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Event:
PSE 46
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1# Moso staying out of range there. A jab from Fortythree misses. Fortythree lands with a nice body punch. Moso drops his hands momentarily and Fortythree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Moso defending well as Fortythree loads up on a big left hand. Moso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fortythree with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fortythree lands with a nice body punch. Moso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortythree scores with a punch to the head. Fortythree misses with a hook. Moso ducked under it nicely. Fortythree thuds a left hand into Moso's body.#T1# Fortythree swings for the body but Moso moves out of range.
Nice shot by Fortythree. Fortythree has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Moso is looking to clinch. Moso misses with a series of wild punches.
Moso avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Moso does a little dance to reset his feet. Fortythree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Moso throws a good cross that connects.
Moso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moso walks into a stiff left hand from Fortythree. Moso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2# Moso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fortythree misses with a right hand and Moso counters with a nice kick to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moso clobbers Fortythree with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Moso throws a head kick but Fortythree moves out of range.
Moso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fortythree lands with a shot to the body. Moso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice defenses there by Moso. Fortythree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moso.
#T3# Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moso.
Moso misses with a shot to the body and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Moso avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Moso misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Fortythree was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Moso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away. Moso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Moso throws a combination that misses and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand. Moso ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree. Fortythree throws an off balance right hand
and Moso counters with a good low kick that Fortythree was not able to check. Moso throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree. Moso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree. Moso throws a counter high kick but Fortythree was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4# Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moso.
Moso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moso feints and then cracks Fortythree's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortythree down. This has been an exciting period of action! Moso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fortythree cracks Moso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A chopping leg kick lands by Moso. Moso slips a jab from Fortythree. Moso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fortythree connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moso momentarily.
Moso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Moso slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round. That's time! Moso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Moso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fortythree moves away from the strike by Moso. Fortythree lands a nice hook to Moso's body. Moso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fortythree throws a right hand that misses
and Moso counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Moso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fortythree takes a body punch but keeps moving. Moso drops his hands momentarily and Fortythree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fortythree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Fortythree. Beautiful body shot. Moso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fortythree takes a swing at Moso's ribcage but misses. Moso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Fortythree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortythree, as that shot connected.
Fortythree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Moso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A jab from Fortythree misses. Fortythree lands a slapping body shot.
Simba Moso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Moso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moso. Moso throws a series of strikes that have Fortythree backpedaling.
Fortythree misses with a hook
and Moso counters with a stiff right hand. One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Fortythree misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fortythree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moso. Moso throws a shot to the body.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fortythree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moso's hands. Moso scores with a shot to the body.
Fortythree misses with a hook. Moso ducked under it nicely. Fortythree throws an off balance right hand
and Moso counters with a low kick, right behind Fortythree 's knee. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moso.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target. Moso is looking to wear down Fortythree with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Moso swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
#T3# Fortythree throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Moso misses with a series of wild punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moso might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Fortythree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moso manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Fortythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Moso throws a body shot but no joy. Fortythree throws a jab when Moso was well out of range. Fortythree scores with a jab. Moso acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fortythree lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4# Moso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortythree moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Moso slips a jab from Fortythree. Moso moves in looking to clinch but Fortythree pushes him off. A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Moso does a little dance to reset his feet. Moso swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
Moso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moso slips under a jab from Fortythree. A looping hook to the body misses from Moso. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet. Fortythree stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moso.
Moso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Moso staying out of range there. Jab, jab by Fortythree - just one landing. Fortythree lands with a nice body punch. Moso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortythree stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Moso throws a nice looking combination but Fortythree bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Moso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Moso does a little dance to reset his feet. Fortythree throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Moso closes the distance and pushes Fortythree back into the cage. Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Moso is trying to pull guard but Fortythree has him pressed against the cage. Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moso backwards. Moso tries to circle away but Fortythree has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Moso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a right hand. Fortythree lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2# Moso is rocked! Moso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Moso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Moso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortythree. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Moso fails to pull guard.
Fortythree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Fortythree.
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Moso's ribcage. Moso let out a lung full of air as it connected. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortythree. Moso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Fortythree lands a big right hand that drops Moso! The killer instinct kicks in and Fortythree finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fortythree!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortythree! One Fortythree really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. In defeat, Simba Moso stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up!'.
