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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 04, 2018
#R1#
Vaziri I I I throws a jab when Moon was well out of range.
Vaziri I I I misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Moon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaziri I I I won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Moon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vaziri I I I might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vaziri I I I is looking to regain half guard here but Moon keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Moon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vaziri I I I is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vaziri I I I is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Vaziri I I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SU2#
Moon stands up and beckons Vaziri I I I to his feet. #TD2#
Moon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vaziri I I I did well to prevent Moon getting side control.#ES#
Vaziri I I I manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vaziri I I I works the jab nicely.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Moon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vaziri I I I connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moon scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Vaziri I I I swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot.
Moon digs a good body shot into Vaziri I I I's ribs.#T2#
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the head.
Moon slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses the body punch
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaziri I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Moon looks to land a combination but Vaziri I I I avoids it well.
Moon digs a good body shot into Vaziri I I I's ribs.
Vaziri I I I thuds his right hand into Moon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaziri I I I sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moon somewhat.
Moon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vaziri I I I paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Moon is rocked!
Vaziri I I I moves in close and cracks Moon with a massive right hand! Moon, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Vaziri I I I!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I!
After the fight, Hossein Vaziri I I I was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Moon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vaziri I I I has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moon is working away from the top position though.
Vaziri I I I blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moon.
Vaziri I I I is trying to maintain the position but Moon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vaziri I I I wants to get back to full guard.
Vaziri I I I is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vaziri I I I wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moon seems to be looking for submissions.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control but can't.
Vaziri I I I has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Vaziri I I I tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg.
Moon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moon winds up and cracks Vaziri I I I with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moon is looking to advance position but Vaziri I I I won't allow it.
Moon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vaziri I I I moves into full guard.
Vaziri I I I looking to control.
Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Vaziri I I I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vaziri I I I utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moon trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moon is in close to Vaziri I I I's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vaziri I I I controlling the position.
Vaziri I I I utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vaziri I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Moon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vaziri I I I but Vaziri I I I pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Vaziri I I I lands with a hook. Moon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaziri I I I. That snapped Moon's head back.
Vaziri I I I lands with an uppercut that bounces Moon off the cage and back into range.
Moon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vaziri I I I. That one must have hurt.
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook.
Vaziri I I I chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Vaziri I I I's guard.
Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vaziri I I I's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Vaziri I I I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Vaziri I I I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moon is aware though and is defending well.
Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Moon in close.
Moon lands a couple of elbows.
Vaziri I I I has momentary wrist control but Moon slips an elbow through the middle.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaziri I I I is retaining full guard.
Vaziri I I I has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monsun Moon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moon misses with a double jab.
Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Moon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaziri I I I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I missing with a left hand there. Moon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moon connects with the punch.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but Vaziri I I I shows good takedown defense.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Vaziri I I I there.
Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Vaziri I I I misses.
Vaziri I I I misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaziri I I I scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vaziri I I I is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Moon is rocked!#T1#
Vaziri I I I fakes the body blow, causing Moon to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Moon goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I!
Hossein Vaziri I I I decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Gomi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Moon drives through with a takedown into Gomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moon won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Moon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moon stops Gomi from standing up.
Moon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Moon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moon prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Moon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gomi's coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gomi taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Moon lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Moon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gomi some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Moon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gomi is trying to escape and Moon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gomi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Moon! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 09, 2018
#R1#
A left and a right from Moon both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.
Owraa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown. Owraa fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Owraa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moon stands and throws Owraa's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Owraa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Owraa stops Moon from passing to mount.
Owraa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moon working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon lands an elbow.
Owraa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Moon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Owraa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Owraa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Owraa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Owraa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owraa wants to control but Moon postures up.
Moon scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Moon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Owraa is trying to escape and Moon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Owraa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Moon! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monsun Moon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Monsun Moon thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Uruk Owraa had this to say: 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 01, 2018
#R1#
Rounded throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Moon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rounded controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rounded trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rounded tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 01, 2018
#R1#
Moon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Owraa throws the left hand but Moon avoids the punch easily.
Moon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moon fails to land with a series of punches.
Owraa looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Owraa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moon slips under a jab from Owraa.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Owraa sprawls and moves away.
Moon's corner calls for a 1-2. Moon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Moon feints and as Owraa raises his hands in defense, Moon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Owraa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moon defends it easily.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moon pushes down on Owraa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Owraa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moon pulls his head out easily.
Moon working Owraa over with strikes. #T1#
Moon controlling the pace. #SUB#
Owraa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Owraa has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Moon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owraa is just riding it out for now. Moon eventually gives up the hold.
Owraa trying to control but Moon postures up. #SUB#
Moon is trying to work for a kimura but Owraa is defending well. #SUB2#
Moon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Owraa.
Moon 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.#T2##SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moon is putting a hurting on Owraa here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.#SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Owraa wants to control but Moon postures up.
Moon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owraa is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Owraa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moon lands a few punches from side control.#T3##SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura but Owraa is defending well.
Moon controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura but Owraa is defending well.
Owraa is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Moon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Owraa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owraa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moon finds it's way round the side to connect with Owraa's head.
Moon throws a series of punches but Owraa avoids them all with ease.
Moon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owraa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Moon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Owraa is looking to stand back up but Moon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Owraa. #T4##REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Owraa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Owraa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moon trying to control from half guard but Owraa is working away.
Moon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Owraa!
Moon breaks from Owraa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Owraa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Owraa is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A punch combination from Owraa misses.
Moon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Moon.
Moon stuffs the takedown attempt from Owraa. Owraa gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Owraa misses with an uppercut
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Uruk Owraa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Owraa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Owraa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Owraa is not content to let Moon control the position.
Moon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owraa can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Moon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Owraa, who protects the arm well.
Owraa can't do much from the bottom here.
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon is looking to take a break and control but Owraa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owraa is looking to regain half guard here but Moon keeps moving and retains side control.
Owraa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moon's best efforts.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moon stalling. #SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owraa defends it well. #SUB#
Moon seems to be working for a kimura but Owraa defends the submission attempt.
Moon is pressing down on Owraa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owraa is holding on for now.
Owraa is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Owraa trying to hold on to Moon's head to control him but Moon postures up.
Owraa tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
Moon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SUB2#
Owraa actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Moon 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.
Moon is nestled in close to Owraa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Owraa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Uruk Owraa's cut even more.#SUB#
Moon is trying to work for a kimura but Owraa is defending well.
Ground and pound from Moon. #CUT#
The cut above Uruk Owraa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB2#
Owraa actively working from the bottom here.
