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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 16, 2021
#R1#
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Inday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inday throws a big counter head kick but Moxley avoids it with no problem.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inday defends it nicely.
Inday only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Inday is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley shoots in but no luck this time.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inday defends it nicely.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well.#T1#
Moxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moxley goes for a double leg but Inday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inday continues to drive forward.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Inday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moxley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Inday is defending well.
Inday goes for a takedown attempt but Moxley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moxley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Inday. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Inday counters with a body kick.
Moxley looks for a takedown but Inday sprawls well.
Moxley is breathing heavily.#T2#
Moxley shoots and misses
and Inday counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Inday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moxley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Inday manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inday content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Inday misses with a head shot.
Inday content just to control the position here.
Inday tries to control but Moxley wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zambosurian Inday 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##TD2#
Inday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard.
Inday trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley is pulling down on Inday's head to control his posture.
Inday trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Inday is fighting to break Moxley 's control of his arms but Moxley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Inday slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moxley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moxley somewhat.
Inday follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moxley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moxley somewhat.
Moxley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inday is fending him off so far but Moxley persists. Nope, Inday circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley misses with a takedown attempt - Inday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Inday responds with a good body kick, but Moxley manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Moxley fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inday as he avoids it easily.
Moxley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inday pinned against the cage. Inday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moxley darts in looking for a takedown but Inday gets double underhooks and turns Moxley into the cage.
Inday counters with a body kick.
Inday stops a takedown attempt from Moxley .
Moxley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moxley gets underhooks to prevent Inday's takedown attempt. #T4#
Moxley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Inday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Inday wants a takedown.
Moxley looking for a takedown.
Inday wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Inday jumps into guard, dragging Moxley to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley postures up.
Inday has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zambosurian Inday 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##TD2#
Moxley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Inday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Inday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Inday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Inday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inday throws a big elbow that misses.
Moxley is wriggling around but Inday manages to pass to half guard.
Inday content to control rather than advance.
Inday trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inday as he avoids it easily.
Inday changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moxley shoots in and drives through. Inday sprawls well.
Inday counters with a body kick.#TD2#
Inday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moxley 's guard.
Inday has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moxley is proving hard to escape from.
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zambosurian Inday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moxley pulls Inday in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Moxley keeping moving, preventing Inday from controlling successfully.
Inday 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.
Inday trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Inday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inday is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zambosurian Inday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inday pinned against the cage. Inday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zambosurian Inday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inday 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zambosurian Inday!

 

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Moxley tries for a takedown but Chang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Chang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chang tries for a takedown but Moxley manages to get underhooks.
Moxley goes for a takedown attempt but Chang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moxley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chang.
We've been told by Chang's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chang lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Moxley avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
Chang scoring well with a low kick there.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.#T1#
Chang throws a one two combo.
Moxley fails to land the takedown.
Chang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Moxley shoots in.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Chang is looking to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch.
Moxley has a takedown stuffed.
Moxley looks winded!#CL#
Chang takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##TD#
Chang manages to pull guard.
Moxley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chang has control of Moxley 's left arm, preventing Moxley from doing any damage.
Chang wants to stand up but Moxley is controlling him. #SU2#
Moxley stands up and waves to Chang to follow him. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Moxley shoots in.
Moxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Chang sprawls well. He's pushed Moxley 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moxley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Moxley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chang defends well and Moxley ends up having to push Chang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moxley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.#TD#
Chang manages to pull guard.
Moxley being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Chang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moxley wants to control but Chang postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Chang tries for a kimura but Moxley is defending well.
Chang staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Chang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chang working Moxley over with knees to the body.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chang lands a good knee to the midsection. Moxley won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang has Moxley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moxley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Chang manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.
Moxley is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Moxley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .
Moxley wants a takedown.
Chang looking for a takedown.
Moxley is trying to drag Chang to the mat but Chang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Sun Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chang wants to clinch
and Moxley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Chang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Chang moves into full mount! #T2#
Chang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SU#
Chang stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch successfully.
Moxley has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Chang breaks the clinch.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chang sprawls well. Chang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxley gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Chang clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Moxley is trying to drag Chang to the mat but Chang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Chang.
Chang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang gets underhooks to prevent Moxley 's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.#CL#
Chang has managed to clinch.
Chang is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Chang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang lands with a shot to the body.
Moxley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxley off to one side.
Chang throws a quick counter head kick but Moxley was just out of range.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .#CL#
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Moxley tries for a takedown but Chang manages to get underhooks.
Moxley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Chang gets control of Moxley 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##ES#
Chang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moxley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Chang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley stuffs the takedown attempt from Chang. Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chang wants it to stay on the feet.
Chang with a nice calf kick.
Chang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moxley 's head.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Chang clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Chang drags the fight down to the ground.
Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES#
Chang pushes Moxley off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chang.#CL#
Chang closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Chang lands a big head kick that sends Moxley tumbling to the mat! Chang takes a step backwards and waves Moxley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Moxley is rocked!#CL#
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Moxley is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?#TD#
Chang successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Chang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moxley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chang scores with a big shot! Moxley 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Moxley ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sun Chang!