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Event:
PSE 39
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Moso misses with a two punch combination.
Richter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL# Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Richter lands an overhand right. Richter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richter. Moso does a little dance to reset his feet. As Richter backs off Moso throws a huge counter combo but Richter manages to avoid it all. Moso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richter.
Moso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Moso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Richter throws a lazy right hand but Moso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Richter wants to clinch up but Moso keeps it at a distance. Moso throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Moso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Richter looks to score with a jab to the body but Moso is just out of range. The fighters circling - Richter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Richter backs off Moso throws a huge counter combo but Richter manages to avoid it all.#T1# Richter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richter thinking. Richter tries to clinch there but Moso circles away.
Richter tries to clinch there but Moso circles away.
Moso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL# Richter clinches. #BC# Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richter manages to avoid it. Moso slips a jab and a cross from Richter.
A big right from Richter misses. #CL# Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richter is pressed up against the cage. Moso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richter down to the mat. Richter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Richter throws a series of strikes that have Moso backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Richter is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Moso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Richter misses the shot to the body. Despite the aggression on Moso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2##CL# Richter gets in close and instigates a clinch. Moso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Moso swats away the attempt to clinch by Richter. Richter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richter!
Richter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moso in his tracks. #CL# Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.
Moso trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2# Moso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moso tries to land a sweep but no joy. Richter stops Moso from standing up. Richter wants to pass the guard but Moso is keeping the position.#T3# Moso is trying to keep Richter in close.
Moso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richter's guard. #REVB# Moso looking to pass the guard. Moso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Moso being controlled here momentarily. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Moso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Moso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moso, into his guard. #REVR##SU# Richter stands and steps away. Moso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Richter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moso moves out of range as Richter strikes. Moso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jab, jab by Moso - just one landing. Richter throws a right hand that Moso ducks under and follows up with a left that Moso also avoids with ease. Moso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Richter 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# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. The fighters circle momentarily. Richter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Richter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Richter tries to move into range but Moso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Moso manages to break the clinch.
Richter loads up on a big right hand but Moso slips the punch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moso! But no joy. Moso misses with a body shot.
Richter throws a head kick that misses and Moso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Moso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richter rather than just go for the knockout. Richter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Moso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moso throws a counter combo. Moso keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Richter. Richter throws a hook to the side of Moso's head but Moso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Richter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moso throws out a loose jab but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Richter misses with an uppercut. Moso saw that one coming.#T1##CL# Richter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Moso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richter pulls him back up using the underhooks. A quick uppercut on the inside from Richter. Moso tries to pull guard but Richter won't allow it.
#BC2# Moso breaks the clinch.
#CL# Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.
Richter lands a hook to the side of the head. Moso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richter's efforts to push away. Moso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hans Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Moso. Richter lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moso lands a leg kick that knocks Richter off balance momentarily. Moso tries to clinch up. Good exchange - Richter coming out on top.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Richter swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Moso counter with a right hand. Richter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Moso lands a head kick!
Moso keeps the fight on the outside. A countering left hand to the body from Moso misses.#CL# Richter clinches with his opponent.
Richter managing to block the knees to the body from Moso.
Moso missing with knees to the body.
Moso tries to work over Richter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Richter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Richter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moso tries a body shot but Richter blocks it.
Richter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Moso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter darts in trying to clinch and Moso counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Richter stuns Moso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Richter fails in his attempt to clinch. Richter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moso eats them both and turns towards Richter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Richter throws a lazy body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Moso slips a straight right by Richter. Richter wants to clinch. Moso lands a slapping body shot.
Richter works over Moso's head and body with a nice combination. Moso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# Moso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moso works over Richter's head and body with a nice combination. Simba Moso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Richter throws out a leg kick but Moso moves out of range and Richter only half commits. #CL# Moso tries to keep at a distance but Richter has taken the fight into the clinch. Moso is trying to drag Richter to the mat but Richter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Moso wants to get back to striking at distance but Richter won't allow it.
Moso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richter pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Moso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Moso slips a straight right by Richter. Moso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richter with a body shot. Richter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moso.