Moon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#
Uruk Owraa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uruk Owraa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monsun Moon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Monsun Moon made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Uruk Owraa was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Moon scores with a jab to the head.
Moon throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
Moon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ciprianni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moon throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Moon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moon throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range. #CL#
Ciprianni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moon, pushing him back against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Moon is pushing Ciprianni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage. #TD#
Ciprianni is trying to trip Moon. He has hold of a leg but Moon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ciprianni persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ciprianni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ciprianni, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Moon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciprianni has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but Ciprianni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ciprianni stays in close to Moon's body and controls the position.
Ciprianni trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moon being controlled here, momentarily.
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Ciprianni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ciprianni is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Ciprianni tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Moon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moon slips under a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Ciprianni as Moon shoots in.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon closes the distance and clinches up with Ciprianni, looking for a takedown. Moon pushes Ciprianni against the cage but Ciprianni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprianni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moon under the eye.
Monsun Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Ciprianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Moon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ciprianni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moon's guard.
Moon 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.
Moon trying to keep a closed guard but Ciprianni is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Moon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ciprianni defends it easily.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon pulls Ciprianni in close to prevent any damage.
Ciprianni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ciprianni stuffs the takedown.
Ciprianni tries to counter with a takedown but Moon is quick to defend against it.
Moon lands with a hook. Ciprianni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Moon.
Moon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ciprianni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ciprianni stuffs the takedown.
Ciprianni lands with an overhand left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moon.
Ciprianni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moon sprawls and moves away.
Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsun Moon.
Moon slips a straight right by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moon throws out the jab.
Ciprianni feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ciprianni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moon!
Danny Ciprianni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon prevents Ciprianni from improving position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
Ciprianni wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Ciprianni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moon can do to turn this around?
Ciprianni controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Ciprianni has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moon!
Moon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ciprianni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ciprianni looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ciprianni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Moon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ciprianni controlling the position easily from mount.
Moon tries to lock up and control but Ciprianni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Ciprianni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ciprianni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon gets back to half guard.
Ciprianni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ciprianni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ciprianni trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Moon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Moon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moon.
Ciprianni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ciprianni won't allow Moon to sweep him here.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon controls Ciprianni momentarily but Ciprianni frees himself.
Ciprianni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciprianni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moon sizes up Ciprianni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Ciprianni misses.
Moon cracks Ciprianni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Moon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Ciprianni seems keen to control Moon's posture.
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 Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moon swinging wildly here.
Moon misses with a looping right.
Ciprianni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciprianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Moon shoots in but Ciprianni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moon closes the distance and clinches up with Ciprianni, looking for a takedown. Moon pushes Ciprianni against the cage but Ciprianni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Moon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ciprianni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Ciprianni's guard.
Moon pushes down on Ciprianni's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Moon is looking to advance position but Ciprianni won't allow it.
Ciprianni wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moon is stalling here. Ciprianni is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ciprianni has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Moon seems a little lost for a moment, as Ciprianni dominates the positioning.
Ciprianni tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moon's legs. #SUB#
Ciprianni tries for a kimura but Moon is defending well.
Danny Ciprianni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Moon tries to bench press Ciprianni off him but Ciprianni keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ciprianni tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ciprianni remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Moon is not content to let Ciprianni control the position. #T3#
Ciprianni taking a breather here.
Ciprianni tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moon's legs.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
Ciprianni is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Ciprianni politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ciprianni prefers to stall for the moment though.
Moon manages to get back to half guard.
Moon is trying to control but can't.
Moon keeping hold of Ciprianni's head, controlling as best he can.
Ciprianni trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ciprianni is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moon goes for a double leg but Ciprianni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ciprianni continues to drive forward.
Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsun Moon.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moon cracks Ciprianni with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ciprianni blocks the leg kick.
Monsun Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciprianni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moon.
Moon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ciprianni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monsun Moon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ciprianni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 11, 2018
#R1#
Moon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Moon back into the cage.
Moon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moon stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Moon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moon prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Moon - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Moon.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estefan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moon taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moon. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Moon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moon is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Moon is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Sanchez moves into full guard. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES#
Sanchez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Moon breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Sanchez feints and as Moon raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon is controlling Sanchez's posture.
Moon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Moon striking from his own guard.
Moon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sanchez is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Moon working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moon pulls his head out easily.
Moon lands with a punch from half guard.
Moon working Sanchez over with strikes.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Moon lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Moon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moon preventing the sweep.
Moon is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moon misses with a looping right.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moon misses with a wild combination.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moon eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moon stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Moon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moon throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Moon.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Moon misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Sanchez's head coaches at Blackscar Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Moon tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Moon.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Monsun Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estefan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moon as he avoids it easily.
Moon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moon connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Moon is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Moon counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Moon to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moon looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Moon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moon's best efforts.
Sanchez wants to control but Moon is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon. #SUB2#
Moon seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Ground and pound from Moon.
Moon wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
Moon working Sanchez over with strikes.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon working Sanchez over with strikes. #T4#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Moon.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Moon is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Moon wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Moon blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Moon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moon.
Moon throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moon but Moon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estefan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Moon.
Moon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Moon misses with a straight left.
Moon throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Moon lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Moon tries to strike from the bottom.
Moon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Moon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Moon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Moon 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.#SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moon is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Moon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monsun Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Moon is having none of it.
Moon won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Moon passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Moon seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moon is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Moon there. #SUB2#
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Estefan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monsun Moon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monsun Moon!

An out of breath and clearly excited Monsun Moon thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Moon throws a head kick but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Moon tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ciprianni finds it's way round the side to connect with Moon's head. #TD#
Ciprianni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ciprianni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Moon with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Ciprianni is trying to keep Moon in close.
Moon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni controls Moon momentarily but Moon frees himself.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard but Moon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Moon lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ciprianni has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Ciprianni taking a bit of punishment here - Moon scoring with strikes.
Ciprianni can't do much from the bottom here.
Ciprianni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni looks to move to half guard but instead Moon has passed into mount! Damn!#SU#
Moon get's back to his feet.
Ciprianni thuds his right hand into Moon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Moon.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Moon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moon showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ciprianni is trying to control but Moon passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ciprianni's face as Moon controls the position.
Moon'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.
Ciprianni tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Moon easily slips into full mount!
Moon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ciprianni tries to hold on but Moon postures up.
Ciprianni working to try and regain half guard.
Ciprianni is still trying to improve position.
Ciprianni tries to lock up and control but Moon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moon tries to push Ciprianni's head away but Ciprianni is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni wants to hold on but Moon pushes him away.#T4#
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ciprianni is looking to escape.
