shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moizoos is defended easily by Calmuschi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Calmuschi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Calmuschi throws a push kick but Moizoos slaps the foot to one side. And Moizoos tries to counter it with a takedown but Calmuschi pushes his down on his head and steps out. Calmuschi thuds a left hand into Moizoos's body. A bone on bone clash there as Moizoos blocks the leg kick.
Calmuschi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Moizoos is looking to clinch but Calmuschi is avoiding it.
Moizoos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moizoos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Calmuschi catches Moizoos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Moizoos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Calmuschi feinted there with a counter leg kick. Moizoos doesn't succeed with the takedown and Calmuschi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moizoos thinking. Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Moizoos. Moizoos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moizoos looks for a takedown but Calmuschi sprawls well. Calmuschi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Calmuschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moizoos circles away quickly and effectively. Moizoos moves in looking to clinch but Calmuschi pushes him off. Moizoos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nice cross by Calmuschi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Calmuschi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Calmuschi. Moizoos shrugs it off though. Calmuschi scores with a three punch combo!
Moizoos is rocked! Calmuschi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Moizoos is still on wobbly legs! Can Calmuschi finish him? Moizoos misses with a takedown attempt and Calmuschi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Calmuschi scores with a nice body kick.
Ibrahim Moizoos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Calmuschi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Moizoos drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Calmuschi follows Moizoos to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iancu Calmuschi! The defeated Ibrahim Moizoos had this to say: 'Every loss is a chance to learn...'.
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energy
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RATING
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