Richter misses with a body shot.
Richter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moso was well out of range. Poor timing from Richter. Moso thuds a left hand into Richter's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Richter will probably get the nod. 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##CL# Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moso.
Hans Richter has scored more points in the clinch so far. Moso misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Richter manages to break the clinch.
Richter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moso. A left and a right from Richter both land. Nice combination. Moso cracks a nice hook into Richter's ribs. Richter throws a nice looking combination but Moso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Moso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Richter scores with a punch to the head. Hans Richter is winning the standup battle so far. Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moso circles away.
Richter throws a right hand that misses
and Moso counters with a good low kick that Richter was not able to check. Richter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Moso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Richter throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Richter wants to clinch up but Moso keeps it at a distance. Moso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Richter wants to clinch.#T1# Moso with a body punch. A glancing blow. Richter lands a nice shot that snaps Moso's head back.
Richter swats away the attempt to clinch by Moso.#CL# Richter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moso, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Moso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moso wants to land a leg kick but Richter is out of range. Richter jabs at Moso's body. Richter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Richter keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# Richter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richter darts in trying to clinch and Moso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Richter misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Richter. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Richter rushes Moso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Moso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Richter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moso can do to turn this around? Richter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Richter lands a nice shot to the body. Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moso struggles to land a body shot inside as Richter controls his hands.
Richter lands on the inside with an uppercut. Richter is trying to break the clinch but Moso has him pressed against the cage. Moso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richter is defending well for now. Moso tries to break free but Richter pushes him back against the cage.#T3# Moso avoiding damage.
Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2# Moso manages to pull guard.
#SU# Richter gets to his feet - Moso follows without any prompting. Richter moves in looking to clinch but Moso pushes him off. Moso avoids the body shot from Richter.
Moso is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Moso moves away from the strike by Richter. Hans Richter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Moso looks to throw the jab but Richter is out of range. As Moso looks to move away, Richter throws a big counter combo but Moso just gets out of the way. Moso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moso throws a series of punches but Richter avoids them all with ease. Richter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Richter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moso on the side of the head. Richter tries to clinch up but Moso circles away and keeps his distance. Simba Moso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Moso slips a jab from Richter. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Moso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Richter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Moso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Richter is looking to clinch. Moso walks into a straight right hand from Richter. Richter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Richter scores with a jab. Moso acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Moso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Richter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Moso is looking to land body kicks. Richter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moso is out of range and Richter settles back down. Richter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Richter staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight! Hans Richter showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Richter! Simba Moso spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up!'.
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Event:
PSE 31
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Moso. Carsara does a little dance to reset his feet. Carsara throws a counter high kick but Moso was just alert enough to avoid it. Carsara tries to grapple but his opponent circles and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Carsara moves to clinch but Moso breaks away and Moso counters with a good, hard body kick but Carsara shrugs it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Moso throws a sloppy head kick and Carsara moves out of range easily. #T1# Carsara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Moso goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Carsara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Moso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Carsara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moso.
Carsara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moso just manages to avoid it. Carsara darts in looking for a takedown but Moso gets double underhooks and turns Carsara into the cage. Moso scores with a one two! Carsara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Carsara takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Moso with a body punch. A glancing blow. Moso scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Carsara tries to clinch up enabling Moso to counter with a crisp jab. Carsara tries to clinch but fails miserably and Moso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Moso has Carsara up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3# Moso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Moso lands a knee to the body.
Moso throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carsara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2# Moso jumps guard.
Carsara postures up.
Moso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Moso keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Moso has control of Carsara's left arm, preventing Carsara from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moso trying to keep a closed guard but Carsara is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Carsara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Moso wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Carsara wants to clinch and Moso counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moso misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Moso 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# Moso misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Carsara misses the target. Moso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carsara is looking to counter punch. Moso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A counter left hand to the body from Carsara misses its target. Moso dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Carsara wants to clinch and Moso counters with a low kick, right behind Carsara 's knee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moso throws a head kick that misses. Moso just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarsara. Moso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Carsara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Carsara dives in for a single leg takedown but Moso sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Moso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Carsara fails with the takedown. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Moso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carsara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# Moso has Carsara up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Moso breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Carsara misses with a left hand and Moso counters with a right hand to the body. Moso cracks Carsara with an open hand slap.#CL2# Moso takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Moso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Moso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carsara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Moso throws a fast counter high kick but Carsara manages to duck under it in time. Moso has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carsara manages to avoid it. Moso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carsara circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Moso throws a combination that misses and Carsara counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Moso has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Moso manages to break the clinch.
