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Event:
SSSD 60: Khan/Swahn
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Mahrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Moon clinches up against the cage.
Mahrez jumps guard but Moon stands there with Mahrez around his waist. Mahrez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Moon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mahrez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Moon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Moon!
Moon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez manages to get back to half guard.
Mahrez is refusing to be controlled, as Moon sits in half guard. #T1#
Moon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mahrez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mahrez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mahrez has his feet on Moon's thighs here. He's pushed Moon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Moon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magby Mahrez! |
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Event:
SSSD 57: Luciano/Munson
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Says darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Says gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Says is retaining full guard.
Says looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
Moon trying to control but Says is working from the bottom.
Says avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Says is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moon is aware though and is defending well.
Moon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Moon passes into half guard.
Says felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Moon prevents Says from improving his position.
Says is in trouble now - Moon has advanced to mount!
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Says is looking to escape. #SUB#
Moon is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Says is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Says flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Moon anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Says and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Moon slips an arm under Says chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Moon has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Moon is squeezing on Says like an anaconda would it's prey. Says fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marty Moon!
After the fight, Marty Moon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Moon has closed the distance and engaged Fedorov in a clinch.
#BC2#
Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Moon is trying to trip Fedorov. He has hold of a leg but Fedorov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Moon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Moon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fedorov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moon has managed to get both his arms back between Fedorov's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon won't allow Fedorov to sweep him here.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moon. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Moon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moon is standing up over Fedorov. Fedorov looks to escape but Moon dives into side control.
#REVB#
The referee asks Moon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moon prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Moon is trying to get an arm triangle but Fedorov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov is trying to control Moon's posture but Moon avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Fedorov's face as Moon controls the position.
Fedorov is trying to get back to his feet.
Moon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fedorov's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing that Moon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Fedorov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Moon controlling from mount.
Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moon is landing with some decent strikes but Fedorov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fedorov is working to get back to half guard.
Fedorov looks winded!
Moon controlling his opponent. #T4#
Fedorov is bucking up trying to escape but Moon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fedorov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moon controlling his opponent.
Moon prevents Fedorov from getting the reversal.
Moon landing strikes from the mount and Fedorov is in trouble!
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Moon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fedorov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Moon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moon prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Moon clinches.
Moon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Moon has hold of one of Fedorov's legs. Fedorov is fighting the takedown attempt but Moon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moon advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
Moon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Moon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moon not doing much here.
Fedorov is looking to improve his position.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Moon is taking a breather. Fedorov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fedorov has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moon stalling. #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.#SUB#
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedorov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedorov tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg.
Moon controlling the action here.
Fedorov wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
Fedorov is in trouble now - Moon has advanced to mount! #T3#
Moon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fedorov for as long as he can get away with.
Moon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon lands a couple of good shots and Fedorov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fedorov trying to get back to his feet but Moon is in full control for now.
Fedorov can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Moon looking to break Fedorov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fedorov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Moon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fedorov trying to control the hands but Moon breaks the grip.
Moon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fedorov's body.
Moon scores with punches and elbows.
I would not like to be Fedorov right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon 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. 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#
Fedorov lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back.
Stevie Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon.
Moon blocks the strikes from Fedorov.
Moon advances nicely into full mount.
Moon landing punches.
Moon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov is controlling an arm, preventing Moon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moon controlling from the full mount.
Fedorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fedorov gets back to half guard.
Moon not doing much here.
Fedorov tries to kick Moon off in order to stand up. Moon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Moon staying calm.
Fedorov taking a bit of punishment here - Moon scoring with strikes.
Moon advances nicely into full mount.
Moon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
More hug and hope from Moon.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fedorov can do to turn this around?
Fedorov is controlling an arm, preventing Moon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fedorov tries to reverse the position but Moon maintains control.#T3#
Fedorov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Moon controlling the position easily from mount.
Fedorov working to try and regain half guard.
Moon controlling from mount. #SUB#
Moon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fedorov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moon controlling from mount. #T4##SUB#
Fedorov tries to improve his position but Moon has taken his back! Moon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fedorov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moon pushes Fedorov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marty Moon!