Moon scoring with strikes but Ciprianni is staying in there.
Ciprianni tries to hold on but Moon pushes him away.
Moon lands a nice shot to the head.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position but Moon isn't that keen on the idea.
Ciprianni sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moon prevents Ciprianni from improving his position.
Ciprianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ciprianni looks to clinch
and Moon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ciprianni scores with a jab to the body.
Moon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ciprianni throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Ciprianni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ciprianni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ciprianni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monsun Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon lands a body shot.
Ciprianni tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ciprianni forces Moon back against the cage and clinches.
Moon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Moon.
Moon taking a breather.#T1#
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Moon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni tries to work over Moon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Moon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni leaning against his opponent.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Moon.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Moon.
A hook to the body from Ciprianni. #T2#
Ciprianni presses Moon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moon misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Moon misses with a body punch. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch.
Moon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciprianni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
Moon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ciprianni sprawls well. Ciprianni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
Ciprianni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown. Ciprianni fights it but they end up in guard.
Moon distracts Ciprianni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ciprianni looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciprianni, not yet. #SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moon defends well.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
Ciprianni seems keen to control Moon's posture.
Ciprianni has momentary wrist control but Moon slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Moon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ciprianni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moon has managed to get both his arms back between Ciprianni's legs - danger averted.
Moon advances to half guard.
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciprianni wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Monsun Moon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciprianni is looking to clinch.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciprianni.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ciprianni! But no joy.
Ciprianni takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni cracks Moon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Moon falls backwards against the cage. Ciprianni follows up with more strikes that drop Moon to his knees. Ciprianni keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Moon! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Ciprianni!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 18, 2018
#R1#
Moon scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moon somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Moon.
Moon tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Frost cracks Moon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frost lands with a cross.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moon in his tracks.
Moon throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Moon up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action. #T1#
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Moon has a takedown stuffed.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Moon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monsun Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moon misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost takes one to the chin there.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moon. Moon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost.#T2#
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon misses with the combination.
Moon misses with a looping left.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Moon is rocked!
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Moon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frost - the referee stops the clock and Moon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frost. Moon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tobin Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Moon walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Moon limp body while Frost jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobin Frost!
Our winner, Tobin Frost, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 26, 2018
#R1#
Hitta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hitta.
Hitta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hitta throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily.
Hitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hitta.
Hitta drops his hands momentarily and Moon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mass Hitta has been cut.
A big right from Hitta misses.
Good exchange - Moon coming out on top.#TD#
Moon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hitta looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitta, not yet. #T1#
Moon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitta is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hitta is looking for a triangle but Moon pushes his legs off easily.
Moon content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hitta's head.
Moon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Moon gets to his feet - Hitta follows without any prompting.
Jab, jab by Moon - just one landing.
Moon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitta off the cage and back into range.
Hitta misses with a head kick.
Hitta throws a head kick that misses
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitta looks winded!
Moon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitta throws a series of punches but Moon moves out of range.
Moon attempts a counter takedown but Hitta avoids it well and moves away.
Moon punishes Hitta's body with a nice straight punch.
Moon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Moon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Hitta is rocked!
Hitta walks straight into a right hand from Moon - that's dropped him! Moon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hitta from any more punishment! Hitta complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon very nearly forgot to thank Sun-Tzu amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 20, 2017
#R1#
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Moon misses.
A combination from Moon does no damage.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortez takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
And Moon tries to counter it with a takedown but Cortez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moon moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cortez walks into a straight right hand from Moon.
Moon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Cortez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez scores with a head kick.
Cortez tries to clinch but Moon moves out of range. #TD2#
Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cortez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortez has a hand on Moon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Cortez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Moon.
Cortez wants to hold on but Moon pushes him away.#SUB2#
Moon looking for a guillotine from mount but Cortez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Moon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cortez turns into him and now he's in Moon's guard.
Cortez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Cortez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Moon pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cortez passes into half guard.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Moon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.
Moon is trying to stand back up but Cortez is controlling him
Moon is trying to control but can't.
Moon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cortez controlling the action here.
Moon moves into full guard.
Moon wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Moon wants to stand up but Cortez is controlling him. #SUB2#
Moon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Cortez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cortez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon lands a couple of digs.
Moon throws a strike but Cortez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Moon is pulling down on Cortez's head to control his posture.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moon pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monsun Moon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moon misses with a straight right.
Jab by Moon.
Cortez lands a jab to the head.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Moon.
Moon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moon looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Moon misses with a wild body shot.
Moon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Moon.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Moon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cortez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon throwing strikes but missing.
Moon lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Cortez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Moon wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Moon content to stall in guard here.
Moon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cortez looking for a sweep. Not yet Cortez, not yet.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Moon throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moon is in close to Cortez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moon wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Moon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
Moon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cortez motions for Moon to come forward. Cortez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cortez throws a combination. Moon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cortez throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Moon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moon trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Cortez keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
Moon wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Moon advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Moon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cortez defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Moon's shoulder, as Moon tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon throws a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Cortez misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Moon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moon there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cortez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moon. #SUB2#
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon is looking to stand up but Cortez won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monsun Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez has Moon pulled in close to control his posture.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up. #T1#
Cortez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moon is controlling him.
Moon trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moon lands a head kick. Cortez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moon throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Moon takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Moon throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a low kick. #T2#
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez walks into a left hand.
Moon looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
Cortez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cortez takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Moon checks a low kick from Cortez.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rafael Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. Moon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Moon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez misses with a straight right. #T3#
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Moon misses with a looping right.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Moon catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Moon blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortez connects with a high kick.
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Moon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moon darts in looking for a takedown but Cortez gets double underhooks and turns Moon into the cage.
Cortez cracks the inside of Moon's front leg.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Moon.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Moon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez.
And Moon tries to counter it with a takedown but Cortez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cortez misses with a double jab
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Moon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moon lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortez's head.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moon finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Cortez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moon counters with a stiff right hand.
Moon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moon tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rafael Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Moon lands with a good body shot.
Moon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moon.
Moon sizes up Cortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafael Cortez.
I think Moon 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Monsun Moon!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Monsun Moon waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 13, 2017
#R1#
Hate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hate throws a lazy body kick
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moon lands a jab to Hate's midsection.
Hate is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Moon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hate's guard.
Moon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moon works over Hate with some ground and pound from guard.
Moon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moon distracts Hate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moon stands and throws Hate's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Moon advances nicely into full mount.
Moon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Moon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hate taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Moon has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hate is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monsun Moon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Monsun Moon made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 04, 2017
#R1#
Moon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Moon checks a low kick from Cortez.
