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Event:
MMA Hype -41-
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luciano is defended easily by Mowala.
Mowala misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mowala won't be happy with that.
Mowala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luciano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Luciano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luciano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mowala tries to roll over but Luciano keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Mowala wants to get back to full guard.
Luciano content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Luciano 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.
Luciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mowala keeps working.
Luciano not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but Mowala defending well.
Mowala is refusing to be controlled, as Luciano sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mowala pushes Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Luciano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Luciano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mowala looking to sit in guard and control but Luciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mowala keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Luciano won't allow Mowala to sweep him here.
We've been informed that Luciano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mowala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mowala keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Mowala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Luciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luciano is fighting to break Mowala's control of his arms but Mowala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#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.
Luciano sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano pushing down on Mowala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luciano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mowala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luciano is looking to advance position but Mowala won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mowala misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Luciano counters with a shoot takedown. Mowala fights it but they end up in guard.
Luciano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano trying to control but Mowala is working from the bottom.
Mowala pulls Luciano in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Mowala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Mowala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Luciano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mowala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mowala.
Mowala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mowala defends it well.
Luciano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mowala but Mowala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mowala throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
Mowala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Mowala feints and as Luciano raises his hands in defense, Mowala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Luciano working for a triangle but Mowala defends it easily.
#T2#
Mowala looking to sit in guard and control but Luciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Luciano gets to his feet. Mowala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Mowala gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Luciano tries to roll over but Mowala keeps him under control.
Luciano wants to control but Mowala is keeping busy.
Luciano gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Luciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mowala trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mowala has gone for a leg lock! Luciano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mowala's guard.#REVB##T4#
Luciano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mowala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mowala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charles Luciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mowala keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mowala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Luciano pushes Mowala off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Luciano forces Mowala back against the cage and clinches.
Luciano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Mowala tightens his grip and picks Luciano up, before dumping him to the ground. Luciano manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano is adopting a defensive guard.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Mowala from controlling successfully. #T1#
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luciano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Mowala tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mowala wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mowala looking to pass the guard.
Luciano controls Mowala momentarily but Mowala frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mowala prevents it.
#TD#
Mowala has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Luciano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
#T3##SUB#
Luciano 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 Mowala gets his way!
Mowala is trying to stick to Luciano's back but Luciano is turning into Mowala. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mowala's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Luciano.
Mowala keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.
Mowala is looking to stand up but Luciano isn't so interested in that idea.
Luciano throws a big right hand that misses.
Luciano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luciano sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SU2#
Luciano gets to his feet. Mowala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luciano is defended easily by Mowala.
Jumanji Mowala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumanji Mowala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Luciano.
Mowala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Mowala instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Luciano has hold of one of Mowala's legs. Mowala is fighting the takedown attempt but Luciano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mowala is trying to hold Luciano in close to prevent damage but Luciano has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luciano 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano! |
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Event:
MMAH 10 - Moore vs Halloway
Date: Jan 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Baby is looking to land body kicks.
Mowala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mowala or perhaps it was just good defense by Baby, which made it look bad.
Mowala shoots in for a takedown but Baby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumanji Mowala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mowala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baby.
Baby stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Baby drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mowala keeping full guard, as Baby tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mowala's guard.
Baby trying to control but Mowala is working from the bottom. #T1#
Baby won't allow Mowala to get back to his feet.
Baby wants to control from the top but Mowala keeps moving.
Baby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mowala haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baby slips nicely into half guard.
Baby trying to control the action but Mowala is working from the bottom.
Mowala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baby is nestled in close to Mowala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baby tries to pass to full mount but Mowala defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mowala is staying active underneath Baby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mowala defending well though.
Mowala trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Baby looks to score with a jab to the body but Mowala is just out of range.
A combination from Mowala does no damage.
Jumanji Mowala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mowala wants to clinch up but Baby keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Mowala gets caught napping as Baby dives in and scores a takedown. Mowala manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mowala is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Baby pulls Mowala in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mowala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mowala passes Baby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baby is looking for a sweep. Mowala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mowala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baby is just riding it out for now. Mowala eventually gives up the hold.
Mowala sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Mowala passes into side control, despite Baby's attempt to control the position.
Baby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mowala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baby is trying to improve his position.
Baby is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mowala throws a strike aimed at the side of Baby's head but Baby avoids it well.
Baby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mowala moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Baby will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mowala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baby was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mowala throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Baby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mowala won't be happy with that.
Baby cracks Mowala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mowala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baby prevents Mowala from escaping the position.
