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Event:
AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Moses. No joy for Malikoic on that attempt. #CL# Malikoic closes the distance and pushes Moses back into the cage. Malikoic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malikoic fails to pull guard.
Moses fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Malikoic gets control of Moses's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malikoic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2# Moses gets to his feet - Malikoic follows without any prompting. Moses throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malikoic counters with a nice kick to the body. Malikoic has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick from Malikoic lands but Moses takes it in his stride. #CUT# It looks like Sean Moses has been cut. Moses tries to clinch up. Moses keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL2# Moses clinches with his opponent.
Moses wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moses is trying to push Malikoic away but Malikoic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Malikoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Danga de danga de dang - Malikoic scores with a four punch combination! Moses stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moses wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Moses closes the distance and clinches. Malikoic avoiding damage.
#TD2# Moses successfully pulls guard.
Malikoic won't allow Moses to sweep him here. #T2# Malikoic passes Moses's left leg - he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moses regains full guard. Nicely done. Malikoic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Malikoic won't allow Moses to sweep him here. #SUB2# Moses pushes a forearm under Malikoic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Malikoic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 3412 p4p, 430 weight class) and Sean Moses (ranked 8465 p4p, 735 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sean Moses! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moses's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Moses McDonald stays in close to Moses's body and controls the position. McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Moses trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Moses is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moses manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Moses's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now. McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. McDonald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. McDonald postures up.
Moses being controlled here, momentarily. Moses looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard. McDonald 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. Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard. McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance. McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Moses Moses is looking for a sweep. McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moses rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Moses! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (5) vs (2) Moses Moses must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. McDonald is pulling down on Moses's head to control his posture. McDonald keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round. McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. Moses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. Moses keeps trying to improve his position. Moses is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Moses got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moses has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted. Moses being controlled here momentarily. McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moses gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Moses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moses defends it easily. Moses looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (7) vs (2) Moses McDonald won't allow Moses to sweep him here. McDonald wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving. McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Moses trying to control the position.
McDonald 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moses for as long as he can get away with. McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McDonald preventing the sweep. McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. McDonald continues to stall. Moses keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. Moses keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. McDonald pushing down on Moses's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. McDonald stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Moses is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next. Moses wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Moses is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Moses looking for submissions off his back. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald'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. McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Moses is looking to improve his position.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Moses is holding on for dear life with his legs. McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Moses is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1# Moses looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Moses persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing. Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD# Ortiz gets a double leg takedown into Moses's guard.#ES2# Moses kicks Ortiz off and gets to his feet. #TD# Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ortiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Ortiz is posturing up here but Moses has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ortiz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ortiz has to tap! Slick submission there by Moses!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1# Vasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moses is fending him off so far but Vasquez persists. Nope, Moses circles away and we're back to standing. Moses steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vasquez. Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Moses looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well. Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moses tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moses to the ground. Moses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moses throws a right and a left that both miss. Moses just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVasquez. We've been informed that Moses has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Moses steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasquez. That one must have hurt. Vasquez tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
Moses tries to counter with a clinch but Vasquez shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses darts in looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets double underhooks and turns Moses into the cage. Vasquez dives in and grabs Moses's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moses pushes down on Vasquez's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##CL2# Moses moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasquez is trying to push Moses away but Moses has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Moses stalling in the clinch.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Moses blocks it.
Moses prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Moses is controlling him. Moses throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Moses gets a trip takedown into half guard. Vasquez wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it. Moses performing his best blanket impression for a moment. 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. Moses connects with a nice short shot to Vasquez's temple. #T2##SUB2# Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Moses.
Moses throwing shots but Vasquez is blocking nicely. Moses thows a huge punch but Vasquez dodges it nicely.
Vasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vasquez won't allow Moses to pass to mount. #T3# Vasquez tries to roll over but Moses keeps him under control.#SUB2# Moses is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Moses passes into side control, despite Vasquez's attempt to control the position.
Moses advances to full mount. Vasquez tries to improve his position but instead Moses has taken his back! #T4# I would not like to be Vasquez right now.
Moses has the hooks in. Vasquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Moses connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vasquez to escape the position.