Marty Moon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon.
ST sneaks out the side door and pushes Moon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Moon gets tackled into the cage by ST. ST maintains the clinch. #TD#
ST lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon controlling the position.
ST trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
ST stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moon is looking to sweep but instead, ST has passed into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
ST is working for a submission of some sort.
ST thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moon's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moon can do anything to dispel that myth.
ST trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon wants to control but ST is keeping busy.
Moon trying to get back to full guard but ST takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon is looking to improve his position but ST isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by ST.
ST lands a big elbow.
Moon tries to hold on but ST postures up.
Moon regains half guard.
ST tries to pass to full mount but Moon defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB#
ST is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. ST eventually gives up the hold.
Moon controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ST is trying to control the action in half guard but Moon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Moon kicks off ST and gets to his feet.
We've been told by ST's head coaches at Reach Around that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moon tries to clinch up but ST circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
ST shoots in and bounces Moon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
ST defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moon.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but ST shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from ST. No joy for Moon on that attempt.
AU ST has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Moon.#TD#
Moon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moon trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AU ST dominated that round.
That's time! ST's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but ST swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ST is looking for a counter combo.
Moon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Moon is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Moon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
ST is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moon can't fight it off and eventually ST manages to take the fight to the floor. Moon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ST is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moon can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Moon working for submissions but it's allowed ST to get to half guard.
ST scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
ST is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
ST sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moon defending well though. #SUB#
ST is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
AU ST overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ST throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ST lands a nice short elbow.
ST lands strikes from half guard.
Moon tries to kick ST off in order to stand up. ST Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
ST lands an elbow. #SUB#
ST is working to tighten his grip on Moon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Moon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but ST is really squeezing tight and eventually Moon passes out! ST breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). AU ST!
An out of breath AU ST thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSSD 42: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Lankey sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lankey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Lankey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Moon lands a takedown into guard.
Lankey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Moon dives into side control.
#REVB#
Moon tries to advance to mount but Lankey denies him.
Lankey gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankey is trying to maintain the position but Moon is very close to passing his half guard.
Moon wants to pass to mount but Lankey is defending the position.
Lankey trying to control from the bottom.
Moon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lankey is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon passes to full mount!
Moon cracks Lankey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Moon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moon avoids the attempt from Lankey to control.
Moon dominating with strikes here.
Lankey is squirming around, avoiding Moon's attempts to control the action.
Lankey is trying to reverse the position but instead Moon has taken his back - oops!#T2#
Moon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Moon gets his hands free as Lankey looks to control.
Moon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lankey is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Moon looking for the choke but no joy.
Moon controlling from the back.
Lankey is trying to break free.
#T3#
Moon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moon is not going to allow Lankey to sit and survive in this position.
Lankey is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moon.
#SUB#
Lankey showing good submission defense here.
Moon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Moon controlling from the back.
Lankey wants to control his opponent's hands but Moon gets his hands free.
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.
Moon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lankey doesn't escape.
Lankey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moon's guard. Nice work there by Lankey.
Moon is controlling Lankey's posture.
Lankey preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lankey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lankey passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lankey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lankey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lankey connects with a body shot that sends Moon's belly button to the back.
Moon shoots for a takedown but Lankey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
mr Lankey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lankey avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Lankey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lankey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lankey working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankey wants to stand and escape but Moon is having none of it.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lankey is retaining full guard.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Moon wants to control from the top but Lankey keeps moving. #SUB2#
Moon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lankey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moon has managed to get both his arms back between Lankey's legs - danger averted.
Moon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lankey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lankey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Moon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lankey trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Lankey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Lankey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lankey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moon is pushing down on Lankey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lankey is fighting to maintain full guard but Moon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moon working the head and body with strikes.
Moon thows a huge punch but Lankey dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lankey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moon.
Lankey trying to control here.
#T4#
Moon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Lankey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lankey wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lankey is looking for a triangle but Moon pushes his legs off easily.
Moon trying to control but Lankey is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
mr Lankey 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#
Moon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lankey sprawls well. Lankey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon leaves Lankey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lankey.
