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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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48
194 lbs
26 - 36 - 1 |
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177 cm
17
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined |
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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 - 36 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moco pinned against the cage. Moco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Moco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moco looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Packer dives in for a single leg takedown but Moco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Packer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moco parries the strikes from Packer easily there. Packer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moco to escape.
Packer decides to stand back up. Packer steps back and let's Moco get back to his feet.
Packer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moco is trying to defend but Packer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Packer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Packer thows a huge punch but Moco dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer not doing much here.
Packer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packer.
Moco is not content to let Packer control the position.
Packer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Packer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Packer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Packer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Packer or perhaps it was just good defense by Moco, which made it look bad.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.
Packer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Packer dives in for a single leg takedown but Moco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moco stuffs the takedown.
Moco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Packer shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Packer.
Packer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Packer darts in looking for a takedown but Moco gets double underhooks and turns Packer into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer with a poor takedown
letting Moco counter with a right hand.
No luck for Packer with that takedown attempt.
Moco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Packer with that takedown attempt.
Moco is looking to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch.
Packer has a takedown stuffed.
Moco drives through with a takedown into Packer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Packer wants to stand up but Moco is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer pulls Moco in close to prevent any damage.
Packer being controlled here, momentarily.
Packer wants to sweep here but Moco controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lonje Moco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Packer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moco's half guard.
Packer trying to control from half guard but Moco is working away.
Packer trying to pass the guard but Moco defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Moco is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Packer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco being controlled here, momentarily.
Moco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moco keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown but Moco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Packer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Moco. No joy for Packer on that attempt.
No luck for Packer with that takedown attempt.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moco walks forward, straight into a front kick from Packer.
Packer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Packer thuds a left hand into Moco's body.
Packer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer fails to land the takedown.
Moco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Packer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moco circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moco takes a step back to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Moco as Packer shoots in.
Moco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moco leaves Packer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Packer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moco as he jumps to the side.
Packer shoots in and drives through. Moco sprawls well.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown but Moco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Packer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Packer manages to circle out of the way.
Packer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lonje Moco is winning the standup battle so far.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Moco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moco is fending him off so far but Packer persists. Nope, Moco circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer fails to land the takedown.
Moco misses with a two punch combination.
Packer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Packer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moco. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lonje Moco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lonje Moco'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. This is the final round!
No luck for Packer with that takedown attempt.
Packer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moco counters with a nice body shot.
Packer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moco swivels and escapes.
As Packer tries to get set, Moco tries to push him back and clinch up but Packer manages to avoid the attempt.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.
Packer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer wants to free his trapped foot but Moco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer thows a huge punch but Moco dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Moco is defending well.
Packer is thwarting Moco's attempts to control the position.
Packer trying to control from half guard but Moco is working away.
Packer prevents Moco from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lonje Moco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moco avoids it really well and circles away.
Moco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Packer looks for a takedown but Moco sprawls well.
Packer gets a takedown into half guard.
Packer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Packer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Packer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Packer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Packer is keen to just control but Moco is a slippery customer.
Packer working over Moco with some ground and pound. Moco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Packer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Packer trying to control from half guard but Moco is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Packer shoots for a double leg takedown but Moco sprawls well. He's pushed Packer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Packer keeps Moco at a distance using the push kick.
Packer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moco's waist but Moco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Packer off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moco defends well and Packer ends up having to push Moco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Packer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Packer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moco defends well and Packer ends up having to push Moco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Packer misses with a takedown attempt
and Moco moves into the clinch.
Packer working Moco over with knees to the body.
Packer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moco is keeping busy.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Packer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Moco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moco has Packer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Packer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Packer 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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