 

Event: AFC FN 6- Ryan vs Gates     
Date:   Apr 23, 2021
#R1#
Acacio misses the jab.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Acacio shows good takedown defense.
Moxley has his takedown stuffed
and Acacio counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moxley shoots in looking for a takedown. Acacio tries to sprawl out of it but Moxley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acacio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nilson Acacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .
Moxley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Acacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley misses with a takedown attempt
and Acacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moxley misses with a takedown attempt
and Acacio counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Moxley out cold! What a finish! Acacio 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 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nilson Acacio!

 

Event: AFC FN 5- Wilson vs Cruzier     
Date:   Apr 09, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Bankole looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moxley !
Bankole is putting a hurting on Moxley here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Bankole are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Moxley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bankole on the ground.#SUB2#
Bankole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moxley seems a little lost for a moment, as Bankole dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley dodges the ground and pound from Bankole.#T1##SUB2#
Bankole thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bankole remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bankole trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bankole controlling the position from side mount.
Bankole tries to move to mount but Moxley blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
The referee asks Bankole politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bankole prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bankole fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bankole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bankole remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Bankole in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Moxley is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kwame Bankole!

 

Event: AFC 10- Saint vs Bosch     
Date:   Apr 02, 2021
#R1#
A punch combination from Cruzier misses.
Cruzier looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cruzier throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Cruzier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Cruzier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cruzier. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Moxley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruzier misses with a two punch combination.
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruzier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruzier prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruzier looking to throw knees to the head but Moxley is blocking nicely.
Moxley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruzier after a bit of a struggle.
Cruzier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruzier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruzier throws a series of punches but Moxley avoids them all with ease.
Moxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruzier sprawls well. He's pushed Moxley 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruzier slaps away a takedown attempt from Moxley , before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Moxley shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruzier misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruzier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moxley throwing a counter right hand but Cruzier manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moxley or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruzier, which made it look bad.
As Moxley backs off Cruzier throws a huge counter combo but Moxley manages to avoid it all.
Cruzier misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Moxley dives in and scores a takedown into Cruzier's guard.
Cruzier is wriggling around but Moxley manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Cruzier wants to stand back up but Moxley manages to pass into side control.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Moxley decides to stand back up. #T2#
Moxley fails to land the takedown.
Cruzier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moxley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Cruzier. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Cruzier leaves Moxley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruzier throws a series of punches but Moxley moves out of range.
Cruzier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruzier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley tries for a takedown but Cruzier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moxley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruzier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moxley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moxley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruzier tries to avoid it but Moxley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruzier to the ground. Cruzier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruzier stuffs the takedown.
Cruzier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moxley shoots in but Cruzier avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Cruzier throws a nice looking combination but Moxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moxley shoots in but Cruzier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruzier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruzier sprawls well. Cruzier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxley gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruzier misses with a two punch combination.
Moxley shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruzier tries to sprawl out of it but Moxley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruzier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moxley shoots in but Cruzier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruzier throws a series of punches but Moxley moves out of range.
Cruzier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruzier wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Moxley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruzier swivels and escapes.
Cruzier throws a series of punches but Moxley avoids them all with ease.
Cruzier fails to land with a series of punches.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Cruzier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moxley shoots in but Cruzier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruzier stuffs the takedown attempt from Moxley . Moxley gets slowly back to his feet.
Dustinick Cruzier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruzier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruzier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moxley blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruzier tries a knee to the head but Moxley blocks it.
Cruzier misses with a knee to the head.
Moxley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruzier prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustinick Cruzier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cruzier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moxley shoots for a takedown but Cruzier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruzier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dustinick Cruzier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruzier throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Moxley throwing a counter right hand but Cruzier manages to avoid it.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruzier sprawls well. Cruzier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruzier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moxley avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moxley shoots in for a double leg but Cruzier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruzier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moxley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Cruzier. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Moxley slips a jab and a cross from Cruzier.
Moxley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Cruzier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruzier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moxley dives in and grabs Cruzier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruzier pushes down on Moxley 's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Cruzier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Cruzier does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Cruzier. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Cruzier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moxley closes the distance and clinches up with Cruzier, looking for a takedown. Moxley pushes Cruzier against the cage but Cruzier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruzier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxley circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Moxley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruzier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moxley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruzier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley dives in and grabs Cruzier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruzier pushes down on Moxley 's head and hops out.
Moxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Moxley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruzier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruzier swivels and escapes.
We've been informed that Cruzier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dustinick Cruzier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruzier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruzier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moxley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruzier misses with a few strikes there.
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruzier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruzier tries to land a knee to the head but Moxley blocks with his arms.
Cruzier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moxley looking for a takedown.
Cruzier misses with a knee strike.
Cruzier misses with a knee strike.
Moxley is trying to drag Cruzier to the mat but Cruzier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Cruzier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moxley .
Cruzier tries to land a knee to the head but Moxley blocks with his arms.
Moxley wants a takedown.
Cruzier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moxley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moxley wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruzier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moxley wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruzier misses with a knee to the head.
Cruzier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruzier misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Cruzier tries a knee to the head but Moxley blocks it.
Moxley is trying to drag Cruzier to the mat but Cruzier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruzier looking to throw knees to the head but Moxley is blocking nicely.
Cruzier tries a knee to the head but Moxley blocks it.
Cruzier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moxley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moxley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruzier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruzier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moxley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruzier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dustinick Cruzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzier throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruzier as he jumps to the side.
Cruzier misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustinick Cruzier 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#
Moxley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruzier circles away.
Cruzier tries to bum rush Moxley with a series of wild strikes but Moxley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Cruzier.
Moxley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruzier circles away.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruzier.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Cruzier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruzier sprawls well. He's pushed Moxley 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley fails to land the takedown.
Cruzier throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Moxley misses its target.
Moxley shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruzier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moxley 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruzier misses with the combination. #T1#
Cruzier slaps away a takedown attempt from Moxley , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruzier swinging wildly here.
Cruzier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moxley misses with a takedown attempt - Cruzier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruzier looks to land a combination but Moxley avoids it well.
It looked like Moxley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley shoots in and drives through. Cruzier sprawls well.
Cruzier misses with a two punch combination.
Cruzier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moxley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruzier avoids it really well and circles away.
Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruzier fails to land with a series of punches.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruzier misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruzier throws a nice looking combination but Moxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruzier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruzier throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Cruzier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruzier looks to land a combination but Moxley avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moxley .
Cruzier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Moxley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruzier defends well and Moxley ends up having to push Cruzier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruzier tries to land a knee to the head but Moxley blocks with his arms.
Cruzier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moxley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moxley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruzier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruzier misses with a knee to the head.
Cruzier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moxley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moxley is looking for a takedown.
Cruzier looking to throw knees to the head but Moxley is blocking nicely.
Cruzier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruzier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moxley blocks it with crossed arms.
Moxley has Cruzier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruzier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Moxley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruzier after a bit of a struggle.
Dustinick Cruzier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruzier prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruzier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moxley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moxley is looking for a takedown.
Moxley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruzier misses with a knee to the head.
Cruzier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moxley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruzier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moxley blocks it with crossed arms.
Moxley wants a takedown.
Cruzier misses with a knee strike.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustinick Cruzier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruzier 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustinick Cruzier!

