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Event:
RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Moon throws a series of punches but Straight moves out of range. #CL#
Moon takes the fight into the clinch.
Moon works on Straight's body with a couple of short punches.
Moon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Straight up against the cage.
Straight wants to break free but Moon has control.
Straight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Straight takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Straight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moon preventing the sweep.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Straight trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Moon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Straight wants to stand up but Moon is controlling him.
Straight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moon landing with the ground and pound.
Moon throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moon cracks Straight with a solid left hand.
Moon stops Straight from standing up.
Moon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon lands a couple of digs.
Straight trying to strike off his back.
Moon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Straight has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Straight.
Moon in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Straight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Moon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moon looks up at the clock and then as Straight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Moon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Straight, who protects the arm well.
Moon is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Straight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Straight is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Moon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Straight tries to buck Moon off but Moon is having none of it.#SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura but Straight is defending well.
Straight is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Moon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Straight to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Straight fails to land with a series of punches.
Moon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Straight looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Moon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Moon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Straight shoots and misses #CL#
and Moon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Straight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Straight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Straight can do to turn this around?
Moon is not content to let Straight control the position.
Moon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Straight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Straight's back!
Straight staying busy and making it hard for Moon to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moon controlling the positon.#SUB#
Moon tightening his grip on Straight, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Moon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Straight is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Moon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Straight knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Straight for a finish.
Straight just trying to survive but Moon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #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.
Straight is trying to get back to his feet but Moon has full control of the position and if anything, Straight has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Moon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Moon not allowing Straight to control his hands. #SUB#
Straight preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Moon.
Moon keeps control of the position as Straight tries to break free.
Straight takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for the choke from the back position but Straight is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Moon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Straight has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Moon is trying to stick to Straight's back but Straight is turning into Moon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Straight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moon is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Moon gets to his feet - Straight follows without any prompting. #CL#
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon scores with a shot to the side of Straight's head. #TD#
Moon pulls Straight into guard.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Straight from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Straight defends easily.
Straight connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Straight trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Straight pushing down on Moon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Straight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Straight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Straight connects with a nice short shot to Moon's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Moon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Moon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moon.
Straight wants to get back to striking at distance but Moon won't allow it.
#TD#
Moon pulls guard successfully.
Straight is in close to Moon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Straight throwing strikes but missing.
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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Moon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Straight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moon pulls his head out easily.
Straight is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Moon is just content to waste time from the top position. Straight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Moon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Straight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon chips away with some ground and pound.
Straight looking for a sweep. Not yet Straight, not yet. #SUB2#
Straight isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moon stacks Straight on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moon!#SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Straight taking punishment in the form of punches.
Straight is trying to work for a sweep but Moon has mounted him!
Moon controlling the pace for now.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Straight is looking to escape. #T3#
Moon dominating with strikes here.
Moon dominating with strikes here.
Moon landing strikes from the mount and Straight is in trouble!
Straight is working to get back to half guard.
Moon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Straight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moon connects with a nice short shot to Straight's temple.
Kent Straight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Straight wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Straight is just riding it out for now. Moon eventually gives up the hold.
Straight has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moon 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Moon! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brands is fending him off so far but Moon persists. Nope, Brands circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Brands throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moon was covering up waiting for the punch and Brands finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moon (0) vs (2) Brands
Brands tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Brands defends easily.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for a triangle but Brands pushes his legs off easily.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (0) vs (5) Brands
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Brands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moon is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Brands moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moon (0) vs (7) Brands
Brands looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Brands working for a submission but Moon is keeping him at bay.
Brands moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (0) vs (10) Brands#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moon can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brands is looking to control Moon but Moon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2##SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brands trying to control momentarily.
Moon can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brands.
I really don't envy Moon right now.
#SUB2#
Brands working for the choke.
Moon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Brands is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moon rolls, trying to escape but Brands keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Brands looking for the choke but no joy.
Moon tries to roll but Brands sticks to his back.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Moon fending off the submission attempt from Brands. #SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.
Moon tries to roll but Brands sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands.
Brands trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5##SUB2#
Brands working for the choke. #SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Moon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brands tries to keep control of the position but Moon is staying busy.
Brands is hanging on to Moon's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Moon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brands gets his way!
#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Brands is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T6##SUB2#
Moon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brands gets his way!
Brands trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Brands is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moon is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Brands looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Brands tightening his grip on Moon, looking for the choke.
Brands is trying to stick to Moon's back but Moon is turning into Brands. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brands's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (2) vs (10) Brands#T7#
Brands keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Brands looking for a sweep. Not yet Brands, not yet.
Brands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (2) vs (12) Brands
Moon keeping full guard, as Brands tries to pass.
Brands slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (2) vs (15) Brands
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T8#
Brands is still trying to improve position.
Brands tries to advance position but instead Moon slips a leg back in to half guard.
Brands wants to pass the guard but Moon is defending well.