Moon lands with a right hand.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moon dives in for a single leg takedown but Cortez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cortez moves out of range as Moon strikes.
Moon tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moon misses with a hook.
Cortez throws a big counter head kick but Moon avoids it with no problem.
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Moon is out of range.
Moon misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cortez, which made it look bad.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Moon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Moon won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Moon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cortez has locked up a guillotine! Cortez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Moon is holding on here and Cortez must be using up a lot of energy. Moon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cortez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Cortez!
As Rafael Cortez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 07, 2017
#R1#
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hate.
Moon attempts a counter takedown but Hate avoids it well and moves away.
Hate lands a really nice looking cross but Moon seems unphased.
Hate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hate throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Moon.
Hate stuns Moon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hate throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moon counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harry Hate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hate drops his hands momentarily and Moon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hate. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hate throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
Hate looks winded!
Hate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moon finds it's way round the side to connect with Hate's head.
Moon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Hate is rocked!
Moon throws a monster overhand right that drops Hate! Moon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 24, 2017
#R1#
Hate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Hate's guard.#SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Moon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hate is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Moon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moon lands with a right hand.
Moon scores with a nice right hand.
Seia drops his hands momentarily and Moon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moon scores with a nice strike.
Seia looks to land a left hand but Moon moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Moon there.
Moon lands with an uppercut that bounces Seia off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seia looks to land a left hand but Moon moved out of range nicely.
Moon scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#
Seia is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Moon as he connects with a hook.
Oh Seia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moon throws a monster overhand right that drops Seia! Moon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monsun Moon!
After the big win, Monsun Moon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 20, 2017
#R1#
Seia swinging wildly here.
Seia throws an off balance right hand
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Moon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seia's head backwards.
A low kick from Seia misses
and Moon counters with a nice uppercut.
Moon throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Seia misses.
Moon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moon thuds a left hand into Seia's body.#TD2#
Moon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Seia!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Moon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Moon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Moon tries for a kimura but Seia is defending well. #SUB2#
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Seia is trying to escape and Moon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Seia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Moon! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monsun Moon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Monsun Moon thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 12     
Date:   May 24, 2017
#R1#
Moon misses with a hook
and Bezoink counters with a one-two to the body.
Bezoink throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
A jab from Bezoink does it's job there.
Moon lands a jab to Bezoink's midsection.
Moon throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezoink.
Moon looks to land a combination but Bezoink avoids it well.
Bezoink loads up on a big right hand but Moon slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Moon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moon moves out of range of the body kick from Bezoink.
Moon throws a counter combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Bezoink scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon dips to his left and cracks Bezoink with an uppercut!
Bezoink is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moon.
Bezoink lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moon takes a step back to recover.
Bezoink slips under a jab.#T1#
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moon.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bezoink appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Moon is predictable there
and Bezoink connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Bezoink there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bezoink takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Moon throws a big shot that misses.
Bezoink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezoink scores with a nice strike.
Moon swinging wildly here.
Bezoink appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bezoink connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moon. Moon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bezoink throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon takes one on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Bezoink.
Moon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Bezoink there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Moon misses. #TD2#
Moon shoots in and gets a takedown into Bezoink's guard.
Moon throwing strikes but missing.
Bezoink throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moon postures up in Bezoink's guard and throws a big left but Bezoink blocks it.
Bezoink controls Moon momentarily but Moon frees himself. #T3#
Moon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moon wants to control from the top but Bezoink keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moon throws a hook to the side of Bezoink's head but Bezoink sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bezoink slips under a jab.
Bezoink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bezoink stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bezoink wants it to stay on the feet.
Moon lands a jab.
Moon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bezoink delivers a nice body kick.
Moon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bezoink looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bezoink throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Moon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bezoink throws out the jab.
Bezoink swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moon counters with a right hand to the body.
Bezoink uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Bezoink takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bezoink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
A telegraphed right hand from Moon misses the target.
Bezoink tried to counter with a leg kick but Moon avoided it.
Moon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezoink takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bezoink moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bezoink wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon fails with the takedown
and Bezoink counters with a stiff right hand.
Ernie Bezoink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsun Moon.
Bezoink scores with a three punch combo!
Bezoink is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moon.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernie Bezoink will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monsun Moon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Moon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bezoink pinned against the cage. Bezoink gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Bezoink does it's job there.
Moon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moon tries for a takedown but Bezoink circles away easily
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bezoink sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ernie Bezoink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsun Moon.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bezoink! Moon is out on his feet! Bezoink rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Moon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Moon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernie Bezoink!
A relieved looking Ernie Bezoink thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMMA 18: Breaking Bones     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rekis. #TD2#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Rekis's guard.
Rekis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Rekis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but Rekis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Moon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rekis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rekis trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rekis is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rekis is really struggling to control Moon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekis wants to stand but Moon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon trying to keep a closed guard but Rekis is proving a slippery customer.
Moon pulls Rekis in close to prevent any damage.
Rekis scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Rekis defends easily.
Moon seems keen to control Rekis's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rekis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Moon is thwarting Rekis's attempts to control the position.
Rekis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Moon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rekis tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
Rekis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moon is working away from the top position though.
Moon prevents Rekis from standing back up. #T4#
Moon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moon is thwarting Rekis's attempts to control the position.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Rekis is defending well.
Moon prevents Rekis from improving his position.#SUB2#
Moon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rekis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moon.
Rekis is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rekis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rekis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moon to score with a decent uppercut.
Rekis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Rekis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moon manages to get back to half guard.
Moon controlling the position for now.
Rekis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rekis is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position.
Rekis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moon is not content to let Rekis control the position.#T1#
Rekis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rekis is nestled in close to Moon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rekis is trying to control. Moon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon wants to improve his position but Rekis is controlling well.
Rekis wants to take a breather but Moon is having none of it.
Moon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moon.#SUB2#
Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rekis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Rekis trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Rekis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Rekis defends easily.
Moon pulls Rekis in close to prevent any damage.
Monsun Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rekis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rekis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rekis chips away with some ground and pound.
Rekis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moon being controlled here, momentarily.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Moon has his foot on Rekis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rekis works his way back into a safe position though.
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rekis 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.#T4#
Moon controls Rekis momentarily but Rekis frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rekis shoots in but Moon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rekis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Moon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis is refusing to be controlled, as Moon sits in half guard.
Rekis works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monsun Moon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rekis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Moon fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Moon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rekis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moon prevents Rekis from improving his position.