#SUB2# Moses is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Vasquez is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 9
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1# Moses tries to clinch and Ahikaroa counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at Ahikaroa to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2# Ahikaroa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moses's guard. Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ahikaroa wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Moses has his hands on Ahikaroa's head, controlling the position. Ahikaroa won't allow Moses to sweep him here. My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Ahikaroa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ahikaroa wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahikaroa wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2# Ahikaroa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moses, up you get! #TD2# Ahikaroa shoots in and gets a takedown into Moses's guard.#T1# Ahikaroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now. Ahikaroa stopping the sweep attempt from Moses. We've been hearing good reports from Moses's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Ahikaroa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moses's guard. Ahikaroa postures up in Moses's guard and throws a big left but Moses blocks it. Moses manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahikaroa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Moses works a leg free and moves into half guard. Moses wants to take a breather but Ahikaroa is having none of it. Moses is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB# Moses is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ahikaroa is not content to let Moses control the position. Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Ahikaroa trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Moses is trying to control. Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Moses 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.
Moses is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU# Moses decides to stand and escape the position. Moses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahikaroa sprawls well. Ahikaroa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moses gets slowly back to his feet. Despite the aggression on Ahikaroa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Ahikaroa has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ahikaroa stalls. Ahikaroa just leaning against Moses, taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Moses has his takedown stuffed and Ahikaroa counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at Ahikaroa to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2# Ahikaroa drops Moses with a beautiful combination! Moses stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahikaroa is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Moses is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Sean Moses has been cut. Moses falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahikaroa counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Moses off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Ahikaroa follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Moses was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari Ahikaroa!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Moses gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom. Silva being controlled here momentarily. Silva stands and throws Moses's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Silva tries for a kimura but Moses is defending well. #T1##SUB# Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Moses is defending well. #SUB# Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Moses is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Moses defends the submission attempt. Moses tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Moses has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though. Moses is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.#SUB# Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moses has managed to free his arm - good work. Moses wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Moses is working away. Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Moses tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. #T3##SUB# Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moses regains full guard. Nicely done. Silva wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving. Moses has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Moses throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Moses looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4##SUB# Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moses doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Moses escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Silva!
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Event:
AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Mubanga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Moses clinches up with Mubanga and pushes him back against the cage. Mubanga jumps guard but Moses stands there with Mubanga around his waist. Mubanga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moses wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Moses has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mubanga is trying to keep an underhook but Moses manages to get the takedown into half guard. Moses is trying to control. Mubanga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Mubanga holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses performing his best blanket impression for a moment. It looks like Moses might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1# Mubanga is trying to control but Moses passes into side control!
Mubanga is trying to control Moses's posture but Moses avoids it. Mubanga sneaks back into half guard. Mubanga tries to kick Moses off but Moses keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Mubanga wants to improve his position but Moses is controlling well.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Moses is thwarting Mubanga's attempts to control the position. Mubanga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground. Mubanga is not content to let Moses control the position. Moses works his way into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moses tries to control but Mubanga wriggling away. #T3# Mubanga is trying to stand. Mubanga wants to control but Moses is having none of it. Moses thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mubanga is squirming around, avoiding Moses's attempts to control the action. #SU2# Moses stands up from mount. Strange move. Mubanga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moses avoids it really well and circles away. A little jabbing left from Moses on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bupe Mubanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Moses tries a head kick but it misses.
Mubanga closes the distance and clinches up with Moses, looking for a takedown. Mubanga pushes Moses against the cage but Moses circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Moses lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Moses fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Moses has a takedown stuffed. Moses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mubanga. Mubanga throws a right hand that Moses ducks under and follows up with a left that Moses also avoids with ease. Moses feints the counter takedown.#CL# Moses gets tackled into the cage by Mubanga. Mubanga maintains the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Mubanga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Mubanga. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Moses dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Mubanga lands a jab-cross combination. Mubanga thumps Moses with a low kick. Moses stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moses wants it to stay on the feet. Mubanga fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mubanga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moses as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bupe Mubanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Mubanga rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mubanga tries to pull guard but Moses holds him up against the cage and eventually Mubanga drops back down to his feet.