A very excited looking Dustinick Cruzier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: AFC 9- Clause vs Marcellini     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Moxley leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Wilson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moxley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Wilson 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moxley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Wilson 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#
Moxley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson wants to stand but Moxley is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moxley did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.

Moxley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wilson is on him like a limpet, forcing Moxley back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Wilson gets control of Moxley 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Moxley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson wants to stand but Moxley is controlling the position.
Wilson seems keen to control Moxley 's posture.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Moxley is looking to stand up but Wilson won't let him.
Wilson controlling the position.#T3##SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moxley defends well.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moxley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Wilson controlling Moxley 's posture. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for a triangle here. Moxley is fighting it but it looks tight! Wilson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Moxley is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Wilson !
Mike Wilson is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: AFC 8- Silvera vs Saint     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1##TD#
Musashi gets caught napping as Moxley dives in and scores a takedown. Musashi manages to retain guard.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Musashi wants to hit a sweep here but Moxley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Musashi there!
Musashi reaches up and holds on to Moxley to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi really wants to buck Moxley off and get back to his feet. #T1##SU#
Moxley gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Moxley tries to sprawl but Musashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Moxley has one foot on Musashi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Musashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Musashi has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Moxley works to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moxley pulls Musashi in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Musashi wants to stand but Moxley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moxley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Musashi wants to stand and escape but instead Moxley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moxley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Musashi has control of Moxley 's left arm, preventing Moxley from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Musashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Musashi wants to stand but Moxley has his arm trapped.
Moxley struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Moxley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Musashi is trying to defend but Moxley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moxley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Musashi works to full guard.
Musashi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Musashi wants to control but Moxley passes easily into half guard.
Moxley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Luke Moxley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Musashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Moxley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Musashi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Musashi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#ES#
Moxley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Musashi is on him like a limpet, forcing Moxley back against the cage.#TD#
Moxley has picked Musashi up - he's going for a ride! Moxley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that second round.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Moxley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Moxley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moxley avoids it really well and circles away.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moxley but Moxley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Musashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moxley is controlling Musashi's posture.#SU2#
Musashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Musashi fails to land the takedown.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Musashi.#TD#
Musashi tries to sprawl but Moxley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Musashi pushes Moxley off but Moxley dives into side control. #SU#
Moxley stands up. #TD2#
Musashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moxley !#T2##SU2#
Musashi decides to stand back up. Musashi steps back and let's Moxley get back to his feet.
Musashi darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Musashi into the cage. #TD#
Moxley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moxley showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet. #T3##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Musashi tries to get to full guard but Moxley has control of the leg.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard but Moxley has passed into side control.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Moxley stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##TD2#
Musashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moxley is trying to defend but Musashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Moxley pushes Musashi off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Moxley gets a double leg takedown into Musashi's guard.
Musashi is trying to keep Moxley in close.
Musashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Musashi, not yet. #T1#
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Musashi is trying to keep Moxley in close.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Moxley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Musashi, up you get! #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.#TD#
Moxley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Musashi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Moxley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Musashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Moxley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Musashi trying to control the position here. #T3#
Musashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Musashi has control of Moxley 's left arm, preventing Moxley from doing any damage.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Musashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley had his way with Miyamoto Musashi in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Musashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moxley 's guard.
Moxley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi wants to stand but Moxley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Moxley is adopting a defensive guard.
Moxley continues to stall.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Musashi throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Moxley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Musashi wants to control but Moxley passes into side.
Moxley working away.#T3#
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Musashi can do to turn this around?
Musashi tries to bench press Moxley off him but Moxley keeps the position. #SU#
Moxley decides to stand back up.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Musashi.#TD#
Moxley looking to score a takedown here. Musashi is defending well but Moxley drives through and ends up in Musashi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Musashi working for submissions but it's allowed Moxley to get to half guard. #T4#
Musashi wants to sweep but Moxley has passed to side control!
Musashi is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Moxley decides to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moxley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !

Luke Moxley is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Moxley made sure he mentioned ALPHAwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Miyamoto Musashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

 

Event: AFC Kickboxing Event     
Date:   Mar 09, 2021
#R1#
Moxley misses with a hook.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Moxley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poirier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moxley with a hook.
Poirier blocks a jab.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Poirier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poirier misses with a double jab
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Poirier clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Moxley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Poirier moved out of range.#T1#
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poirier is looking to clinch.
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Poirier misses with a looping right.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Moxley moved away.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .
Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moxley lands with a shot to the body.
Moxley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poirier.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.#T2#
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley .
Poirier moves out of range of the strikes.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Poirier rushes Moxley and presses him up against the cage.
Moxley lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poirier ducks right into an uppercut from Moxley .
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and pushes Moxley back into the cage.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley blocks an elbow strike.
Moxley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Moxley 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poirier slips a straight right by Moxley .
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley scores with the left hand. Poirier knows he should have avoided that one.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moxley scores with a punch to the head.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Moxley misses.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Poirier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Poirier clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Moxley blocks a low kick nicely.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moxley scores with a hook to the body. Poirier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Poirier staying out of range there.
Moxley misses with a right hand
and Poirier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poirier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Poirier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poirier blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Poirier clinches up against the cage.
Poirier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moxley up against the cage.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Poirier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Moxley tries to keep at a distance but Poirier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Moxley misses with a straight left. #T1#
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Moxley .
Poirier cracks a nice hook into Moxley 's ribs.
Poirier moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley connects with a crisp jab.
Poirier slips under a jab.
Poirier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Poirier rushes Moxley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Poirier moves into range and clinches up with Moxley .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier. #BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Poirier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poirier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Dominick Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Poirier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Poirier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Poirier darts in and clinches Moxley up against the cage.#BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poirier wants to clinch.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Moxley misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Poirier has managed to clinch. #BC#
Moxley manages to break the clinch.
Moxley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poirier takes one to the side of the head.
Moxley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moxley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moxley lands with a right hand.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Moxley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moxley .
Moxley jabs Poirier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poirier throws a counter combo.
Moxley tests Poirier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Poirier has closed the distance and engaged Moxley in a clinch. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poirier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxley .
Moxley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moxley misses with the head strike. #BC#
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Poirier.
Moxley throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Poirier moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
Moxley throwing a counter right hand but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Poirier defending well as Moxley loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley slips a jab from Poirier.#CL2#
Poirier has managed to clinch.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moxley .
Moxley is trying to force a seperation but Poirier has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Moxley fails to land. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Poirier.
Poirier has Moxley pushed against the cage.
Moxley working aggressively here.
Poirier misses with a body punch.
Dominick Poirier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
Poirier keeps control of Moxley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range. #T2#
Moxley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Good exchange - Moxley coming out on top.
Poirier is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poirier.
Moxley misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Poirier counters by moving into the clinch.
Poirier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier. #BC2#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moxley up against the cage.
Poirier slows down the pace here. #T3#
Poirier lands a nice elbow.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Poirier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moxley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poirier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poirier tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier unleashes a big counter combination but Moxley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Poirier wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poirier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dominick Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moxley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Moxley .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moxley , 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !

After the big win, Luke Moxley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ALPHAwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AFC 7- Silvera vs Bateman     
Date:   Mar 02, 2021
#R1#
Moxley misses with a lunging right hand
and Klemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Klemens slips under a jab from Moxley .
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klemens moves away.
Klemens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Klemens missing with a left hand there. Moxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moxley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klemens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klemens ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Klemens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moxley .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klemens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moxley throws a hook but Klemens avoids it easily.
Moxley throws out a loose jab but Klemens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Klemens staying out of range there.#T1#
Klemens throws a shot from downtown. Moxley moves away and avoids it.
Moxley moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Moxley misses.
Moxley throws a poor cross that misses
and Moxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klemens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moxley doesn't seem bothered though.
Klemens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Moxley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klemens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Klemens moved out of range nicely.
Klemens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Klemens tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Klemens lands with a hook. Moxley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Klemens lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klemens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
A punch lands to the side of Moxley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moxley throws a jab when Klemens was well out of range.
Moxley punishes Klemens's body with a nice straight punch.
Klemens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klemens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Klemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klemens wants to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch position.
Moxley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klemens counters with a nice uppercut.
Moxley throws an off balance right hand
and Klemens counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Moxley is rocked!
Klemens is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Moxley flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Moxley is out cold! Klemens holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andreas Klemens!

 

Event: AFC FN 3- Pyke vs Bosch     
Date:   Feb 25, 2021
#R1#
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Moxley misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moxley misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Taylor rushes Moxley and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moxley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley controlling the position well.
Taylor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moxley reverses the position - he's now on top in Taylor's guard. #T1##SU#
Moxley gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Moxley throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley . No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Moxley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A big right from Moxley misses.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Moxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moxley continues to drive forward.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley . Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Moxley connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Taylor clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moxley uses from the top position. #T3##SU#
Moxley gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Moxley tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Moxley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley .
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor slips a jab from Moxley .
Taylor with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Taylor throws a push kick but Moxley slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley 's guard now, I'm sure.