Rekis is refusing to be controlled, as Moon sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Rekis is defending well. #T1#
Rekis tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
Rekis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rekis is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moon working the head and body with strikes.
Rekis wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moon passes to full mount! #T2#
Rekis tries to reverse the position but Moon maintains control.#SUB2#
Moon looking to secure an arm triangle but Rekis defends it well.
Rekis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moon avoids the attempt from Rekis to control.
Rekis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moon wants to control but Rekis has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Rekis regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Moon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rekis controls Moon momentarily but Moon frees himself.
Moon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moon lands a couple of digs.#T4#
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.
Moon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rekis controlling Moon's posture.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Rekis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rekis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monsun Moon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Monsun Moon!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Monsun Moon!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Monsun Moon!

Monsun Moon wins by unanimous decision!

Monsun Moon very nearly forgot to thank Sun-Tzu amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated John Rekis had this to say: 'I'll be back!!!'.

 

Event: Madness MMA 14: Insanity     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Moon tests Babe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Babe misses its intended target.
Moon digs a good body shot into Babe's ribs.
Babe throws a lazy right hand but Moon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Babe to counter with a crisp jab.
Babe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moon.
Good exchange - Moon coming out on top.
Moon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Babe.
Babe misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Moon misses the target.
Babe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babe.
Babe lands the left hand.
Babe throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Moon drops his hands momentarily and Babe needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moon just on the top of the head. Moon drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moon - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raine Babe!
Raine Babe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Madness MMA 11 Pain Train     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moon looks to throw the jab but Madhaki is out of range.
Madhaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMadhaki.
Madhaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Madhaki thuds a left hand into Moon's body.
Monsun Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon misses with a hook
and Moon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.#KD#
Madhaki drops Moon with a right and a left! Madhaki comes rushing in but Moon regains his composure and manages to keep Madhaki in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madhaki arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Moon's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Madhaki!
Josh Madhaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 2     
Date:   Jan 04, 2017
#R1#
Moon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Rekis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rekis prevents Moon from standing back up.
Moon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rekis.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Rekis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moon keeps working.
Rekis is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position.
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
Moon trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rekis missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Moon is holding on to half guard well.
Rekis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rekis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moon's head. #SUB2#
Rekis seems to be looking for submissions.
Moon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moon is trying to get back to full guard.
Rekis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Moon has one foot on Rekis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rekis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rekis shoots in and drives through. Moon sprawls well.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Moon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rekis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rekis looking for a sweep. Not yet Rekis, not yet.
Rekis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rekis holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Rekis is working an open guard so Moon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moon lands a nice looking body shot.
Moon misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Moon with that takedown attempt.
Monsun Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rekis leaves Moon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Moon lands.
Moon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monsun Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rekis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moon tries to avoid it but Rekis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moon to the ground. Moon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rekis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rekis is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it. #TD2#
Rekis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moon tries to roll over but Rekis keeps him under control.
Rekis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rekis wants to take a breather but Moon is having none of it.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rekis trying to mount his opponent but Moon defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekis is stalling here. Moon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rekis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Moon throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Rekis is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rekis is trying to improve his position.
Rekis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Moon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rekis wants to get back to his feet.
Rekis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekis won't allow Moon to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rekis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moon dives in for a single leg takedown but Rekis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rekis shoots in and drives through. Moon sprawls well.
Rekis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Moon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moon trying to control from half guard but Rekis is working away.
Moon trying to pass the guard but Rekis defending well.
Rekis gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is in close to Rekis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rekis has his hands on Moon's head, controlling the position.
Rekis wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Rekis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moon won't allow Rekis to sweep him here.
Rekis has his hands on Moon's head, controlling the position.
Rekis controls Moon momentarily but Moon frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rekis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rekis trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rekis shoots in and bounces Moon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Rekis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon keeping full guard, as Rekis tries to pass.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Rekis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Moon pulls Rekis in close to prevent any damage.
Rekis postures up in Moon's guard and throws a big left but Moon blocks it.
Rekis sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rekis fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsun Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
Rekis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rekis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moon lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Moon.
Moon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rekis.#TD#
Moon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rekis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rekis on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Moon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Moon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rekis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rekis fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moon scores with a jab. Rekis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moon misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Rekis gets caught napping as Moon dives in and scores a takedown. Rekis manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Rekis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Moon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon swinging wildly here.
Rekis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Rekis blocks a jab.
Rekis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moon swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Moon.
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Moon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rekis has one foot on Moon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rekis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rekis or perhaps it was just good defense by Moon, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moon tests Rekis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rekis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Moon gets the takedown into side control.
Moon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rekis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rekis is trying to get back to half guard.
Moon wants to control but Rekis is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Moon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rekis is defending well.
Moon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rekis keeps working.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rekis can do to turn this around?#T3#
Rekis is trying to control Moon's posture but Moon avoids it.
Rekis trying to control but Moon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Moon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Moon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Moon looking for the choke from the back.
Moon loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rekis hold on?
Rekis breaks Moon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rekis is aware though and is defending well.
Rekis lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB#
Rekis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moon is trying to control the position but Rekis postures up.
Moon keeping full guard, as Rekis tries to pass.
Moon 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.
John Rekis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rekis cracks Moon with a solid left hand.
Rekis with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Moon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rekis landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monsun Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moon 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monsun Moon!

An out of breath and clearly excited Monsun Moon thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
John Rekis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 02, 2016
#R1#
Morgan misses with a combination
and Moon counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Moon to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon misses with a double jab.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon scores with a jab.
Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moon. Moon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Moon counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that. #T1##SUB#
Moon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moon drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Moon off! Moon jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Moon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moon'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Moon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Moon with a jab.#TD#
Moon scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Moon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Moon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moon connects with a couple of short punches.
Moon content to stall in guard here.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Morgan pulls Moon in close to his closed guard and prevents Moon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Moon throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Moon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moon working over Morgan with some ground and pound. Morgan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that 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.
#R2#
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
Moon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Moon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moon lands in his opponent's guard.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moon's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon throws a big elbow that misses.
Moon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon gets to his feet and stands over Morgan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Morgan felt that one! Moon unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Morgan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch there but Moon circles away.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Moon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks to clinch
and Moon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moon scores with a hook.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch #TD#
and Moon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Moon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moon throwing strikes but missing.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moon prevents Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moon won't allow Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to stand up but Moon is controlling him.
Moon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech walks into a straight right hand from Moon.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to clinch but Moon slips to the side
and Moon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Moon manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Moon throwing shots but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is blocking nicely.
Moon prevents Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech from standing back up.
