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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Gatherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatherer comes to the cage accompanied by Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains. Moonra has chosen Boombastic as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
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275 lbs
30 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Gatherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra misses with a leg kick
and Gatherer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moonra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatherer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Moonra looks to clinch
and Moonra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moonra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moonra swings for the body but Gatherer moves out of range.
Moonra wants to clinch up but Gatherer keeps it at a distance.
Gatherer throws a leg kick which misses Moonra's front leg but catches the back leg as Moonra tries to avoid it.
Moonra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gatherer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moonra scrambles back to his feet.
Moonra has closed the distance and engaged Gatherer in a clinch.
Moonra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moonra throws a head punch that misses.
Gatherer tries a body shot but Moonra blocks it.
Moonra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Gatherer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatherer misses with an elbow over the top.
Moonra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moonra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gatherer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moonra's elbow.
Gatherer tries to break the clinch but Moonra is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra dodges an elbow strike from Gatherer.
Moonra tries to score a body lock takedown but Gatherer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gatherer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gatherer.
Moonra is working for takedown but Gatherer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gatherer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatherer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moonra throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatherer.
Gatherer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moonra.
Hunter Gatherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Moonra.
Moonra throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatherer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatherer.
Gatherer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatherer lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gatherer.
Moonra pushes Gatherer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatherer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moonra backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonra tightens his grip and picks Gatherer up, before dumping him to the ground. Gatherer manages to land in guard.
Moonra working some strikes from top position.
Moonra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatherer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moonra postures up.
Moonra tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatherer is retaining full guard.
Moonra is in close to Gatherer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moonra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gatherer has his hands on Moonra's head, controlling the position.
Gatherer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moonra lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonra trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatherer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatherer 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.
Gatherer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatherer 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moonra avoids the body shot from Gatherer.
Gatherer thuds his shin into the meat of Moonra's side.
Gatherer clobbers Moonra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moonra throws a body shot but no joy.
Moonra throws a sloppy head kick and Gatherer moves out of range easily.
Gatherer gets tackled into the cage by Moonra. Moonra maintains the clinch.
Moonra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gatherer up against the cage.
Moonra looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer is trying to force a seperation but Moonra has the dominant position.
Moonra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moonra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gatherer after a bit of a struggle.
Moonra gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gatherer regains guard.
Gatherer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatherer controlling the position.
Moonra is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatherer has wrist control.
Gatherer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatherer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moonra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Hunter Gatherer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gatherer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moonra checks a leg kick.
Gatherer scores with the left hand. Moonra knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Gatherer. Beautiful body shot.
Moonra throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatherer connects with an inside leg kick.
Moonra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatherer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatherer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gatherer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moonra can do to turn this around?
Gatherer throws a sloppy body shot
and Moonra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Hunter Gatherer has been cut.
Gatherer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moonra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moonra lands the left hand.
Moonra tries to clinch but Gatherer moves out of range.
It looked like Gatherer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moonra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatherer connects with a right hand. Moonra shakes it off.
Moonra lands a big head kick that sends Gatherer tumbling to the mat! Moonra takes a step backwards and waves Gatherer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gatherer is rocked!
Moonra throws a sloppy head kick and Gatherer moves out of range easily.
Oh Gatherer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatherer works Moonra's body with a nice hook.
Moonra dances in with a quick combination. Gatherer is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Moonra snaps Gatherer's head back. Gatherer stumbles backwards against the cage. Moonra steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gatherer's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gatherer just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Moonra!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacob Moonra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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RATING
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