Mubanga is trying to pull guard but Moses turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Moses doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##BC# Mubanga breaks the clinch.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL# Mubanga gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mubanga jumps guard but Moses stands there with Mubanga around his waist. Mubanga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mubanga gets underhooks to prevent Moses's takedown attempt.
Moses jumps guard but Mubanga stands there with Moses around his waist. Moses gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mubanga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mubanga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Moses wants to break free but Mubanga has control.
Come on Mubanga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2# Moses gets control of Mubanga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moses will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Mubanga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Moses utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Moses not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mubanga trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mubanga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Moses has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mubanga should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moses has tightened it up now! Mubanga should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFL: Caged fury
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# Mikhailov fails with the takedown.#TD2# Mikhailov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moses!#ES# Moses sneaks out the side door and pushes Mikhailov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Jab by Mikhailov.#TD2# Mikhailov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moses's half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mikhailov controlling the action here.#SUB2# Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moses defends it well. #T1##SUB# Moses actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Mikhailov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moses has managed to free his arm - good work. Moses trying to control here.
Moses tries to roll over but Mikhailov keeps him under control. Mikhailov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Moses is trying to control but can't.
Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES# Moses pushes Mikhailov off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch. Mikhailov lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Moses can't break the clinch.
Moses taking a breather. #TD2# Mikhailov decides to pull guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikhailov can do anything to dispel that myth. Moses passes Mikhailov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mikhailov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mikhailov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moses jumps into side control! Moses misses with the ground and pound. Mikhailov is looking to reverse the position. Moses wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy. Mikhailov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Moses passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mikhailov! #T4# Mikhailov tries to reverse the position but Moses maintains control. Moses looking to control but Mikhailov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Mikhailov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mikhailov tries to lock up and control but Moses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Moses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB# Moses working for a submission but Mikhailov is keeping him at bay. #SUB# Moses looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Moses dominated that round. 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##TD# Moses gets a double leg takedown into Mikhailov's guard. Mikhailov is wriggling around but Moses manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Mikhailov is pressing down on Moses's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mikhailov is pulling down on Moses's head. It's preventing any offense from Moses, at least for the moment. Let's hope that Mikhailov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mikhailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Mikhailov is striking but Moses is not phased and passes to half guard. Mikhailov wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mikhailov is not content to let Moses control the position.#SUB# Moses is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikhailov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moses. Moses stops Mikhailov from getting back to his feet.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mikhailov trying to control from the bottom.
Moses seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikhailov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mikhailov pushes Moses off looking to stand but Moses dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moses in particular looking to stall. Mikhailov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Moses shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhailov but Mikhailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# Mikhailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses. Mikhailov misses with a double jab.
Mikhailov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moses.#TD2# Mikhailov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moses's half guard. Moses is trying to maintain the position but Mikhailov is very close to passing his half guard. Mikhailov trying to control from Moses's half guard. Moses has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Moses wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling the position. #T4# Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving. Mikhailov 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. Moses can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikhailov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Moses looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Well, if Mikhailov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Mikhailov will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Mikhailov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Mikhailov breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Mikhailov clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Mikhailov is trying to trip Moses. He has hold of a leg but Moses is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikhailov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there. Mikhailov controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Mikhailov lands a couple of digs. Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2# Mikhailov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Moses fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Mikhailov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moses!#ES# Moses throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2# Moses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Moses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Moses misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Moses shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well. He's pushed Moses's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Mikhailov counters by clinching up. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Mikhailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Mikhailov clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhailov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC2# Mikhailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Moses gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Moses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikhailov's guard. #REVR# Mikhailov seems keen to control Moses's posture. Moses stopping the sweep attempt from Mikhailov. Mikhailov pulls Moses in close to prevent any damage. Mikhailov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4# Moses trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom. Mikhailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Moses showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Moses wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mikhailov is looking to stand up but Moses isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mikhailov 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!