Moon wants to free his trapped foot but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to kick Moon off but Moon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Moon is trying to work for a kimura but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is defending well.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moon connects with a nice short shot to Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's temple.
Moon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Moon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech defending well though.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Moon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a lazy head kick
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants a takedown.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech working aggressively here.
Moon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moon is working Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech over against the cage.
Moon lands a nice shot to the body.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
Moon is leaning against Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Moon is working Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Moon as the two fighters clinch.
Moon cracks Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech with a nice body shot.
Moon stalling against the cage. #TD#
Moon jumps guard and drags Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Moon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Moon's body to avoid the submission. Moon has instead reached around Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Moon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.
Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech was interviewed post fight and said 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 28, 2016
#R1#
Moon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hate with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Moon. Those never looked like landing.
Hate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Hate is predictable there #TD2#
and Moon counters with a single leg into guard. Hate didn't expect that.
Moon passes Hate's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Moon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hate tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monsun Moon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Monsun Moon waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 26, 2016
#R1#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech moves to clinch but Moon breaks away
and Moon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws an off balance right hand
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks to clinch
and Moon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws an off balance right hand
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moon counters with a nice uppercut.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is looking to clinch.
Moon swats away the attempt to clinch by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to clinch but Moon moves away #TD#
and Moon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech! #SUB#
Moon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Moon has hold of Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Moon cranks the arm and Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Monsun Moon!
Monsun Moon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech stepped up to the mic, saying 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.

 

Event: Destiny 170:Margera vs Johnson     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
Beijer shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed Beijer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Moon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hans Beijer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beijer misses with a looping right.
Beijer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beijer throws a leg kick that misses.
Beijer misses with a body shot.
Beijer thows a body kick. Moon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beijer as he avoids it easily.
Beijer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moon is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Beijer Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Moon is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hans Beijer!
Hans Beijer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Lucania looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucania closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moon counters with a two punch combo.
Moon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucania misses with a wild body shot.
Moon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lucania throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucania takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucania dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moon. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania throws a solid leg kick but Moon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lucania.
Lucania throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucania misses with a head kick.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Lucania doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Lucania throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lucania tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucania fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moon.
Lucania motions for Moon to come forward. Lucania throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucania tried to score with a low kick but Moon checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucania lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moon attempts a counter takedown but Lucania avoids it well and moves away.
Lucania cracks the inside of Moon's front leg.
Lucania throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown. Lucania fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Lucania is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moon is aware though and is defending well.
Moon won't allow Lucania to sweep him here. #T2#
Moon wants to control from the top but Lucania keeps moving.
Lucania wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Lucania throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moon escapes and throws Lucania's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lucania is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lucania has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucania wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Moon scoring with punches from side control.
Lucania takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Moon wants to control but Lucania is keeping him busy.
Moon is really struggling to control Lucania but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lucania is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lucania wants to control but Moon postures up.
Lucania is looking for a sweep.
Moon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucania takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Moon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucania tries to buck Moon off but Moon is having none of it.
Lucania is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Moon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucania has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucania with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lucania trying to control from the bottom.
Lucania is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lucania drives through and clinches with Moon against the cage.
Moon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moon misses with a punch to the body.
Moon blocks an elbow strike from Lucania.
Lucania creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moon's defenses.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Lucania avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Lucania.
Lucania misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Lucania unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lucania lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucania just leaning against Moon, taking a breather.
Lucania tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.#T1#
Lucania with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon is working for takedown but Lucania is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moon digs a right hand into Lucania's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucania's gas tank.
Lucania makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucania gets through Moon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lucania content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moon misses with some punches.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucania uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucania wants to get back to striking at distance but Moon won't allow it.
Moon blocks the elbow strike.
Moon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lucania walks away with a smile on his face. Moon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moon moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucania throws a combination. Moon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Lucania lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lucania tries to clinch
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon moves forwards but Lucania connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucania ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Moon throwing a counter right hand but Lucania manages to avoid it.
Lucania looks to clinch
and Lucania takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucania scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monsun Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon checks the leg kick.
Lucania tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Lucania lands a big head kick that sends Moon tumbling to the mat! Lucania takes a step backwards and waves Moon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Moon is rocked!#T3##CL2#
Lucania clinches up with Moon and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Moon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is keeping an eye on Lucania - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lucania lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Moon to his knees! Lucania keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Lucania!
Salvatore Lucania spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Monsun Moon spoke after the fight, saying 'i might have brain damage and cant fight much longer. 1 fight left on my contract and then i will call it quit!'.

 

Event: Destiny Tuesday 53     
Date:   Jul 26, 2016
#R1#
Tasapaksu misses the body punch
and Moon counters with a one-two to the body.
Tasapaksu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick but Moon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls and moves away.
Tasapaksu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tasapaksu throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moon staying out of range there.
Moon throwing a counter right hand but Tasapaksu manages to avoid it.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tasapaksu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tasapaksu. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Moon circles away.
Moon attempts a counter takedown but Tasapaksu avoids it well and moves away.
Tasapaksu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moon is out of range and Tasapaksu settles back down. #T1#
Tasapaksu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch up.
Tasapaksu throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tasapaksu wants to clinch.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tasapaksu throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Tasapaksu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tasapaksu.
Moon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Tasapaksu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Tasapaksu scoring well with a low kick there.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tasapaksu just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon tries to counter with a takedown but Tasapaksu is quick to defend against it.
Moon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tasapaksu misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Tasapaksu is predictable there #TD#
and Moon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tasapaksu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Tasapaksu is retaining full guard.
Moon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tasapaksu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moon throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Moon is pushing down on Tasapaksu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tasapaksu is fighting to maintain full guard but Moon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Moon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tasapaksu sees it coming and defends easily.
Tasapaksu is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon is pressing down on Tasapaksu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tasapaksu is holding on for now. #SUB#
Tasapaksu is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Tasapaksu has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Moon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tasapaksu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moon is trying to control the action in half guard but Tasapaksu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moon lands strikes from half guard.
Moon thows a huge punch but Tasapaksu dodges it nicely.
Tasapaksu is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Moon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tasapaksu tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasapaksu is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Monsun Moon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tasapaksu tries to clinch up
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
Tasapaksu misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Moon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tasapaksu throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet.
Tasapaksu is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Moon is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Moon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tasapaksu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Moon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tasapaksu defending well though.
Tasapaksu moves into full guard.
Moon connects with a couple of short punches.
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon with a nice head shot there.
Tasapaksu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
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.
Moon throws a big elbow that misses.
