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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Boomerang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Boomerang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 cm
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Moreno ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Boomerang! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boomerang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Moreno struggling a bit here. Moreno stuck in half guard on the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moreno is trying to control Boomerang's posture but Boomerang avoids it. Boomerang in side control, throwing shots but Moreno defends. Moreno tries to improve position but can't. Moreno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Boomerang missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boomerang. Boomerang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Boomerang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moreno defending well though. Moreno controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moreno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Moreno is controlling Boomerang's trapped leg to prevent Boomerang from advancing to side control. Moreno is pressing down on Boomerang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Boomerang throwing strikes but missing. Boomerang cracks Moreno with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Moreno trying to control the position here. Boomerang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Moreno has control of Boomerang's left arm, preventing Boomerang from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A looping hook to the body misses from Moreno . Boomerang does a little dance to reset his feet. Boomerang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Moreno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boomerang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Moreno forces Boomerang back against the cage and clinches. Boomerang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Boomerang wants a takedown.
Moreno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Moreno is trying to force a seperation but Boomerang has the dominant position. Moreno is pressed up against the cage. Boomerang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreno down to the mat. Moreno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hector Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Boomerang.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boomerang leaves Moreno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boomerang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Moreno looks to score with a jab to the body but Boomerang is just out of range. Moreno dives in and grabs Boomerang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boomerang pushes down on Moreno 's head and hops out. Moreno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boomerang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moreno to score an easy takedown into full guard. Boomerang looks winded! Boomerang has momentary wrist control but Moreno slips an elbow through the middle. Moreno wants to control from the top but Boomerang keeps moving. Moreno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moreno wants to control from the top but Boomerang keeps moving. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boomerang can do anything to dispel that myth. Moreno landing some decent shots from guard. Moreno scoring with punches to the head and body. Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Boomerang is retaining full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moreno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Moreno working some strikes from top position. Moreno passes Boomerang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Moreno dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Boomerang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A big left from Moreno misses. Boomerang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Moreno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boomerang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Moreno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boomerang's guard. Moreno chips away with some ground and pound. Boomerang controls Moreno momentarily but Moreno frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Boomerang. Moreno being controlled here momentarily. Moreno lands a couple of elbows. Hector Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moreno throwing strikes but missing. Moreno postures up and lands a big shot to Boomerang's brow. Moreno advances to half guard. Boomerang is breathing heavily. Boomerang gets back to full guard.
Moreno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Boomerang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moreno . Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moreno 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Moreno lands a couple of decent looking shots. Moreno forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moreno is keen to just control but Boomerang is a slippery customer. Moreno not doing much here.
Boomerang is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno sits in half guard. Moreno works his way into side control. Moreno advances to mount. Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boomerang can do to turn this around? Moreno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moreno with shots to the head and body - Boomerang looks very uncomfortable down there. Moreno dominating with strikes here. Moreno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Moreno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moreno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Moreno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Moreno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Moreno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Moreno with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moreno punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boomerang is squirming around, avoiding Moreno 's attempts to control the action. Moreno looking for a guillotine from mount but Boomerang is having none of it. Moreno tries to control but Boomerang wriggling away. Moreno breaks from Boomerang's wrist control and lands an elbow. Moreno tries to control but Boomerang wriggling away. Moreno lands a big shot there that rocks Boomerang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moreno lands a couple of good shots and Boomerang has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Oooh a big shot gets through from Moreno . Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Moreno dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moreno lands in his opponent's guard. Moreno wants to control from the top but Boomerang keeps moving. Boomerang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreno manages to get himself to full guard.
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boomerang's guard. Moreno sitting in guard, not really doing much. Moreno throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moreno drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boomerang dives on top into guard.
Boomerang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Moreno 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. Boomerang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Moreno is controlling Boomerang's posture. Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boomerang is one step ahead there. Big Boomerang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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. Moreno has control of Boomerang's left arm, preventing Boomerang from doing any damage. Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boomerang's guard. Moreno passes into half guard. Boomerang is trying to get back to full guard. Moreno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boomerang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moreno trying to control from half guard but Boomerang is working away. Well, if Moreno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moreno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Moreno wants to take a breather but Boomerang is having none of it. Nice strikes from Moreno there. Boomerang is not content to let Moreno control the position. Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four 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. Boomerang wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
Moreno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Moreno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Moreno uses his free foot to push down on Boomerang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boomerang. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boomerang taking shots to the head. Hector Moreno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Moreno is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Hector Moreno showed his dominance in that final round. Well Moreno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Hector Moreno ! Judge William Peck scores the fight for Hector Moreno ! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Hector Moreno !
Hector Moreno wins by unanimous decision! Hector Moreno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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