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Event:
AFL Austin vs Kinneas
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1# Moses avoids the head kick by Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz throws a half hearted mid kick. Moses takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lukaszewicz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym in the buildup to the fight. Lukaszewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Lukaszewicz misses with a body kick. Horrible takedown attempt by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by Lukaszewicz, which made it look bad. Moses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Lukaszewicz counter with a right hand. Robert Lukaszewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lukaszewicz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moses back to the cage. Lukaszewicz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT# It looks like Sean Moses has been cut. Moses's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lukaszewicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moses scrambles back to his feet.#ROC# Moses is rocked! Lukaszewicz cracks Moses's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Moses slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Lukaszewicz can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Lukaszewicz! Robert Lukaszewicz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Moses misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Mikhailov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2# Moses gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Mikhailov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Mikhailov won't allow Moses to get back to his feet. Mikhailov content to stall in guard here. Moses keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses is trying to control the position but Mikhailov postures up. #T1# Moses is looking to stand up but Mikhailov isn't so interested in that idea. Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Moses is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Moses darts in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov gets double underhooks and turns Moses into the cage. #TD2# Mikhailov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moses's guard. Mikhailov stays in close to Moses's body and controls the position. Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard. Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss. Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Moses trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhailov is proving a slippery customer.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Moses enables Mikhailov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moses manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Moses pushes Mikhailov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3# Mikhailov shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Mikhailov successfully pulls guard.
Mikhailov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Moses dives into side control.
Moses in side control, throwing shots but Mikhailov defends. Moses is looking to take a break and control but Mikhailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Moses controlling the position from side mount. Mikhailov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU# Moses stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2# Mikhailov scores with a takedown into Moses's guard.#SUB# Mikhailov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moses has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhailov has managed to get both his arms back between Moses's legs - danger averted. Moses working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moses is looking to sweep but instead, Mikhailov has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Mikhailov will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Mikhailov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Mikhailov has closed the distance and engaged Moses in a clinch.
#TD2# Mikhailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Mikhailov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moses preventing the sweep. Mikhailov looking to control.
Mikhailov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Moses postures up in Mikhailov's guard and throws a big left but Mikhailov blocks it. 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. Mikhailov wants to stand up but Moses is controlling him. Mikhailov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Mikhailov seems keen to control Moses's posture.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sean Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Mikhailov rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Mikhailov breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moses to the ground. Mikhailov is now in Moses's guard. Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound. Moses looking to control.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully. #SUB# Mikhailov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Moses has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mikhailov is looking to defend but Moses has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mikhailov! Moses pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mikhailov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Murphy 2
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1# Moses stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet. Silva misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moses. Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Moses shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Moses is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva's coaches at Silva Jiu Jitsu 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. Silva wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it. Silva tries to get to full guard but Moses has control of the leg. #T1##SUB# Silva actively working from the bottom here. Moses is taking a breather. Silva 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. Moses prevents Silva from improving his position. Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moses showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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. Moses stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Silva is looking for a sweep. Moses is chipping away with strikes.
Silva wants to control but Moses postures up. Moses tries to advance to mount but can't. Moses trying to control the position but Silva is working away. Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moses is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Moses is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ground and pound from Moses seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Silva gets back to half guard. Silva is trying to control but Moses passes into side control!
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Moses keeps moving and retains side control. Moses tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Sloppy strikes there by Moses. Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Moses has passed into mount! Damn! Moses thowing shots but they're missing. Moses looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Moses dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Moses closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Moses is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Moses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Moses advancing to mount. Moses stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moses defends it easily. Silva has Moses pulled in close to control his posture. Moses slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moses is now in half guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Moses is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Moses sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though. Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moses is working away from the top position though. Silva wants to get back to full guard. Moses content to control rather than advance. Silva regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB# Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Moses to get to half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard. Moses controlling the pace. Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Moses trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. Moses not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Moses tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Moses is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Silva gets full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather. Moses is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Moses is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moses to score an easy takedown into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Moses 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##CL# Silva has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Moses jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Moses looking for a sweep. Not yet Moses, not yet. #ES2# Moses wriggles free and stands up. Moses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.#TD2# Moses shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1# Silva is controlling Moses's posture. Moses loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Moses is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him. #SUB# Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moses defends it easily. Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moses. Moses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Silva trying to control the position.
Silva seems keen to control Moses's posture.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moses defends it easily. Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva controlling the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB# Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moses has passed into half guard!
