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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Moxley (ranked 4891 p4p, 433 weight class) and Criss Lebenanski (ranked 3550 p4p, 0 weight class). Criss Lebenanski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Criss Lebenanski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebenanski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moxley's waist but Moxley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lebenanski off to one side.
Lebenanski avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Lebenanski shoots in but no luck this time.
Lebenanski tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Lebenanski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lebenanski feints a jab promting Moxley to slip. Lebenanski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moxley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lebenanski slips under a jab from Moxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebenanski darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Lebenanski into the cage.
Georges Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Criss Lebenanski.
Lebenanski darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Lebenanski into the cage.
Moxley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moxley stuffs the takedown.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Lebenanski moves away and avoids it.
Lebenanski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lebenanski tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Lebenanski dives in for a single leg takedown but Moxley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lebenanski throws a nice looking combination but Moxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lebenanski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley.
Moxley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lebenanski swinging wildly here.
Lebenanski fails to land the takedown.
Moxley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lebenanski looks winded!
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Moxley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lebenanski doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebenanski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moxley defends well and Lebenanski ends up having to push Moxley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lebenanski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Lebenanski tries to land a front kick but Moxley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moxley lands an overhand right.
Moxley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebenanski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lebenanski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lebenanski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Lebenanski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lebenanski misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley stuns Lebenanski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebenanski.
A nice side step and Lebenanski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebenanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Lebenanski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lebenanski misses with a head kick.
Moxley connects with a single shot there.
Moxley lands a right hook to the body.
Moxley is looking to wear down Lebenanski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moxley tests Lebenanski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Moxley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moxley.
Lebenanski shoots in but Moxley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Moxley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebenanski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lebenanski slips a straight right by Moxley.
Nice uppercut there from Moxley.
Lebenanski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moxley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lebenanski somewhat.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Criss Lebenanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Lebenanski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lebenanski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moxley as he jumps to the side.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Moxley digs a good body shot into Lebenanski's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lebenanski fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Lebenanski lands with a right hand.
Lebenanski shoots and misses
and Moxley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lebenanski ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Lebenanski is looking for the big counter here.
Moxley takes one to the chin there.
Lebenanski avoids the body shot from Moxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebenanski is looking to clinch.
Lebenanski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lebenanski.
Georges Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Criss Lebenanski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebenanski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lebenanski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moxley has got the better of the exchanges.
Lebenanski has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Criss Lebenanski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lebenanski tries to clinch
and Moxley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebenanski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moxley swivels and escapes.
Lebenanski is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley. Lebenanski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moxley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moxley misses with a hook. Lebenanski ducked under it nicely.
Lebenanski wants to counter with a clinch but Moxley pushes him away.
Lebenanski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moxley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley. No joy for Lebenanski on that attempt.
Georges Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebenanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Lebenanski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lebenanski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moxley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lebenanski on the side of the head.
Lebenanski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lebenanski can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebenanski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moxley pinned against the cage. Moxley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moxley swings for the body but Lebenanski moves out of range.
Lebenanski tries to clinch
and Moxley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moxley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lebenanski ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Lebenanski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moxley's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moxley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Moxley wants to control but Lebenanski is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebenanski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lebenanski prevents Moxley from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lebenanski pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley 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!
Moxley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lebenanski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moxley is fending him off so far but Lebenanski persists. Nope, Moxley circles away and we're back to standing.
Lebenanski shoots for a double leg takedown but Moxley sprawls well. He's pushed Lebenanski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lebenanski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lebenanski fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Moxley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Georges Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Criss Lebenanski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley misses with a few strikes there.
Lebenanski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebenanski tries to clinch but Moxley moves away
and Moxley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebenanski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Moxley misses its target.
Lebenanski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebenanski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley. No joy for Lebenanski on that attempt.
A jab from Moxley finds it's way through Lebenanski's defenses.
Lebenanski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moxley misses the jab.
Georges Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lebenanski.
Moxley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lebenanski under the eye.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Lebenanski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moxley scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebenanski tries for a takedown but Moxley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lebenanski avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lebenanski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley catches Lebenanski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lebenanski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Lebenanski's head but Lebenanski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moxley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lebenanski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Lebenanski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lebenanski misses with an uppercut
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lebenanski under the eye.
Lebenanski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley lands a body shot.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Lebenanski's head but Lebenanski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lebenanski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lebenanski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley. Lebenanski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebenanski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moxley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lebenanski needs to keep his hands up - Moxley had a free shot at his head there.
Moxley misses with a series of wild punches.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moxley digs a good body shot into Lebenanski's ribs.
Moxley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lebenanski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lebenanski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Criss Lebenanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxley connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moxley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moxley!
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hype
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