Moxley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Taylor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moxley fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Moxley gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor has Moxley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moxley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Moxley wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Moxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moxley continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Taylor scores with a takedown into Moxley 's guard.

Moxley kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Moxley lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
Moxley throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Moxley misses the jab.#TD2#
Moxley gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Moxley manages to retain guard.

Moxley kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Mark Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .#CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moxley 's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Moxley has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moxley stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley stuffs the takedown.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Moxley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Moxley gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Moxley manages to retain guard.

Moxley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor presses Moxley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Moxley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moxley to the mat. Moxley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Moxley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##TD2#
Taylor lands a takedown into guard.

Moxley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taylor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Taylor taking a breather.
Moxley prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor moves to clinch but Moxley breaks away
and Moxley counters with a right hand to the body.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch position.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Moxley throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor slips a straight right by Moxley .
Taylor avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that second round.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley .
Moxley misses with a hook.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##TD2#
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moxley !

Moxley throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Moxley misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Moxley kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet. #T2#
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moxley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Moxley 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moxley scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Moxley tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Moxley tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Moxley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Moxley misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moxley throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley . Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Moxley .#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard.

Moxley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Moxley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Mark Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moxley , 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !

Luke Moxley gave a mention to ALPHAwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: AFC 6 - Clause vs Willington 2     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Medina fails to land with a series of punches.
Moxley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Medina works over Moxley 's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Medina is just out of range.
Jab from Medina.
Medina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Medina unleashes a big counter combination but Moxley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moxley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moxley swings widly with a right hand
and Moxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Moxley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medina lands a big right hook! Moxley looks hurt but is still standing! Medina lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Moxley falls down and Medina dives in with a huge hammer fist! Moxley 's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Medina runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Winky Medina!

 

Event: AFC 5- Pyke vs Silva     
Date:   Feb 11, 2021
#R1#
Clinton closes the distance and clinches up with Moxley , looking for a takedown. Clinton pushes Moxley against the cage but Moxley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Moxley as Clinton shoots in.
Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Moxley misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Clinton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Clinton ducks down to avoid it.
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Clinton.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Clinton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Moxley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Clinton tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
Clinton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range.
Moxley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clinton was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Moxley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clinton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moxley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.
Clinton darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Clinton into the cage. #T2#
Clinton shoots in looking for a takedown but Moxley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clinton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Clinton is out of range.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clinton! But no joy.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Clinton's head but Clinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moxley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moxley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Moxley scores with a jab to the head.
Clinton defending well as Moxley loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Moxley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clinton counters with a left and a right that stings Moxley .
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Moxley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clinton.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moxley leaves Clinton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Clinton misses with a takedown
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Clinton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clinton shoots for a takedown but Moxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Clinton feints the counter takedown.
Clinton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moxley throwing a counter right hand but Clinton manages to avoid it.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Moxley misses with a lunging right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley tests Clinton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moxley takes a swing at Clinton's ribcage but misses.
Clinton scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Clinton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Moxley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Moxley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clinton throws a fast counter high kick but Moxley manages to duck under it in time.
Mason Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moxley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Moxley throws a sloppy body shot
and Clinton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Clinton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clinton fails with the takedown
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley cracks Clinton with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Moxley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clinton.#T1#
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Clinton avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clinton.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Clinton.
Clinton tries to clinch but Moxley is having none of it.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Clinton.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moxley .
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clinton closes the distance but Moxley moves to the side
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Clinton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clinton.
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Clinton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clinton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moxley tries to avoid it but Clinton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moxley to the ground. Moxley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
Clinton looks for a takedown but Moxley sprawls well.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxley misses with a left hand
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moxley throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range.#T3#
Moxley blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around?
Clinton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clinton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clinton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moxley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clinton somewhat.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Clinton's head but Clinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moxley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clinton shoots in but Moxley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Clinton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clinton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clinton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moxley defends well and Clinton ends up having to push Moxley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Moxley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Moxley .
Moxley cracks Clinton with an open hand slap.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moxley throws out a loose jab but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clinton tries to clinch up
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Clinton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moxley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley .
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
Moxley throws a poor cross that misses
and Clinton counters with a nice leg kick.
Clinton tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
Clinton misses with a takedown
and Moxley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Clinton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton drops his hands momentarily and Moxley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clinton dives in for a single leg takedown but Moxley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley .
Moxley misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A jab from Moxley misses.
Clinton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Moxley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clinton tries a low kick but Moxley avoids it.
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moxley tests Clinton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Clinton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clinton darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Clinton into the cage.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clinton moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Clinton.
Moxley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton. #T2#
Moxley swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clinton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Moxley 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clinton under the eye.
Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley sets himself, and Clinton steps forward looking for the clinch! Moxley avoids it this time.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clinton. #T3#
Clinton darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Clinton into the cage.
A big left from Moxley misses.
And Clinton tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clinton blocks a jab.
Clinton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clinton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moxley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Clinton.
Moxley misses with a wild body shot.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moxley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clinton in his tracks.
Clinton is looking to clinch.
Moxley misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Clinton avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Clinton tries to clinch up
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Good shot there by Moxley .
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on Clinton's shoulder, as Clinton tries to avoid the shot.
Clinton slips under a jab from Moxley .
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Nice sprawl there from Moxley as Clinton shoots in.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moxley avoids it really well and circles away.
Moxley throws a hook but Clinton blocks it.
Mason Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Clinton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moxley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !

After the big win, Luke Moxley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ALPHAwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AFC FN 2- Moxley vs Bridges     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Bridges has managed to clinch.
Moxley misses with a punch to the body.
Bridges holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bridges slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Bridges's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Bridges breaks the clinch.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .#CL2#
Bridges clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.
Moxley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moxley misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Bridges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moxley , pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bridges lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Bridges sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Bridges 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.
Bridges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges is continuing to stall.#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.
More stalling from Bridges.
Moxley working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bridges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moxley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bridges manages to mount him!
Bridges controlling his opponent. #T3#
Moxley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bridges controlling the position easily from mount.
The adventures of Bridges the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bridges wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Moxley tries to buck Bridges off but he can't manage it.
Bridges controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Bridges dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bridges fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moxley on the side of the head.
Moxley swings for the body but Bridges moves out of range.
Moxley throws an off balance right hand
and Bridges counters with a one-two to the body.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Bridges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moxley misses the jab.
Bridges only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridges manages to avoid it.
Moxley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Bridges closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley being controlled here, momentarily.
Christopher Bridges has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Bridges 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bridges blocks a jab.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moxley as he avoids it easily.
Bridges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley throws the left hand but Bridges avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Bridges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridges.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moxley enables Bridges to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moxley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moxley trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Bridges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bridges thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bridges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bridges forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Bridges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bridges works over Moxley 's head and body with a nice combination.
Bridges throws a head kick that half lands.
Christopher Bridges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Bridges has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bridges ducks right into an uppercut from Moxley .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridges sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bridges closes the distance and pushes Moxley back into the cage.
Bridges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moxley or not.
Moxley misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Moxley .
Bridges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moxley tries to avoid it but Bridges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moxley to the ground. Moxley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Bridges shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moxley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bridges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moxley wants to sweep but no luck.
Moxley being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Moxley trying to control the position.
Bridges sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Bridges counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.#TD2#
Bridges bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bridges in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Bridges with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Moxley is trying to control Bridges's posture but Bridges avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Bridges really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Bridges slips the punch.#TD2#
Bridges shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moxley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moxley stops Bridges from passing to mount.
Moxley wants to control but Bridges postures up.
Bridges controls the position from side control.
Bridges works to advance to full mount. Moxley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moxley has given up his back here. Will Bridges look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T1#
Bridges has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moxley 's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bridges is not going to allow Moxley to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I would not like to be Moxley right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bridges.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Bridges.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Bridges dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Bridges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moxley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bridges counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bridges forces Moxley back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bridges gets control of Moxley 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bridges will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bridges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moxley defends well.
Moxley tries to stand but Bridges is controlling from the bottom.
Moxley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bridges is pulling down on Moxley 's head to control his posture.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bridges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moxley defends it easily.
Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bridges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moxley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bridges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Bridges controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Bridges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bridges 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Bridges!

Christopher Bridges decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: AFC 3- Davies vs Clause     
Date:   Jan 14, 2021
#R1#
Moxley throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Moxley as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moxley throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley .
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Moxley .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson slips a jab from Moxley .
Moxley misses with a hook.
Moxley 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilson under the eye.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Moxley leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson takes one to the chin there.
Moxley connects with a jab.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Moxley .
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Moxley , looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Moxley against the cage but Moxley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wilson .
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Wilson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moxley .
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley . #T2#
Moxley lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moxley circles away.
Moxley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moxley 's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Moxley dodges it nicely.
Wilson is thwarting Moxley 's attempts to control the position.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moxley is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Moxley wants to get back to full guard but Wilson has mounted him!
Wilson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moxley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Moxley manages to control the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Wilson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moxley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moxley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Moxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Moxley does it's job there.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Wilson misses. #CL2#
Wilson gets a clinch. #BC#
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Moxley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moxley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wilson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moxley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moxley misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Moxley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moxley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Wilson clinches.
Moxley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Moxley breaks the clinch.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Moxley works the jab nicely.
Moxley throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Wilson tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moxley misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson stalls. #T2#
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moxley smiles and moves away.
Wilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson .
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Moxley to counter with a crisp jab.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Wilson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moxley defends it well.
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!
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley .
Wilson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Wilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson defending well as Moxley loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Moxley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Moxley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Wilson .
Moxley throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Moxley connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Wilson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
A jab from Moxley misses.
Luke Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moxley lands a body shot.
Wilson dives in and grabs Moxley 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moxley pushes down on Wilson 's head and hops out.
Moxley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson 's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley misses with a hook #TD2#
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Moxley pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moxley scores with a nice strike.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Wilson avoids the body shot from Moxley . #TD2#
Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moxley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moxley wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Wilson decides to stand back up.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Wilson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Wilson successfully pulls guard.
Moxley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilson holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson is pulling down on Moxley 's head to control his posture.
Moxley won't allow Wilson to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson striking off his back but it's not causing Moxley any problems.
Moxley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moxley wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Moxley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moxley lands a jab.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moxley circles away.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley .
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Moxley back into the cage.#TD2#
Wilson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Wilson wants to control but Moxley is keeping him busy.
Wilson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for a guillotine from mount but Moxley is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Wilson really 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.#R4##TD2#
Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moxley is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moxley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Moxley defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Moxley defends it. #SU2#
Wilson decides to return to a standing position.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Wilson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moxley controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wilson stays in close to Moxley 's body and controls the position. #T2##SU2#
Wilson gets to his feet. Moxley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moxley leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Wilson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Moxley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.#CL2#
Wilson drives through and clinches with Moxley against the cage.
Moxley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .#CL2#
Wilson rushes Moxley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Moxley .
Still in the clinch, Moxley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Moxley 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Moxley tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it. #T4#
Moxley is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moxley .
Wilson blocks a body shot from Moxley .
Wilson is pushing Moxley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Moxley has him pressed against the cage.
Moxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxley .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mike Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Moxley throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley . Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson . #TD2#
Moxley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moxley is trying to keep Wilson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson stands and throws Moxley 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilson controls the position.#T1##SUB2#
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moxley trying his best to control but Wilson has mounted him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moxley tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilson with shots to the head and body - Moxley looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Wilson has hold of Moxley 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moxley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB2#
Wilson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moxley manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Wilson tries for a kimura but Moxley is defending well.
Wilson is staying tight to Moxley 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moxley !