Moon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tasapaksu's guard. #SUB#
Moon seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura but Tasapaksu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Moon is working for a kimura but Tasapaksu is defending it quite comfortably.
Moon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Tasapaksu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tasapaksu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tasapaksu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moon 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.
Tasapaksu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Moon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Moon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Moon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tasapaksu to stand up.
Monsun Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A low kick from Tasapaksu misses #TD#
and Moon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tasapaksu's guard.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully. #T4#
Moon wants to pass the guard but Tasapaksu is keeping the position.
Moon wants to control from the top but Tasapaksu keeps moving.
Moon is in close to Tasapaksu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tasapaksu wants to control the position but Moon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tasapaksu is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Moon is trying to control. Tasapaksu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatti Tasapaksu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tasapaksu misses with a left hand
and Moon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu throws a series of punches but Moon avoids them all with ease.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Tasapaksu misses
and Tasapaksu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tasapaksu with a hook.
Tasapaksu throws an off balance right hand
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tasapaksu thinking.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moon.
Moon throwing a counter right hand but Tasapaksu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tasapaksu misses with a left hand
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tasapaksu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Tasapaksu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasapaksu can do to turn this around?
Tasapaksu misses with a few strikes there.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moon needs to keep his hands up - Tasapaksu had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Tasapaksu does no damage.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tasapaksu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Tasapaksu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tasapaksu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tasapaksu thows a leg kick but Moon checks it
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu thows a leg kick but Moon checks it #TD#
and Moon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tasapaksu! #T2#
Moon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tasapaksu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon landing strikes from the mount and Tasapaksu is in trouble! #ROC#
Tasapaksu is rocked!
Tasapaksu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tasapaksu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tasapaksu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monsun Moon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Monsun Moon waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Destiny 159:Grice vs Fakiiri 2     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A cross from Philosophical lands.
Philosophical swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philosophical throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily.
As Philosophical backs off Moon throws a huge counter combo but Philosophical manages to avoid it all.
Moon blocks a jab.
Moon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Philosophical defends it well.
Philosophical tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Moon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon wants to control from the top but Philosophical keeps moving.
Philosophical wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moon trying to control but Philosophical is working from the bottom. #ES#
Philosophical has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Philosophical misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Moon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Philosophical wants to clinch.
Wax Philosophical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Philosophical lands with a right hand.
Moon ducks under a wild hook from Philosophical.
Moon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Philosophical is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
Moon is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Philosophical throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Philosophical lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back. #CL#
Philosophical darts in and clinches Moon up against the cage.
Philosophical scores with a shot to the side of Moon's head.
Moon misses with a punch to the body.
Philosophical fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Philosophical is trying to stall.
Philosophical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Moon is rocked!
Philosophical working aggressively here.
Moon is still on wobbly legs! Can Philosophical finish him?
Philosophical pushes Moon against the cage. Philosophical is working some dirty boxing. Philosophical pushes off with a quick right hook! Moon goes down! Moon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Philosophical moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wax Philosophical!
Wax Philosophical was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Monsun Moon was interviewed post fight and said 'i might have brain damage and cant fight much longer. 1 fight left on my contract and then i will call it quit!'.

 

Event: Destiny 156: Swagger vs. Man     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Pouncey wants to clinch.
Moon is looking for the big counter here.
Pouncey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pouncey misses with a right hand
and Pouncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Moon tries to keep at a distance but Pouncey has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Pouncey.
Moon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pouncey fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Pouncey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pouncey prevents a body shot from Moon.
Pouncey is looking for a takedown.
Moon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pouncey taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Moon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Pouncey wants the takedown. Moon is fighting it off but Pouncey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moon's guard against the cage.
Moon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pouncey looking to sit in guard and control but Moon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Moon is pushing down on Pouncey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pouncey is fighting to maintain full guard but Moon has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Pouncey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moon's back!
Moon avoids the strikes from Pouncey.
Moon prevents Pouncey from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Moon wants to escape the position.
Pouncey missing with strikes.
Pouncey misses with punches from the back.
Pouncey is working the ground and pound. Can Moon escape?
Pouncey scores with punches to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pouncey's guard. Nice work there by Moon.
Moon pushes down on Pouncey's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Pouncey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moon.
Moon throws an elbow that misses. Pouncey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moon's guard. Nice move by Pouncey!#REVR#
Moon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pouncey is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon lands with a punch from half guard.
Moon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moon prevents Pouncey from improving his position.#T4#
Pouncey moves into full guard.
Moon passes Pouncey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pouncey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pouncey keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moon trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Pouncey keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kelvin Pouncey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pouncey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pouncey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pouncey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Pouncey.
Pouncey misses with a body shot
and Pouncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pouncey swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Pouncey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moon counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Pouncey misses its intended target.
It seemed like Moon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pouncey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Pouncey throws a leg kick
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pouncey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelvin Pouncey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pouncey misses with a leg kick.
Moon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pouncey with a nice cross.
Moon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pouncey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pouncey misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Pouncey connects with an inside leg kick.
Pouncey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pouncey.
Pouncey lands a jab to the head.
Pouncey has his takedown stuffed
and Moon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monsun Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pouncey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pouncey.#T3#
Pouncey tries to clinch up.
Moon throws a fast counter high kick but Pouncey manages to duck under it in time.
Pouncey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Moon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pouncey misses with a leg kick
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pouncey swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Moon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pouncey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pouncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pouncey misses with a left hand
and Moon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pouncey throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pouncey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pouncey.
Moon wants to control from the top but Pouncey keeps moving. #T4#
Pouncey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moon postures up in Pouncey's guard and throws a big left but Pouncey blocks it.
Moon is working Pouncey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pouncey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moon trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Pouncey wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon postures up in Pouncey's guard and throws a big left but Pouncey blocks it.
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 Kelvin Pouncey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pouncey. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Moon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouncey.
A little jabbing left from Moon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelvin Pouncey is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon slips a jab and a cross from Pouncey.
Moon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pouncey defends it well.
Pouncey throws a right hand that misses
and Moon counters with a nice body shot.
Pouncey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Despite the aggression on Moon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pouncey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moon checks a leg kick.
Pouncey tries to clinch
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pouncey throws a sloppy body shot
and Pouncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Moon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pouncey clobbers Moon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Pouncey. That snapped Moon's head back.
Pouncey lands a nice looking body shot.
Pouncey misses with a body shot
and Moon counters with a right hand to the body.
Moon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pouncey throws a body shot but no joy.
Pouncey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Pouncey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pouncey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pouncey misses with a wild combination.
Moon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pouncey throws a right hand that Moon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moon also avoids with ease.
Moon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pouncey lands a slapping body shot.