Baby tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Baby throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baby taking a break here but Mowala is having none of it and regains half guard.
It looks like Baby is going to stand back up.
#T1#
Baby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mowala gets back to full guard.
Baby preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mowala is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Baby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Big Baby has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Mowala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baby dives on top into guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Baby working his ground and pound in the gym.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Mowala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mowala wants to get back to his feet but Baby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mowala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baby puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mowala wants to control but Baby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baby is stalling here. Mowala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baby seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mowala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Mowala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Baby stops Mowala from passing to mount.
Baby wants to control but Mowala postures up.
Baby tries to improve position but can't.
Baby struggling a bit here.
Baby is looking to regain half guard here but Mowala keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mowala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baby, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Baby can't do much from the bottom here.
Baby is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baby can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Mowala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mowala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mowala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baby tries to buck Mowala off but Mowala is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumanji Mowala dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mowala shoots in for a takedown but Baby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baby throws a wild body kick that Mowala sees coming a mile off.
Mowala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mowala throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Baby counters with a single leg into guard. Mowala didn't expect that.
Baby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baby tries to free his leg and advance position but Mowala is retaining full guard.
Baby trying to control but Mowala is working from the bottom.
Baby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby throws a big right hand that misses.
Baby trying to control but Mowala is working from the bottom. #T1#
Baby is fighting to break Mowala's control of his arms but Mowala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Baby trying to control but Mowala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mowala is defended easily by Baby.
Baby is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mowala dives in and grabs Baby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baby pushes down on Mowala's head and hops out.
Baby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumanji Mowala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mowala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mowala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baby circles away quickly and effectively.#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.
Mowala goes for a double leg but Baby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baby continues to drive forward.
Baby missing with knees to the body.
Baby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mowala.
Mowala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baby controlling the action here for a moment.
Mowala tries for a takedown but Baby manages to get underhooks.
Mowala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baby prevents it.
Baby is trying to break the clinch but Mowala is controlling him.
Baby looking for a takedown.
Baby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baby has Mowala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mowala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mowala gets underhooks to prevent Baby's takedown attempt.
Baby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mowala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mowala is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mowala lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mowala seems content to control.
Mowala works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mowala looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Baby is trying desperately to improve position.
Mowala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baby wants to hold on but Mowala pushes him away.#SUB#
Mowala looking to isolate an arm here. Baby doesn't see it coming and as Mowala extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mowala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jumanji Mowala! |
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Event:
MMAH 5 - Perera vs Patuga
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Mowala has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Brewer pulls guard successfully.
Brewer controlling Mowala's posture.
Brewer looking for a sweep. Not yet Brewer, not yet.
Brewer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Brewer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mowala trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Brewer is controlling Mowala's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mowala tries to free his leg and advance position but Brewer is retaining full guard.
Mowala won't allow Brewer to sweep him here.
Brewer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brewer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mowala on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Mowala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brewer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brewer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brewer! #REVR##SUB#
Brewer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mowala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brewer but great work by Mowala.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mowala tries to move to mount but Brewer blocks the move with his legs.
Brewer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Brewer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mowala's best efforts.
Brewer won't allow Mowala to pass to mount.
Brewer is looking to control Mowala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brewer avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mowala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mowala is working for a kimura but Brewer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Brewer controlling the position well.
Brewer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mowala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mowala's back!#SUB#
Brewer working for the choke.
Mowala tries to escape but Brewer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Brewer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mowala trying to get back to his feet but Brewer is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Brewer has got his arm under Mowala's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mowala has spun round into Brewer's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mowala trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mowala pushing down on Brewer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mowala prevents Brewer from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mowala is working for a kimura but Brewer is defending it quite comfortably.
Brewer desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Brewer tries to roll over but Mowala keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mowala is looking for a kimura here.
Mowala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brewer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mowala has taken his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer just trying to survive but Mowala is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumanji Mowala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Mowala. No joy for Brewer on that attempt. #TD2#
Mowala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brewer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mowala is in Brewer's guard.
Brewer has his hands on Mowala's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brewer is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mowala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brewer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mowala controls Brewer momentarily but Brewer frees himself.
Brewer looking to pass the guard.
Mowala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Brewer gets full guard.
Mowala wants to pass the guard but Brewer is keeping the position.
Brewer pulls Mowala in close to prevent any damage.
Mowala wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.
Brewer is pulling down on Mowala's head. It's preventing any offense from Mowala, at least for the moment.
Brewer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Mowala drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mowala seems to have locked his on tight now - Brewer screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mowala, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jumanji Mowala! |
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