Brands uses his free foot to push down on Moon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moon. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (2) vs (18) Brands#SUB2#
Brands is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moon is surviving well by controlling Brands's body position as best he can.
Brands fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Brands looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9#
Brands wants to control the pace but Moon is squirming around nicely.
Moon tries to reverse the position but Brands maintains control.
Brands moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (2) vs (21) Brands
Moon is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Brands is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moon for a finish. #SUB2#
Brands is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brands.
#T10#
I really don't envy Moon right now.
#SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Brands is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moon for a finish.
Moon can't escape the position.
Moon turns into Brands and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (4) vs (21) Brands
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moon won't allow Brands to sweep him here.
Brands is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (4) vs (23) Brands#SUB#
Moon looking for submissions off his back.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Brands is keen to just control but Moon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Brands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moon won't allow Brands to pass to mount. #T11#
Brands works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (4) vs (26) Brands
Brands looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brands is trying to take his opponent's back.
Moon is trying desperately to improve position.
Brands pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Brands is working for a guillotine from mount but Moon frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Brands has control of Moon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T12#
Brands seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moon is holding on tight.
Moon is looking to get to half guard.
Brands forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (4) vs (29) Brands
Moon tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
Brands trying to control.#T13##SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands. #SUB2#
Moon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands.
Moon staying busy and making it hard for Brands to control. #SUB2#
Moon fending off the submission attempt from Brands.
Brands controlling well, preventing Moon from escaping the position.
Moon wants to control his opponent's hands but Brands gets his hands free. #T14##SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Brands tightening his grip on Moon, looking for the choke.
Moon prevents Brands from getting a body triangle.
Brands just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moon can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brands is persistently looking for the submission but Moon is defending it well.
Moon tries to escape but Brands has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brands wins on points by 29 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Moon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#It looks like Joe Moon has been cut.
Cosman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cosman gets in close and tags Moon with a short punch that almost sends Moon to the mat! Oh Moon is in big trouble! He turns his back on Cosman, trying to create some distance but Cosman rushes him, striking wildly and Moon goes down! The referee tackles Cosman into the cage to end the fight! Cosman is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cosman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Moon clinches. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Moon moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zakrzewski breaks the clinch.
Moon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zakrzewski dives in for a single leg takedown but Moon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Zakrzewski dives in and scores a takedown into Moon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrzewski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zakrzewski wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakrzewski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Zakrzewski stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zakrzewski is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Moon gets a takedown into half guard.#T2##SU#
Moon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moon swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Zakrzewski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zakrzewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Moon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Moon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zakrzewski throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily. #T3##TD#
Moon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zakrzewski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moon postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Zakrzewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moon stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position.
Moon forces his way into half guard.
Zakrzewski looks winded!
Zakrzewski is pressing down on Moon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position but Moon postures up. #T4#
Moon wants to pass the guard but Zakrzewski is keeping the position.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zakrzewski trying to keep a closed guard but Moon is proving a slippery customer.
Moon slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakrzewski wants to control but Moon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Moon dominated that round.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Moon clinches.
Zakrzewski 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.
Zakrzewski stalling in the clinch but Moon improves position. #BC#
Moon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moon throws a nice looking combination but Zakrzewski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zakrzewski throws a head kick that misses.
Zakrzewski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moon.
Zakrzewski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moon. That's going to slow Zakrzewski down.
Zakrzewski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt
and Moon counters with a three punch combo that has Zakrzewski backing up. Zakrzewski nods at Moon to acknowledge the strikes.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.#CL#
Moon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Moon lands a body punch. #TD#
Moon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zakrzewski regains guard.
Moon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zakrzewski 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.
Moon controlling from the top position.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakrzewski is retaining full guard. #T2#
Moon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moon cracks Zakrzewski with a solid left hand.
Moon is working Zakrzewski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zakrzewski controls Moon momentarily but Moon frees himself.
Moon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moon slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Moon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU#
Moon stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Moon closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.#TD#
Moon shoots in and gets a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Moon working some strikes from top position.
Moon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moon cracks Zakrzewski with a solid left hand.
Moon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Moon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Moon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB#
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard but Moon manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zakrzewski to see if he's OK.
Moon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Moon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Moon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zakrzewski has a takedown stuffed.
Moon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zakrzewski backs up against the cage.
Moon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moon stuffs the takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Moon rushes Zakrzewski and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Moon gets control of Zakrzewski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there. #T1#
Moon wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there.
Moon is looking to stand back up but Zakrzewski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moon.
Moon keeping control of the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zakrzewski prevents Moon from standing back up.
Zakrzewski trying to mount his opponent but Moon defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES#
Moon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zakrzewski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but Moon has him pressed against the cage.
Joe Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Moon is pressed up against the cage. Zakrzewski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moon down to the mat. Moon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL#
Moon has managed to clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Zakrzewski tries to score a body lock takedown but Moon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Moon scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Moon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joe Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Moon stalling. #SU#
Moon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon scores with a one two! Zakrzewski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moon 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Moon! |
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