Carsara tries to clinch up but Moso circles away and keeps his distance. Simba Moso seems to be getting the better of the standup. Moso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carsara in his tracks. Carsara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Moso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Moso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice body punch from Moso. Moso lands a front kick. Moso jabs at Carsara's body. Moso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carsara with a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moso thuds a left hand into Carsara's body. Tommaso Carsara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Carsara misses with an uppercut. Moso saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Moso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Moso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Donk. Moso catches Carsara right on the button with a cross. Carsara is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Carsara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carsara avoids the body shot from Moso.
Carsara has his takedown stuffed and Moso counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Carsara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Carsara looks to clinch and Moso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Moso gets in close and instigates a clinch. Moso prevents Carsara from breaking the clinch. Carsara scores with a nice hook to the head. Moso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carsara wants to break free but Moso has control.
#BC# Carsara breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Moso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carsara is looking to counter punch.#T2# Carsara moves in looking to clinch but Moso pushes him off. Carsara is looking to clinch but Moso is avoiding it.
Carsara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moso defends well and Carsara ends up having to push Moso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Moso misses with a double jab
and Carsara counters with a one-two to the body. Carsara misses with a takedown attempt and Moso counters with a series of strikes. Carsara will be more careful next time no doubt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommaso Carsara. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carsara wants to clinch but Moso slips to the side and Moso counters with a good low kick that Carsara was not able to check. #T3# Moso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tommaso Carsara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Moso has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Moso throws a head kick that misses. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carsara. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Moso feints a jab promting Carsara to slip. Moso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carsara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Carsara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jab from Moso. Simba Moso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Carsara tries to clinch up. Carsara with a poor takedown and Moso counters with a series of strikes. Carsara will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good leg kick by Moso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# Carsara tries to keep at a distance but Moso has taken the fight into the clinch. Moso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carsara's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Simba Moso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Moso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Moso! After winning the bout, Simba Moso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PSE 27
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Rochester loads up on a big right hand but Moso slips the punch. Moso seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Rochester gets a clinch. Moso is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rochester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moso. Rochester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Rochester jumps guard.
Moso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Moso trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Rochester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Rochester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Rochester is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moso throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rochester's body to avoid the submission. Rochester has instead reached around Moso's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rochester arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arlo Rochester! Arlo Rochester made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview. The defeated Simba Moso had this to say: 'I will never give up!'.
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Event:
PSE 22
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Moso throws a poor cross that misses
letting Costa counter with a right hand. Moso misses with a body punch
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
A low kick from Moso misses and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Moso wants to clinch letting Costa counter with a right hand. Sloppy strikes from Moso. Those never looked like landing. As Moso looks to move away, Costa throws a big counter combo but Moso just gets out of the way. Costa 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. A leg kick checked by Costa. Moso falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Costa counter with a right hand. No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Moso swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Costa counter with a right hand. Moso throws a leg kick that is checked and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Moso misses with a body punch
and Moso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Moso misses with a right hand and Costa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Moso misses with a hook
and Costa counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Moso misses with a hook to the body
and Costa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC# Moso is rocked! Moso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costa rather than just go for the knockout. Moso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Costa counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Moso out cold! What a finish! Costa is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Costa! During a confident post fight interview, Tony Costa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Simba Moso was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 21
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1# Moso swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. Moso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket. Moso is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Moso shuts the power down on Gracie. Lights out, game over! Moso is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simba Moso! Simba Moso 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:
MMAHelsinki - 20
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1# Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moso. As Moso backs off Rivera throws a huge counter combo but Moso manages to avoid it all. Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moso as he avoids it easily. Moso takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses. Moso fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rivera throws out a counter right but Moso avoids it with no problem. Moso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moso has been working on his balance at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rivera. Moso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Moso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivera's waist but Rivera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moso off to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rivera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Moso. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet. Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Moso misses with a wild combination.
