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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Mooney (ranked 24188 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murder Ones (ranked 5132 p4p, 599 weight class). Murder Ones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Mooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murder Ones!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ones misses with a head kick.
Mooney looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mooney tries to keep at a distance but Ones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mooney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mooney has control of Ones's left arm, preventing Ones from doing any damage.
Mooney wants to get back to his feet but Ones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mooney has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ones has managed to get both his arms back between Mooney's legs - danger averted.
Mooney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ones manages to get himself to full guard.
Mooney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooney.
Mooney landing some decent shots from guard.
Mooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Ones has wrist control.
Mooney really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mooney throwing strikes but missing.
Mooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mooney wanted to stand there but Ones had control of the position.
Mooney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mooney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mooney is looking to stand up but Ones won't let him.
Ones looking to control.
Mooney wants to control from the top but Ones keeps moving.
Ones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Mooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ones. No joy for Mooney on that attempt.
Mooney has a takedown stuffed.
Mooney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mooney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mooney's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ones blocks the strikes from Mooney.
Mooney missing with punches from the bottom.
Mooney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ones is working away from the top position though.
Mooney is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Ones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mooney defends it well.
Mooney is controlling Ones's trapped leg to prevent Ones from advancing to side control.
Mooney regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ones stopping the sweep attempt from Mooney.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mooney trying to keep a closed guard but Ones is proving a slippery customer.
Ones stands up from Mooney's guard - Ones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ones throws a right hand that Mooney ducks under and follows up with a left that Mooney also avoids with ease.
Mooney shoots in for a double leg but Ones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mooney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mooney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Murder Ones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mooney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ones drives through and clinches with Mooney against the cage.
Ones is trying to force a seperation but Mooney has the dominant position.
Ones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mooney manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mooney shoots in looking for a takedown but Ones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mooney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mooney throws a sloppy head kick and Ones moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ones. No joy for Mooney on that attempt.
Murder Ones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mooney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ones is in Mooney's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mooney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ones manages to get himself to full guard.
Mooney 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mooney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marcus Mooney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mooney throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooney is working Ones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mooney throws a big elbow that misses.
Mooney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mooney stands up from Ones's guard - Mooney perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ones gets the takedown into side control.
Mooney stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mooney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mooney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ones actively working from the bottom here.
Mooney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ones wants to control but Mooney is keeping busy.
Mooney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ones is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooney throwing shots but Ones is blocking nicely.
Mooney stands up out of the half guard.
Mooney takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ones as Mooney tries to tie him up.
Mooney jumps guard but Ones stands there with Mooney around his waist. Mooney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mooney prevents Ones from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooney is one step ahead there.
Mooney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ones's head.
Ones wants to sweep here but Mooney controlling him for the moment.
Mooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mooney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ones wants to sweep here but Mooney controlling him for the moment.
Ones wants to get back to his feet but Mooney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ones is trying to control the position but Mooney postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Mooney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ones closes the distance and clinches.
Mooney wants a takedown but no success here.
Mooney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mooney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ones after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ones has Mooney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mooney tumbling to the mat - Ones dives into Mooney's guard.
Mooney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mooney controls Ones momentarily but Ones frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooney pulls Ones in close to prevent any damage.
Ones throwing strikes but missing.
Ones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mooney controls Ones momentarily but Ones frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mooney throws a quick counter head kick but Ones was just out of range.
Mooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mooney tries to sprawl but Ones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mooney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ones is on him like a limpet, forcing Mooney back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ones has hold of one of Mooney's legs. Mooney is fighting the takedown attempt but Ones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ones drops back looking for a leg! Mooney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mooney manages to kick Ones off! Ones jumps back into Mooney's guard.
Mooney is looking to stand up but Ones isn't so interested in that idea.
Mooney working a defensive guard here.
Ones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooney avoids the head kick by Ones.
Mooney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ones regains half guard.
Mooney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mooney throwing shots but Ones is blocking nicely.
Mooney working over Ones with some ground and pound. Ones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mooney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mooney's back!
Mooney defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mooney manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ones clinches up with Mooney and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooney jumps guard but Ones stands there with Mooney around his waist. Mooney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mooney jumps guard but Ones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mooney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mooney trying to control but Ones is working from the bottom.
Ones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ones slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murder Ones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ones 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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