Pouncey lands a head shot.
Pouncey throws out a leg kick but Moon moves out of range and Pouncey only half commits.
Pouncey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moon throws out a counter right but Pouncey avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Pouncey throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Moon misses.
Pouncey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pouncey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pouncey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monsun Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pouncey throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Moon counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Moon swings around for an armbar but Pouncey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moon's guard.
Moon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moon is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouncey is retaining full guard.
Monsun Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Pouncey is trying to control the position but Moon postures up. #SUB#
Pouncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelvin Pouncey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moon distracts Pouncey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pouncey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moon trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Moon throws an elbow that misses. Pouncey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moon's guard. Nice move by Pouncey!#REVR##SUB2#
Moon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pouncey has picked Moon up and slammed him! Moon can't keep hold of the triangle and Pouncey manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Pouncey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pouncey, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Pouncey!

Kelvin Pouncey made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Destiny Tuesday 48     
Date:   May 17, 2016
#R1#
Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Moon's torso.
Moon moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
A head kick misses from Brown. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moon quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moon controls his leg.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Moon is rocked!
Brown lands a big elbow - Moon is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Brown!
An out of breath Anthony Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Destiny 148: Hermano vs. Suri     
Date:   Apr 16, 2016
#R1#
A low kick from Barishkov misses
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon tries to move into range but Barishkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moon ducks under a wild hook from Barishkov.
Barishkov misses the shot to the body.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barishkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barishkov delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Barishkov.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Barishkov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Moon counter with a right hand.
Barishkov scores with a one two! Moon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon avoids a kick to the body.
Barishkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Barishkov misses with a straight right.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barishkov sprawls and moves away.
Barishkov thows a leg kick but Moon checks it #TD#
and Moon counters with a single leg into guard. Barishkov didn't expect that.
Moon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon wants to control from the top but Barishkov keeps moving.
Moon is working Barishkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barishkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moon controls the pace.
Moon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barishkov is trying to keep Moon in close.
Moon throwing strikes from guard but Barishkov blocks nicely. #T2#
Barishkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barishkov wants to hit a switch here but Moon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barishkov there!
Barishkov is looking to get to half guard.
Moon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moon tries to control but Barishkov wriggling away. #T3#
Moon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Barishkov because Moon loaded up on that one.
Moon 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.
Moon landing shots from mount.
Moon unloads with some shots from mount but Barishkov bucks and avoids them well.
Barishkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barishkov keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Moon throwing strikes here but Barishkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barishkov is now in Moon's guard. A big mistake from Moon there, giving up the dominant position!
Moon has a closed guard, preventing Barishkov from standing up.
Barishkov wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving. #SUB#
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barishkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Monsun Moon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monsun Moon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barishkov misses with a jab to the body
and Moon counters with a straight right hand.
Barishkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krug Barishkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Barishkov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barishkov has his hands on Moon's head, controlling the position.
Barishkov keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barishkov is looking to regain half guard here but Moon keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Moon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barishkov regains half guard.
Moon misses with a head shot. Barishkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barishkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barishkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon won't allow Barishkov to sweep him here.
Barishkov keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Barishkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Barishkov is trying to control the position but Moon postures up.
Moon throws an elbow that misses. Barishkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moon's guard. Nice move by Barishkov!#REVB#
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barishkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moon 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.#T3#
Barishkov wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Barishkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Moon is looking for a triangle but Barishkov pushes his legs off easily.
Moon is trying to control the position but Barishkov postures up.
Moon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barishkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moon blocks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Moon. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon slips a straight right by Barishkov.
Moon blocks the body kick.
Barishkov misses with a hook
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krug Barishkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barishkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barishkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barishkov swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Moon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barishkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barishkov throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moon avoids the body shot from Barishkov.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Barishkov misses with a leg kick
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Monsun Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Barishkov drops Moon with a beautiful combination! Moon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barishkov is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krug Barishkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monsun Moon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barishkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Moon.
Moon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barishkov throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barishkov misses with a body punch
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barishkov misses the body punch
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barishkov.
Barishkov tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Barishkov.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barishkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moon.
Barishkov misses with the body kick
and Moon counters with a left and a right that stings Barishkov.
Barishkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Barishkov throws a lazy head kick
and Moon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barishkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moon.
Moon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barishkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Barishkov looks to land a left hand but Moon moved out of range nicely.
Barishkov swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Barishkov wants to clinch.
Barishkov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Barishkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Barishkov.#ROC2#
Moon is rocked!
Barishkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Moon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barishkov flashes Moon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Moon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Moon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Barishkov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krug Barishkov!
Our winner, Krug Barishkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Destiny 146: Fakiiri vs Powers     
Date:   Apr 02, 2016
#R1#
Raban misses with a double jab
letting Moon counter with a right hand.
Moon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raban.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raban has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raban tries to land a leg kick but Moon saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Raban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raban or not.
Raban prevents a body shot from Moon.
Moon lands an uppercut.
Raban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Raban stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raban.
Raban tries to work over Moon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon prevents a body shot from Raban.
Moon presses Raban against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moon working aggressively here. #T1#
Raban tries a body shot but Moon blocks it.
Moon looking for a takedown.
Moon lands a hook that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Moon cracks Raban with a nice body shot.
Raban misses with a punch to the body.
Moon is trying to break free.
Moon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raban's elbow. #TD2#
Raban has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moon regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Raban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon controls Raban momentarily but Raban frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon pulls Raban in to control the position. #T2#
Raban looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raban's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Moon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moon pulls Raban in close to his closed guard and prevents Raban from doing any damage or advancing position.
Raban wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon wants to improve his position but instead Raban has moved into half guard. #T3#
Raban content to control rather than advance.
Moon wants to improve his position but Raban is controlling well.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.
Raban wants to free his trapped foot but Moon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
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.
Raban is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position.
Raban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raban drops an elbow to the side of Moon's head.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moon keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raban in particular looking to stall.
Raban stalling away here and it's allowed Moon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Raban will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moon lands with an overhand left.
Raban throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Moon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raban.
Raban throws a right hand that Moon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moon also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Moon as he connects with a hook.
Moon blocks a leg kick.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Raban.
Raban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
Raban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Raban looks to move away, Moon throws a big counter combo but Raban just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon dips to his left and cracks Raban with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Moon slips a jab from Raban.
Raban avoids the head kick by Moon. #KD2#
Raban sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Moon to the ground! Raban dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Moon is rocked!#T1#
Raban postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moon badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Raban around the waist but Raban pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Raban is the winner by TKO! Raban jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Raban!
In his post fight interview, James Raban started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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