Rivera scores with a three punch combo!
Rivera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moso circles away. Left hook, right uppercut from Rivera. Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Simba Moso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rivera. Moso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivera counters with a left to the body. Moso scores with a body shot.
Rivera misses with a double jab.
#T2# Moso misses with a body shot.
Moso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. This has been an exciting period of action! Moso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Moso misses with a hook to the body
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rivera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moso.
Rivera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Moso dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Moso scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3# Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moso as he avoids it easily. Moso looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moso pinned against the cage. Moso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rivera looks winded! Moso scores with a jab to the body. Simba Moso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rivera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Moso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Moso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it. Rivera throws a counter combo.#TD# Moso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rivera is trying to buck Moso off. Moso lands a few punches from side control. Moso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simba Moso will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Moso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivera doesn't seem bothered though. Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moso.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moso sprawls well. Moso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moso misses with a few strikes there.
Rivera fails with the takedown. Rivera misses with a body shot.
#T1# Rivera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moso is looking to wear down Rivera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Moso throws a body kick that misses enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab. Moso tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moso slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside. Moso takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses. #TD# Moso drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Rivera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Rivera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moso controls the pace. Rivera keeping moving, preventing Moso from controlling successfully. #T2# Moso pushes down on Rivera's leg and manages to get into half guard. Moso sitting and controlling from the half guard. Moso works his foot free and advances to mount. Moso throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3# Moso controlling the pace for now. Moso trying to control but Rivera is having none of it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rivera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rivera is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Moso lands with some strikes.#T4# Moso working Rivera over with strikes here. Rivera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Moso looking to control but Rivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Moso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around? Moso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rivera tries to buck Moso off but he can't manage it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rivera is trying to stand up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Moso dominated that second round. That's time! Moso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moso tries to avoid it but Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moso to the ground. Moso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rivera avoids the body shot from Moso.
Moso lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moso throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Rivera's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Moso dives in looking to finish as Rivera flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Moso's strikes! Moso is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Rivera's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Rivera was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simba Moso! A relieved looking Simba Moso 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:
MMAHelsinki - 14
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Maeda shoots for a takedown but Moso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.#CL2# Maeda rushes Moso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Maeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Simba Moso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.#TD2# Maeda jumps guard and drags Moso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Maeda has his feet on Moso's thighs here. He's pushed Moso 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! Moso screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda! Simba Moso spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 11
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Galloun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2# and Moso lands a stunning uppercut that sends Galloun to the mat! #ROC2# Galloun is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Brad Galloun has been cut.#SUB2# Moso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galloun sees it coming and defends easily. Oh Galloun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Moso is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Galloun is hurt! He's hurt bad - Moso fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Galloun from any more punishment! Congratulations to Moso! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simba Moso! An out of breath Simba Moso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1# Moso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon shoots in but Moso avoids the takedown attempt easily. Moso replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Solomon blocks it well. Solomon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moso back to the cage. Solomon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Solomon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Solomon scores with a nice strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon avoids the body shot from Moso.
Moso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##CL2# Moso clinches. #BC2# Moso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Moso looks to score with a jab to the body but Solomon is just out of range. Moso throws a hook but Solomon blocks it. Solomon scores with a nice right hand.
Solomon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Solomon swats away the attempt to clinch by Moso. Moso cracks Solomon with a good jab.#T2# Moso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Solomon. Moso tries to clinch but fails miserably and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon lands a really nice looking cross but Moso seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Moso throws a head kick that misses. Solomon appears to be looking for a big counter. Moso throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Moso scores with a head kick.