Moon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon controlling the action here. #T1#
Moon is trying to control the action in half guard but Lankey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moon controlling the pace.
Moon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Lankey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lankey wants to control but Moon is keeping busy.
Moon slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lankey is trying to get back to full guard.
Moon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lankey!
Moon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moon tries to control but Lankey wriggling away.
Moon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lankey on the ground.#T3#
Moon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moon avoids the attempt from Lankey to control.
Lankey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Moon is staying active.
Lankey can't escape the position.
Marty Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lankey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moon lands with some strikes.
Lankey wants to control but Moon is having none of it.
Lankey tries to reverse the position but Moon maintains control.
Moon unloading with bombs!
Lankey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Moon!
In his post fight interview, Marty Moon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSSD 38: Tovington/Smith
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Moon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killjoy circles away.#TD#
Killjoy tries to sprawl but Moon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Killjoy trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Killjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killjoy is looking to control Moon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killjoy avoid being mounted?
Moon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killjoy keeps working. #SUB2#
Killjoy actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon controlling the pace. #T1#
Moon is trying to control the action in half guard but Killjoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Killjoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Killjoy looking for submissions off his back.
Moon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Killjoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moon stalling.
Moon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Killjoy for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moon working over Killjoy with some ground and pound. Killjoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Killjoy tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Killjoy actively working from the bottom here.
Killjoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Moon wants to free his trapped foot but Killjoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moon controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Killjoy is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Moon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killjoy!
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killjoy is looking to escape.
Killjoy tries to lock up and control but Moon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moon lands a big shot there that rocks Killjoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Killjoy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moon.
Killjoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Killjoy is looking to improve his position but Moon isn't that keen on the idea.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killjoy is looking to escape.
Moon landing punches.
Moon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killjoy is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon 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##TD#
Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killjoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Killjoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moon is aware though and is defending well.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Killjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon passes Killjoy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Killjoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon wants to control but Killjoy is keeping him busy. #T1#
Moon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Killjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moon pulls his head out easily.
Moon is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Killjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moon pulls his head out easily.
Killjoy tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg.
Killjoy is looking to control Moon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killjoy avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moon is trying to control. Killjoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killjoy tries to avoid it but Moon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killjoy to the ground. Killjoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killjoy defends it nicely.
Killjoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marty Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killjoy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon goes for a double leg but Killjoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killjoy continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killjoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Killjoy wants a takedown.
Moon stops a takedown attempt from Killjoy.
Killjoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killjoy stops a takedown attempt from Moon.
Killjoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killjoy goes for a takedown attempt but Moon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killjoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killjoy as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Killjoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Killjoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Killjoy is keeping the position.
Marty Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon trying to control but Killjoy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Killjoy working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marty Moon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Killjoy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moon to the ground. Killjoy is now in Moon's guard.
Moon 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##SUB#
Killjoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Killjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moon prevents Killjoy from improving his position.#SUB#
Moon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moon is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Killjoy looking for submissions off his back.
Killjoy wants to control but Moon is keeping busy.
Moon working over Killjoy with some ground and pound. Killjoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Killjoy is looking to control Moon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killjoy avoid being mounted?
Killjoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Moon works his way into full mount!
Killjoy tries to hold on but Moon postures up.#SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine from mount but Killjoy is having none of it.
Von Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killjoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Moon has a good base and remains in mount.
Moon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Killjoy is looking to get to half guard.
Moon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killjoy looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Killjoy is looking to improve his position but Moon isn't that keen on the idea.
Killjoy tries to lock up and control but Moon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moon looking to control but Killjoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moon, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Moon!
Marty Moon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Moon scores with a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
Moon is standing up over Gibbs. Gibbs looks to escape but Moon dives into side control.
#REVR#
Gibbs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gibbs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moon controlling the position.
Check out the look on Moon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon just content to control the position.
Moon is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs wants to control but Moon postures up.#SUB2#
Moon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gibbs is trying to escape and Moon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gibbs is forced to tap! Nice work there by Moon! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marty Moon! |
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