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Wilson !

Mike Wilson is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: AFC 2- Mamchenko vs Yu Upp     
Date:   Jan 06, 2021
#R1#
Moxley throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moxley misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but Moxley has him pressed against the cage.
Moxley tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moxley to keep the fight standing.
Moxley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler just leaning against Moxley , taking a breather.
Moxley avoiding damage as Chandler throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Moxley 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .#T1##CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler is trying to drag Moxley to the mat but Moxley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Chandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chandler is trying to break free.
Chandler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moxley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moxley to keep the fight standing.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moxley to keep the fight standing.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##TD2#
Chandler gets control of Moxley 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chandler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chandler striking off his back.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chandler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler wants to improve his position but instead Moxley has moved into half guard.
Chandler trying to control but Moxley postures up. #T3#
Moxley prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chandler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moxley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is in Moxley 's guard.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Moxley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Moxley !#REVR#
Moxley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chandler is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Chandler is trying to control the position but Moxley postures up.
Chandler pulls Moxley in close to his closed guard and prevents Moxley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler controls Moxley momentarily but Moxley frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler wants to sweep here but Moxley controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luke Moxley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Moxley throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Chandler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .#TD2#
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley 's guard now, I'm sure.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Chandler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moxley did well to prevent Chandler getting side control.#T2#
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moxley keeps working. #SU2#
Chandler stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Chandler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler wants to clinch.
Moxley throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Moxley fights it but they end up in guard.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moxley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moxley working a defensive guard here.
Chandler stays in close to Moxley 's body and controls the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Chandler gets to his feet. Moxley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.
Chandler moves to clinch but Moxley breaks away
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moxley !
Chandler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moxley 's legs.
Moxley is not content to let Chandler control the position. #SU2#
Chandler stands up and beckons Moxley to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Chandler fails with the takedown.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Nicholas Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Moxley misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley . No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Luke Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Moxley in a clinch.
Chandler misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Moxley has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Moxley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chandler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moxley to the mat. Moxley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moxley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moxley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chandler on the ground.#T3#
Chandler postures up in Moxley 's guard and throws a big left but Moxley blocks it.
Chandler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chandler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Chandler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moxley parries the strikes from Chandler easily there. Chandler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moxley to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley prevents Chandler from improving position.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moxley down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nicholas Chandler just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL2#
Chandler clinches.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moxley smiles and moves away.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Moxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moxley takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Chandler rushes Moxley and presses him up against the cage.
Chandler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moxley is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moxley prevents it.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Moxley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but Moxley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chandler slips a straight right by Moxley .
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Moxley sprawls well.#T2#
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Moxley stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Moxley throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moxley as he jumps to the side.
Moxley misses with a straight right.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Chandler slips a jab from Moxley .
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .#T3#
Chandler moves away from the strike by Moxley . #TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moxley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moxley struggling a bit here.
Moxley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moxley wants to control but Chandler postures up.#T4#
Chandler landing a few strikes.
Chandler controls the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Moxley is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Moxley 's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley can't keep his opponent in guard - Chandler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley had his way with Nicholas Chandler in that round.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL2#
Moxley tries to keep at a distance but Chandler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler tries to land a knee to the head but Moxley blocks with his arms.
Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moxley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moxley blocking some punches. #BC#
Moxley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moxley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Moxley blocks the body kick.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moxley is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Moxley circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Chandler.
Chandler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moxley swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Moxley .
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Chandler wants to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Moxley scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one. #T2#
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Moxley sprawls well.
Moxley throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
Chandler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch lands to the side of Chandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moxley takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler staying out of range there.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Moxley throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.#CL2#
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Moxley in a clinch.
Moxley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Moxley .
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Moxley avoids the damage to the body.
Nicholas Chandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Moxley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moxley blocks the body kick.
It looked like Moxley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Chandler shoots in for a double leg but Moxley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley lands with a right hand.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Moxley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.#TD2#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Moxley 's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moxley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Moxley !

Luke Moxley retains his featherweight title!
Nicholas Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone who came in here and supported me, i'll get back in the gym later this week and be back better than ever! Thank you for the opportunity.'.