#T3# Moso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moso misses with a straight right. Solomon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Solomon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Solomon tests Moso's chin there with a solid looking shot. Solomon keeps the fight on the outside. Solomon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moso. Moso throws a quick inside leg kick. Moso pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Moso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Moso closes the distance but Solomon moves to the side and Solomon counters with a nice uppercut. Moso moves to clinch but Solomon breaks away and Solomon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Solomon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Moso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Solomon rather than just go for the knockout. Moso swings away with a leg kick that misses. Solomon lands with a nice combination. Moso backs away looking to recover. Solomon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Moso misses with a body punch
enabling Solomon to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC# Moso is rocked! Moso tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Solomon counters with a huge left! Moso is in big trouble! He's backing up but Solomon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Moso from any more damage. A dominating finish by Solomon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Solomon! During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Solomon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Simba Moso stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 858 Round 1
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1# Ruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ruiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moso was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruiz. And Moso counters with a quick kick to the body but Ruiz blocks it. Ruiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moso in his tracks. Moso slips a straight right by Ruiz. Moso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ruiz misses with a looping left. Moso looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range. Moso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moso scrambles back to his feet.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Moso successfully pulls guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Moso keeps moving. Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moso is keeping the position for now. Ruiz trying to control but Moso is working from the bottom. #T1# Moso tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Moso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ruiz preventing the sweep. Moso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruiz on the ground. Moso wants to control the position but Ruiz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Moso is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Moso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Moso is not content to let Ruiz control the position. Moso is trying to stand up here but Ruiz is controlling him well. Moso is staying active underneath Ruiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Moso wants to improve his position but Ruiz is controlling well.
#SUB2# Ruiz is working for a kimura but Moso is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# Moso is refusing to be controlled, as Ruiz sits in half guard. Ruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ruiz prevents Moso from standing back up.
Moso is refusing to be controlled, as Ruiz sits in half guard. Moso is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ruiz is looking to stall here but Moso recovers full guard. #ES# Moso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3# Ruiz lands with a straight right. Moso didn't see that one coming.#CL# Moso takes the fight into the clinch. Ruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Moso digs a right hand underneath Ruiz's ribcage. Ruiz let out a lung full of air as it connected. Moso stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Moso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ruiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Louis Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ruiz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moso on the side of the head.#ROC2# Moso is rocked!#TD# Moso gets a double leg takedown into Ruiz's guard. Oh Moso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moso's guard. #REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ruiz trying to control but Moso is working from the bottom. Moso seems to have got his legs back now.#ES# Moso pushes Ruiz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Moso is breathing heavily.#T4# Moso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Moso walks into a straight right hand from Ruiz. Moso just misses with a punch to the body.
Simba Moso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ruiz avoids the body shot from Moso.
Ruiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moso's hands. Ruiz cracks Moso with a hook to the temple - Moso is on wobbly legs here! Ruiz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Moso falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ruiz wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Louis Ruiz! Louis Ruiz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. Simba Moso was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 4
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Moso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Moso scores with a jab to the jaw. Simba Moso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moso misses with a body kick. Moso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galloun's calf. Moso scores with a punch to the head. Moso throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Galloun moves into the clinch. Moso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Moso misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Moso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Moso wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moso is looking to slow Galloun down with leg kicks. #TD2# Galloun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Galloun not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2# Galloun seems to be working for a kimura but Moso defends the submission attempt. Moso trying to hold on to Galloun's head to control him but Galloun postures up.
#SU2# Galloun stands up out of the half guard. Moso thuds a left hand into Galloun's body. Galloun circles away from the clinch attempt letting Galloun counter with a right hand. #T2# Moso lands with a nice body punch. Nice sprawl there from Moso as Galloun shoots in. Galloun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Galloun tries a head kick but it misses.
Moso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Moso thuds his right hand into Galloun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Moso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moso throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Galloun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Galloun is stalling in the full guard. Moso is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Galloun dives into side control.
#SU2# Galloun stands up. #T3# Moso shoots in for a takedown but Galloun shows good takedown defense. Galloun shoots in looking for a takedown but Moso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galloun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A little feinted left hand from Moso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Moso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galloun as he avoids it easily. Nice takedown defense from Galloun. No joy for Moso on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Moso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moso is breathing heavily.#TD2# Galloun dives in and scores a takedown into Moso's guard. Moso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Galloun advances to half guard. Galloun drops an elbow to the side of Moso's head. Galloun is taking a breather. Moso 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. Moso wants to get back to his feet.
Galloun controlling the pace. #T4# Galloun prevents Moso from improving his position.#SUB2# Galloun in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Moso tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Galloun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Galloun! Simba Moso was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.
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