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Event:
Pulse 59 - Yuesheng vs Jedeb
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Moore dives in and grabs Ganador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ganador pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.#TD2# Ganador closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ganador takes a little break here. Moore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2# Ganador tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ganador controlling from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ganador off and has taken his back! Moore controlling well, preventing Ganador from escaping the position.
#T1##SUB# Moore goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ganador escapes and is now in half guard on top. Moore wants to control but Ganador is keeping busy.
#SUB# Moore actively working from the bottom here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moore really is a fat lump.#SUB# Moore actively working from the bottom here.#T2# Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Ganador controlling the action here. Ganador prevents Moore from improving his position.#SUB2# Ganador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily. Ganador content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Moore wants to improve his position but Ganador is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2# Ganador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ganador. Moore trying to control here.
#SUB2# Ganador is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well. Moore is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Ganador is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moore is staying active underneath Ganador, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ganador trying to control the pace. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ganador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ganador shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moore shoots in and drives through. Ganador sprawls well. Moore stuffs the takedown. Steve Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Ganador. Ganador looks winded! Moore shoots in for a takedown but Ganador shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ganador dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ganador fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ganador has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ganador tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Moore tries for a takedown but Ganador sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ganador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ganador shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Steve Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Ganador.#TD2# Ganador throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moore was covering up waiting for the punch and Ganador finishes the takedown easily into guard. Ganador slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ganador tries to move to mount but Moore blocks the move with his legs. Ganador is breathing heavily.#T1# Ganador slows the pace down. Moore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ganador off and has taken his back!#SUB# Moore is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ganador looking very determined here, making life difficult for Moore.
#T2# Moore controlling from the back. Moore wants to control but Ganador manages to buck him off and is now in Moore's guard! Nice work there by Ganador! Ganador wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving. Ganador tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard. Ganador 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. #T3# Moore is striking but Ganador is not phased and passes to half guard. Moore trying to hold on to Ganador's head to control him but Ganador postures up.
#SUB2# Ganador 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.
Ganador is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Ganador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ganador in particular looking to stall. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Ganador seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ganador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ganador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganador off to one side. #TD2# Ganador darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Moore tries to roll over but Ganador keeps him under control. Moore is pressing down on Ganador's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Moore has his foot on Ganador's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganador works his way back into a safe position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ganador wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving. Ganador is stalling in the full guard. #T1# Ganador wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position. Ganador trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ganador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ganador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ganador goes for a double leg but Moore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moore continues to drive forward. Steve Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Ganador.#TD2# Ganador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ganador trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away. Moore wants to control but Ganador is keeping busy.
Moore tries to roll over but Ganador keeps him under control.#SUB2# Ganador trying to work for an americana but Moore has managed to regain full guard.
#T3# Ganador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Moore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Luis Ganador has got the better of the ground game so far. Moore pushing down on Ganador's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Moore is keen to just control but Ganador is a slippery customer. Moore wants to pass to mount but Ganador is defending the position. #T4# Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganador keeps working. Moore trying to mount his opponent but Ganador defends it. Ganador controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Moore showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ganador 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Ganador! In his post fight interview, Luis Ganador started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pulse 55 - Mercer vs Palmares
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Lewis moves into the clinch. A right hand to the body from Lewis.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Lewis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Lewis there. #CUT2# It looks like Steve Moore has been cut. Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lewis not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moore tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control. Lewis scores with a big shot! Moore's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Moore! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Lewis! A relieved looking Parker Lewis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 705 Round 1
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1# Moore shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mayweather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Mayweather drives through with a takedown into guard. Mayweather throws a big right hand that misses. Mayweather loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Moore wants to stand but Mayweather is controlling the position. Mayweather has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayweather postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. 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. Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayweather accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mayweather scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT# It looks like Steve Moore has been cut.#T1# Mayweather looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Mayweather postures up and lands a big shot to Moore's brow. Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayweather scoring with punches to the head and body. Mayweather makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT# The cut above Steve Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Moore's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Egor Mayweather! A victorious Egor Mayweather thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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