 

Event: AFC 1- Jacobs vs Moxley     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020
#R1#
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moxley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Moxley misses.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moxley but Moxley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moxley misses the jab.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Moxley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley . No joy for Jacobs on that attempt. #T1#
Moxley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Moxley .
Jacobs feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Jacobs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moxley catches Jacobs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moxley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moxley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Jacobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Jacobs scores with a kick to the body.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but Moxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Moxley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Jacobs. #CL#
Jacobs clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Moxley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobs throws a solid leg kick but Moxley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacobs.
A big left from Moxley misses.
Moxley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Moxley misses the jab.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into Moxley 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Moxley wriggles free and stands up.
Moxley misses with a hook.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Jacobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moxley takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Moxley with a series of wild strikes but Moxley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moxley counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Moxley throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Moxley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moxley pinned against the cage. Moxley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
Jacobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Jacobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moxley .
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Jacobs dives in for a single leg takedown but Moxley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moxley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moxley pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moxley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moxley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Moxley . #T2#
Moxley throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Moxley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moxley lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs trying to stall but Moxley improves his position.
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Moxley .
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Moxley .
Moxley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jacobs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Moxley is unloading with more strikes now! Jacobs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Moxley !
Luke Moxley is the new featherweight champion!
Colton Jacobs spoke after the fight, saying 'You know uh, didn't get the result I wanted but I'll be back. Thank you all!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poirier.
Nice sprawl there from Moxley as Poirier shoots in.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Moxley lands a head shot.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poirier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poirier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moxley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poirier somewhat.
Moxley throws out a counter right but Poirier avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Poirier slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poirier avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Poirier slips a jab from Moxley .#TD#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Moxley uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Good exchange - Moxley coming out on top.#CL#
Poirier rushes Moxley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Moxley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Moxley .
Moxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poirier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moxley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Poirier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moxley quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Poirier is looking to stall here but Moxley recovers full guard. #SU#
Poirier gets to his feet - Moxley follows without any prompting.
Poirier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Poirier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poirier looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moxley is avoiding damage well.
Poirier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moxley keeps working. #T3#
Moxley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moxley wants to control but Poirier postures up.#SUB#
Poirier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moxley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moxley is not content to let Poirier control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Poirier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moxley misses with a looping right.#TD#
Poirier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poirier showed some decent athleticism there.
Moxley is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Poirier decides to stand up.
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Poirier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Moxley .
Moxley jabs at Poirier's body.
Moxley blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Jab from Moxley .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poirier is defended easily by Moxley .
Poirier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poirier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poirier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moxley to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Poirier blocks a jab.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley .
Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moxley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Poirier.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Poirier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poirier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moxley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poirier has time to react.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luke Moxley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Moxley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Poirier tries for a takedown but Moxley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moxley cracks Poirier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moxley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Poirier darts in and clinches Moxley up against the cage.
Poirier pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch. #TD#
Poirier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poirier showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Poirier is keen to just control but Moxley is a slippery customer.
Poirier prevents Moxley from improving his position.
Poirier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moxley defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poirier lands a nice short elbow.
Poirier works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley tries to hold on but Poirier pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Jab from Moxley .
Moxley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poirier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Poirier decides to return to a standing position.
Moxley 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poirier under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley scores with a body shot.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier. #TD#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moxley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Moxley regains half guard.#SUB#
Poirier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moxley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poirier. #SU#
Poirier decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moxley throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Moxley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Poirier moves into the clinch.
Moxley misses with the head strike.
Poirier lands a body punch.
Poirier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poirier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moxley is defending well for now.
Poirier stalling.
Poirier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Moxley .
Poirier tries to pull guard but Moxley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moxley . #T3#
Poirier misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Poirier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moxley can't fight it off and eventually Poirier manages to take the fight to the floor. Moxley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Moxley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Poirier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moxley jabs at Poirier's body.
Moxley cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moxley punishes Poirier's body with a nice straight punch.
Poirier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moxley is fending him off so far but Poirier persists. Nope, Moxley circles away and we're back to standing.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .#T4##TD#
Poirier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Moxley has one foot on Poirier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poirier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominick Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxley throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Poirier staying out of range there.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Poirier dives in and grabs Moxley 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moxley pushes down on Poirier's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Poirier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moxley 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moxley .
Bard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Bard.
Moxley swings for the body but Bard moves out of range.
Bard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moxley defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Moxley as Bard shoots in.
Bard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .#TD2#
Bard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bard is trying to ground and pound but Moxley uses the momentary lack of control by Bard to regain half guard.
Bard thows a huge punch but Moxley dodges it nicely.
Bard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moxley defending well though.
Bard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moxley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bard.
Bard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bard stands up over Moxley , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moxley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moxley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bard throwing strikes but missing.
Moxley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bard postures up in Moxley 's guard and throws a big left but Moxley blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Bard.
Raval Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley moves out of range of the body kick from Bard.
Bard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moxley 's head.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moxley is trying to defend but Bard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bard scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Bard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bard thows a huge punch but Moxley dodges it nicely.
Bard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bard slips a nice elbow through Moxley 's hands, connecting with Moxley 's forehead.
Bard stalling.
Bard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moxley defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Bard 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.
Bard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bard lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Moxley ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bard jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raval Bard!
Raval Bard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

 
 
 
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