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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Moules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruaridh Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Moules might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Que sera . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Moules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruaridh Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moules to the ground. Calhoun is now in Moules's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moules being controlled here, momentarily.
Moules wants to sweep but no luck.
Moules wants to control the position but Calhoun says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calhoun thows a huge punch but Moules dodges it nicely.
Moules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calhoun is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun wants to pass the guard but Moules is defending well.
Moules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moules actively working from the bottom here.
Calhoun throwing shots but Moules is blocking nicely.
Calhoun trying to pass the guard but Moules defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is controlling the pace.
Moules wants to control but Calhoun is keeping busy.
Moules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calhoun controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ruaridh Calhoun was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Calhoun misses the shot to the body.
Calhoun closes the distance and clinches.
Calhoun lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moules tries to roll over but Calhoun keeps him under control.
Moules really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moules doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Calhoun.
Calhoun seems to be working for a kimura but Moules defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Calhoun seems content to control.
Calhoun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moules has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moules actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruaridh Calhoun dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moules fails to land the takedown.
Calhoun slaps away a takedown attempt from Moules, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Calhoun looking to score a takedown here. Moules is defending well but Calhoun drives through and ends up in Moules's guard.
Moules trying to keep a closed guard but Calhoun is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calhoun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calhoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calhoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calhoun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Calhoun throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moules looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calhoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moules swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calhoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moules is proving hard to escape from.
Calhoun is pushing down on Moules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moules is fighting to maintain full guard but Calhoun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Calhoun is taking a breather. Moules 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.
Calhoun is looking to advance position but Moules won't allow it.
Calhoun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calhoun controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ruaridh Calhoun hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moules fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calhoun avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Moules. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moules shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calhoun as he avoids it easily.
Calhoun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calhoun throws a head kick but Moules moves out of range.
Moules misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun looking to score a takedown here. Moules is defending well but Calhoun drives through and ends up in Moules's guard.
Calhoun looking to pass the guard.
Moules looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moules looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calhoun has picked Moules up and slammed him! Moules can't keep hold of the triangle and Calhoun manages to pass to side control!
Calhoun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moules knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruaridh Calhoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moules being controlled for a moment.
Moules wants to control but Calhoun postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moules will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Calhoun decides to stand back up. Calhoun steps back and let's Moules get back to his feet.
Moules fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calhoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moules.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calhoun connects with a leg kick. Moules looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun clinches.
Calhoun drags the fight down to the ground.
Calhoun has control of Moules's left arm, preventing Moules from doing any damage.
Calhoun wants to get back to his feet but Moules is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruaridh Calhoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Calhoun dives in and scores a takedown into Moules's guard.
Moules looking for a guillotine here but Calhoun defends easily.
Calhoun works over Moules with some ground and pound from guard.
Calhoun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moules looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calhoun has picked Moules up and slammed him! Moules can't keep hold of the triangle and Calhoun manages to pass to side control!
Calhoun 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 Moules's shoulder. That is not cool.
Calhoun tries to stand but Moules is controlling his head.
Calhoun stands up and beckons Moules to his feet.
Calhoun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moules is trying to defend but Calhoun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun is controlling the pace.
Moules wants to get back to full guard.
Calhoun passes to full mount!
Calhoun controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun unloading with bombs!
Calhoun working for a submission but Moules is keeping him at bay.
Moules is trying to escape the mount.
Calhoun unloads with some shots from mount but Moules bucks and avoids them well.
Calhoun controlling the pace for now.
Calhoun working for a submission but Moules is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moules slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Calhoun controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calhoun content to control rather than advance.
Moules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Logan Moules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun wants to stand up but Moules is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Calhoun in particular looking to stall.
Calhoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calhoun passes to full mount!
Calhoun connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun throwing strikes here but Moules is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calhoun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruaridh Calhoun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moules in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruaridh Calhoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calhoun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruaridh Calhoun!
As Ruaridh Calhoun got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: See this is what can happen when the boss actually gives you tactics instead of forgetting you have a fight!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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