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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lonje Moco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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191 lbs
26 - 34 - 1 |
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181 cm
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201 lbs
31 - 57 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonje Moco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 57 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Colombo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo throws a series of punches but Moco avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Moco misses.
Colombo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moco's head backwards.
It looks like Lonje Moco has been cut.
Moco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Colombo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Colombo.
Colombo throws a sloppy head kick and Moco moves out of range easily.
Moco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Colombo thuds his right hand into Moco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses.
Colombo throws a looping overhand right but Moco ducks down to avoid it.
Moco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Colombo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses.
Colombo fails to land with a series of punches.
Colombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moco moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Colombo.
Moco takes one on the button.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moco.
Colombo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Colombo misses with a knee strike.
Colombo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Colombo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moco is defending well for now.
Moco avoids a wild elbow strike from Colombo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Colombo misses with a knee to the head.
Colombo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moco blocks it with crossed arms.
Moco is leaning against Colombo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo throws an elbow but it misses.
Colombo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Colombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colombo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Colombo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Colombo to the mat. Colombo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colombo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moco controls the pace.
Moco won't allow Colombo to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colombo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Colombo is trying to keep Moco in close.
Moco controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo looking to control.
Moco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colombo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moco tries to avoid it but Colombo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moco to the ground. Moco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colombo throws a lazy head kick
and Moco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Colombo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colombo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Colombo ducks under a wild hook from Moco.
Colombo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colombo lands a head kick!
Lonje Moco's cut is getting worse.
Colombo throws a sloppy head kick and Moco moves out of range easily.
Moco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moco has Colombo up against the cage in a clinch.
Colombo misses with an elbow over the top.
Moco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Colombo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lonje Moco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colombo misses with a head kick.
Colombo tries to keep at a distance but Moco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colombo can't break the clinch.
Colombo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moco looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo missing with knees to the body.
Moco stops a takedown attempt from Colombo.
Colombo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Colombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco avoids a wild elbow strike from Colombo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moco avoids the elbow strike from Colombo, against the cage.
Colombo trying to land knees to the body.
Moco tries to throw a body punch but Colombo avoids it by throwing Moco back against the cage.
Colombo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moco's face.
Moco digs a right hand underneath Colombo's ribcage. Colombo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moco pushes Colombo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colombo throws an elbow but it misses.
Moco avoids the elbow strike from Colombo, against the cage.
Colombo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moco blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colombo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moco goes for a takedown attempt but Colombo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Colombo clinches with his opponent.
Colombo trying to control the position but instead, Moco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colombo into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Colombo throws an elbow but misses.
Moco blocks a body shot from Colombo.
Moco is working for takedown but Colombo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonje Moco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo can't break the clinch.
Colombo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moco blocks it with crossed arms.
Moco blocks the elbow strike.
Colombo has had enough of the clinch but Moco keeps him there for the moment.
Moco wants to get back to striking at distance but Colombo won't allow it.
Colombo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Colombo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Colombo tries to land knees in the clinch but Moco avoids the damage to the body.
Moco can't break the clinch.
Moco drags the fight down to the ground.
Colombo wants to pass the guard but Moco is keeping the position.
Moco managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo trying to control but Moco is working from the bottom.
Moco controlling the position.
Moco keeping moving, preventing Colombo from controlling successfully.
Colombo wants to pass the guard but Moco is keeping the position.
Colombo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moco controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Colombo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lonje Moco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Colombo works Moco's body with a nice hook.
A head kick by Colombo misses
and Moco counters by moving into the clinch.
Moco prevents the takedown attempt.
Colombo missing with knees to the body.
Colombo tries to land knees in the clinch but Moco avoids the damage to the body.
Colombo misses with a knee to the head.
Moco blocks an uppercut.
Moco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colombo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colombo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moco avoids it.
Colombo is looking to control Moco's arms but Moco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Colombo has his back to the cage.
Moco is trying to push Colombo away but Colombo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco has Colombo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colombo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Colombo misses with a knee strike.
Franco Colombo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Colombo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moco is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonje Moco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Colombo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moco lands a hook that snaps the head of Colombo backwards.
Moco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moco holds on and takes a little breather.
Moco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colombo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo is looking to advance position but Moco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Colombo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moco looking to finish Colombo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Colombo!
Moco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moco controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo is trying desperately to improve position.
Franco Colombo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moco lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lonje Moco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colombo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Colombo!
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energy
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