Moses passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva! Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Moses looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Silva wants to control but Moses is having none of it. Moses lands a nice shot to the head. Silva tries to lock up and control but Moses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Moses's attempts to control the action. #T4# Moses controlling from mount. Moses takes Silva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silva is in trouble. #SUB2# Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Moses. Moses is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Silva up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva covers up after that shot from Moses.
Julio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sean Moses is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2# Moses patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Moses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Moses winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Murphy vs Hedes
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1# Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Moses counters with a head kick. #TD# Moses tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard. Silva prevents Moses from improving his position.#SUB# Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Moses is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# Moses is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work. Silva trying to control the position but Moses is working away. #T1# Moses manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts. Moses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva. Silva wants to control but Moses is keeping him busy. Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. Moses wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Moses 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. Silva wants to control but Moses is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Moses looking for submissions off his back. Silva is looking to stall here but Moses recovers full guard. #T2# Moses controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. Silva throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moses is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard. #REVB# Moses 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. Moses has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB# Silva is looking for a triangle but Moses pushes his legs off easily.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva trying to control the position.
Moses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moses's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moses stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moses! A lull in the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Moses 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# Silva fails with a takedown attempt. Silva wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Moses is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Moses is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Moses has managed to sneak the leg through. Silva 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. Moses is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position. Silva manages to get to full guard.
Sean Moses has got the better of the ground game so far. Moses throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. #T1# Silva has his hands on Moses's head, controlling the position. Moses postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moses. Moses lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Moses slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Silva is trying to keep Moses in close.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. Moses content to stall in guard here. Moses postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it. Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moses controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Silva fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD2# Moses shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Moses throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Moses is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Moses's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# Moses missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Silva is looking to improve his position.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. Silva is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moses lands with a punch from half guard. Moses tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva. Silva gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Moses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Moses tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance. Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2# Moses looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Moses working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Moses performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Moses trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Moses decides to stand up. #TD2# Moses closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. #T1# Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. Moses is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Silva is looking for a triangle but Moses pushes his legs off easily.
Moses trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB# Silva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Moses should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Silva has tightened it up now! Moses should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Silva!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Napolitano
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Moses looks for a takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well. Moses tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# so Mikhailov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mikhailov stopping the sweep attempt from Moses. 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. Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Moses can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace. Moses working a defensive guard here.
Mikhailov 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. #SU# Mikhailov stands up from Moses's guard - Mikhailov perhaps looking for a knockout. Moses wants to clinch#TD# and Mikhailov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2# Moses controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself. Mikhailov 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. Mikhailov wants to stand but Moses is controlling his posture from full guard. Mikhailov 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. #T3# Moses working a defensive guard here.
Mikhailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moses is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Mikhailov moves into range and clinches up with Moses.#BC# Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Moses tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhailov swivels and escapes.#TD# Mikhailov gets a double leg takedown into Moses's guard. Mikhailov wants to stand but Moses has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4# Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mikhailov 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. Mikhailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Mikhailov forces his way into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moses is pressing down on Mikhailov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A head kick by Moses misses #TD# and Mikhailov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Moses is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moses can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard. Viktor Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Moses looking for a guillotine here but Mikhailov defends easily.
Mikhailov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mikhailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moses is proving hard to escape from. Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Moses looking to control.
Moses working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov. Moses working a defensive guard here.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there. Moses controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself. Moses is striking but Mikhailov is not phased and passes to half guard.#T3# Moses trying to control here.
Moses is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground. Mikhailov controlling the action here.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moses. Mikhailov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mikhailov throws a leg kick which misses Moses's front leg but catches the back leg as Moses tries to avoid it. #TD# Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moses to the ground. Mikhailov is now in Moses's guard.#T4##SU# Mikhailov stands and steps away. Moses gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD# Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moses napping and manages to drive through into side control! The referee asks Mikhailov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mikhailov prefers to stall for the moment though. Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes. Moses struggling a bit here. Mikhailov is staying tight to Moses's torso, preventing him from escaping. This has been an exciting period of action! Mikhailov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moses for as long as he can get away with. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moses tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD# Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mikhailov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now. Moses tries to control but Mikhailov manages to take his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mikhailov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Moses is really stuck here.
