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Event:
HFC Challengers 89
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Moustakas tries to bum rush Castle with a series of wild strikes but Castle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moustakas throws a counter combo.
Castle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moustakas. Moustakas obviously looking to wear him down.
Castle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Moustakas has been cut.
Moustakas misses with a few strikes there.
Castle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moustakas sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Castle.#KD#
Castle moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Moustakas goes down! Can Castle finish him!?#ROC#
Moustakas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Castle gets to his feet. Moustakas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moustakas is still on wobbly legs! Can Castle finish him?
Moustakas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Castle gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Castle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Moustakas closes the distance but Makaaja moves to the side #TD#
and Makaaja counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moustakas! #SUB#
Makaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moustakas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Makaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moustakas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Makaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Makaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Makaaja is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Moustakas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Makaaja gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Moustakas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Makaaja lets go of the hold and Moustakas can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 12 - Grice vs Runkputte
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moustakas's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Moustakas on that attempt. #TD2#
Moustakas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moustakas lands in his opponent's guard.
Moustakas throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Moustakas trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage is trying to keep Moustakas in close.
#SUB#
Cage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to control the position.
Moustakas won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
Moustakas wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving. #T1#
Moustakas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moustakas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Moustakas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Moustakas seems to be working for a kimura but Cage defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moustakas throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Moustakas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cage gets full guard.#T2#
Moustakas stops Cage from standing up.
Cage keeping full guard, as Moustakas tries to pass.
Moustakas wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Moustakas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moustakas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Moustakas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moustakas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moustakas lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moustakas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Moustakas from controlling successfully.
Moustakas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moustakas is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Moustakas 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. #SUB2#
Moustakas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moustakas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moustakas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moustakas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Moustakas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cage controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Moustakas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Moustakas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Moustakas shoots and misses #CL#
and Cage moves into the clinch.
Moustakas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moustakas has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Moustakas.
Cage misses with a punch to the body.
Moustakas digs a right hand underneath Cage's ribcage. Cage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moustakas's elbow.
Moustakas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Moustakas shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moustakas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moustakas misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Cage counters by clinching up.
Moustakas tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moustakas is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Cage pushes Moustakas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moustakas misses with a punch to the body.
Moustakas tries to break free but Cage pushes him back against the cage.
Cage lands a left hand.
Moustakas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moustakas is breathing heavily.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Moustakas controls his hands.
Cage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moustakas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cage is pushing Moustakas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moustakas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moustakas is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Moustakas.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Moustakas controls his hands.
Moustakas is looking for a takedown.
Moustakas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cage to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Cage.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moustakas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've been informed that Moustakas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Moustakas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moustakas wants to take the fight to the mat but Cage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnny Cage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cage is pushing Moustakas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
Moustakas wants to take the fight to the mat but Cage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Moustakas jumps guard and drags Cage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moustakas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moustakas's guard.
Moustakas tries to kick Cage off but Cage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Cage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moustakas sees it coming and defends easily.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moustakas can do to turn this around?
Cage trying to control from half guard but Moustakas is working away. #T4#
Cage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage trying to control from half guard but Moustakas is working away.
Cage with the ground and pound but Moustakas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cage preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is fighting to break Moustakas's control of his arms but Moustakas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moustakas is defended easily by Cage.
Moustakas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Moustakas dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Moustakas's head and hops out.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Moustakas sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Moustakas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Cage tenderised Moustakas's leg. Moustakas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moustakas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Moustakas.
Cage tests Moustakas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Moustakas has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Moustakas blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Cage stalling in the clinch but Moustakas improves position.
Moustakas has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moustakas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moustakas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Moustakas pushes Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
Moustakas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Cage.
Cage lands a right hand.
Moustakas tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cage tries to throw a body punch but Moustakas avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Moustakas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moustakas. That did some damage!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moustakas.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moustakas. #TD#
Cage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moustakas was covering up waiting for the punch and Cage finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Moustakas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moustakas as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
Johnny Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Moustakas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cage is not content to let Moustakas control the position.
Mike Moustakas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cage taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Moustakas swings around for an armbar but Cage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moustakas's guard.
Moustakas keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moustakas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but Moustakas is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moustakas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cage wants to control from the top but Moustakas keeps moving.
Cage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cage 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
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Event:
KOFC 6 - Yang vs Moustakas
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Yang stuffs the takedown.
Yang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moustakas misses with a takedown attempt - Yang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moustakas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moustakas somewhat.
Joon Woo Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Moustakas.
Yang lands with a straight right. Moustakas didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang lands a jab to the nose.
Yang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yang lands with a right hand.
Yang keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Moustakas tries to keep at a distance but Yang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yang has Moustakas pressed against the cage.
Yang lands a left hand.
Yang lands with a left to the head.
Yang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moustakas or not.
A head punch on the inside from Moustakas fails to land.
A body shot lands from Yang.
#TD2#
Moustakas successfully pulls guard.
Yang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yang looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Yang gets to his feet - Moustakas follows without any prompting. #T2#
Yang digs a good body shot into Moustakas's ribs.#CL2#
Moustakas rushes Yang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Yang.
Moustakas looks winded!
Yang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yang lands a shot to the body.
Yang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Yang.
Moustakas is looking for a takedown.
Moustakas being controlled against the cage.