#T1# Mikhailov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Moses's head. Mikhailov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moses doesn't escape. #SUB# Mikhailov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Moses is controlling Mikhailov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Mikhailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moses. Mikhailov has control of Moses's left arm, preventing Moses from doing any damage. #T2##SUB# Mikhailov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moses doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moses manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Moses prevents Mikhailov from getting back to his feet. Mikhailov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2# Moses stands up from Mikhailov's guard - Moses perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL# Mikhailov moves into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Mikhailov.
#T3# Moses fails to pull guard.
Moses looking for a takedown. Mikhailov lands a right hand. #TD# Mikhailov manages to pull guard.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mikhailov wants to sweep but no luck. Mikhailov has Moses pulled in close to control his posture. Moses slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4# Mikhailov wants to control but Moses postures up. Mikhailov stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Mikhailov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Mikhailov is trying to break free.
Sean Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Viktor Mikhailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Moses is working for a rear naked choke. Mikhailov is not defending it well and Moses has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mikhailov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mikhailov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Halloween Horror
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Moses gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch. #TD2# Moses successfully pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Silva looking to pass the guard. Moses looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# Silva throws a sloppy strike and Moses has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Silva is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Moses!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC New Breed
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Moses takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Telford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moses throws a head kick but Telford moves out of range.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Moses enables Telford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moses manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Telford preventing the sweep. Moses keeping moving, preventing Telford from controlling successfully. Moses striking from the bottom here. Moses trying to control the position.
Moses is pulling down on Telford's head to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses controls Telford momentarily but Telford frees himself. #T1# Telford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Telford wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Moses gets caught flat footed, as Telford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Telford is fighting to break Moses's control of his arms but Moses is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Telford is looking to work some ground and pound but Moses has wrist control. Moses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Telford stopping the sweep attempt from Moses. Moses controls Telford momentarily but Telford frees himself. Moses wants to stand and escape but Telford is having none of it. #SUB# Moses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Telford distracts Moses with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Moses is looking to stand up but Telford isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB# Moses has his feet on Telford's thighs here. He's pushed Telford off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Telford screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Genisis
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Mikhailov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# Mikhailov looking to score a takedown here. Moses is defending well but Mikhailov drives through and ends up in Moses's guard. Moses manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhailov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Mikhailov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mikhailov is looking to stand up but Moses isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB# Mikhailov is looking for a triangle but Moses pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Moses with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully. Mikhailov managing to control the position. Moses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Mikhailov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moses defends well.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Moses fails with the takedown. Moses misses with a hook.#TD# Mikhailov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moses looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU# Mikhailov stands up. #CL# Mikhailov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Mikhailov jumps into guard, dragging Moses to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mikhailov holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Moses controlling from the top position. Mikhailov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES# Mikhailov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD# Mikhailov wants the takedown. Moses is fighting it off but Mikhailov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moses's guard against the cage. Moses keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass. Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Mikhailov looking to pass the guard. Moses looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Moses trying to control the position.
Moses keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass. Mikhailov controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mikhailov won't allow Moses to sweep him here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Moses. Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moses can do to turn this around? Moses tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikhailov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Moses is looking to clinch. #TD# Mikhailov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mikhailov showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Moses looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moses is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1# Moses trying to control but Mikhailov postures up.
Viktor Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mikhailov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Moses trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov content to control rather than advance. Mikhailov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moses knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Moses fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Moses takes a swing at Mikhailov's ribcage but misses. #TD# Moses gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Moses not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now. #ES2# Moses has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mikhailov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Moses shoots and misses #TD# so Mikhailov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Viktor Mikhailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Moses. Mikhailov wants to pass the guard but Moses is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2# Moses working for a triangle but Mikhailov defends it easily.
Moses can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace. Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Mikhailov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Mikhailov clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mikhailov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Moses tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU# Mikhailov decides to stand back up. Mikhailov steps back and let's Moses get back to his feet. Moses throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mikhailov's head.#TD# Mikhailov 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. Mikhailov postures up.
#SUB2# Mikhailov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Moses has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mikhailov is looking to defend but Moses has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mikhailov! Moses pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mikhailov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Moses!
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