Moustakas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yang has Moustakas pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Moustakas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yang.
A nice left hand lands by Yang.
A short uppercut from Yang.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yang.
Moustakas wants a takedown.
Yang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yang lands an uppercut.#T4#
Yang works on Moustakas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Yang.
A body shot lands from Yang.
Yang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moustakas or not.
Yang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moustakas or not.
Yang works on Moustakas's body with a couple of short punches.
Yang lands a shot to the body.
Yang works on Moustakas's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Yang.
A short right from Yang on the inside.
Yang digs a right hand into Moustakas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moustakas's gas tank.
Yang scores with a shoulder strike.
Yang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yang leaning against his opponent.
Yang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Woo Yang 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#
Yang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moustakas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yang lands a right hook to the body.
Yang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moustakas can do to turn this around?
Moustakas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yang defends well and Moustakas ends up having to push Yang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moustakas on the side of the head.
Yang lands a nice hook to Moustakas's body. Moustakas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Yang rushes Moustakas and presses him up against the cage.
Moustakas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yang after a bit of a struggle.
Moustakas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joon Woo Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Moustakas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yang.
Yang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moustakass head.
Yang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moustakas is breathing heavily.
Yang slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yang seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD2#
Moustakas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Yang looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Yang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yang tests Moustakas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Moustakas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moustakas lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Yang manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Yang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yang as Moustakas tries to tie him up.
Yang lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Yang.
A right handed body shot lands from Yang.
A shot in the inside from Yang.
A short body shot lands from Yang as the two fighters clinch.
Moustakas takes a shot to the head.
Yang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yang lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Yang.
Yang cracks Moustakas with a nice body shot.
Yang gets through Moustakas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yang lands a nice shot to the body.
Yang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yang lands with a left to the head.
Yang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moustakas backwards.
Yang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Moustakas is rocked!
Yang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moustakas is still on wobbly legs! Can Yang finish him?
Yang pushes Moustakas against the cage. Yang is working some dirty boxing. Yang pushes off with a quick right hook! Moustakas goes down! Moustakas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Yang moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joon Woo Yang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Moustakas shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Moustakas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Moustakas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reynolds really is a fat lump.
Moustakas trying to pass the guard but Reynolds defending well. #SUB2#
Moustakas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moustakas is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moustakas is working away from the top position though.
Moustakas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds won't allow Moustakas to pass to mount. #SUB#
Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Moustakas trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds is looking to control Moustakas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
Moustakas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Moustakas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reynolds sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moustakas stalling.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Moustakas's head to control him but Moustakas postures up.
Nice strikes from Moustakas there.
Moustakas blocks the strikes from Reynolds.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds is positioning himself well to prevent Moustakas advancing to mount.
Moustakas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moustakas winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds gets back to full guard.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Moustakas is proving a slippery customer.
Moustakas cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Moustakas working some strikes from top position.
Moustakas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moustakas pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control but can't.
Reynolds landing small, sideways elbows. #T3##SUB#
Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moustakas pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Reynolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moustakas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moustakas's back!
Moustakas is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Moustakas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Moustakas just trying to survive but Reynolds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moustakas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB#
Reynolds has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Moustakas trying to control the hands but Reynolds breaks the grip.
Reynolds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moustakas.
Moustakas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reynolds loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Moustakas hold on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moustakas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Moustakas wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Moustakas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armando Reynolds's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Moustakas dives in for a single leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moustakas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Moustakas. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt. #TD2#
Moustakas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moustakas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moustakas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moustakas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reynolds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Moustakas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Reynolds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reynolds is taking a breather. Moustakas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moustakas tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
Reynolds throwing shots but Moustakas is blocking nicely.
Moustakas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds content to control rather than advance.
Moustakas is trying to stand back up but Reynolds is controlling him
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Well, if Reynolds 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.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Moustakas dodges it nicely.
Moustakas tries to kick Reynolds off but Reynolds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Moustakas feints and as Reynolds raises his hands in defense, Moustakas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Moustakas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reynolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reynolds has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Moustakas is breathing heavily.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Moustakas trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Moustakas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moustakas for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Reynolds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armando Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moustakas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Moustakas persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Moustakas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Moustakas shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Moustakas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moustakas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
Reynolds is not content to let Moustakas control the position.#SUB2#
Moustakas looking for a submission but Reynolds manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Moustakas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moustakas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reynolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moustakas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Moustakas trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds managing to control the position. #SUB#
Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moustakas defends well.
Moustakas passes Reynolds's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Moustakas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moustakas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reynolds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moustakas. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds is doing well to control the position and prevent Moustakas from advancing to side control.
Moustakas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds is trying to maintain the position but Moustakas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Moustakas seems to be working for a kimura but Reynolds defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Moustakas misses with a head shot. Reynolds uses the momentum to regain guard.
Moustakas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moustakas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moustakas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moustakas being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Reynolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moustakas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moustakas postures up and lands a big shot to Reynolds's brow.
Armando Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Moustakas gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.
Moustakas dives in for a single leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Moustakas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
Moustakas has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armando Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Moustakas.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Moustakas pulls Reynolds into guard.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds is fighting to break Moustakas's control of his arms but Moustakas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reynolds is in close to Moustakas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moustakas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moustakas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moustakas!
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