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Event:
MMMA 34: Night of Champions 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Moonra clinches with his opponent.
Moonra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciosek pushes off an throws an elbow but Moonra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ciosek fails to land.
Moonra working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Zbigniew Ciosek has been cut.#BC#
Moonra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Ciosek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ciosek with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moonra.
Ciosek has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Moonra moves into the clinch successfully.
Ciosek is trying to break the clinch but Moonra has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moonra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moonra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ciosek throws a punch but it's blocked by Moonra. #T1#
Moonra lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciosek.
Ciosek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ciosek lands with a short shot to the head.
Ciosek slows down the pace here.
Ciosek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moonra stalling.
Moonra gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Moonra breaks the clinch.
Ciosek moves out of range of the leg kick from Moonra.
Despite the aggression on Ciosek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moonra tries to clinch there but Ciosek circles away.
Moonra tries to clinch
and Ciosek counters with a series of strikes. Moonra will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Moonra takes the fight into the clinch.
Moonra blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Moonra just leaning against Ciosek, taking a breather. #BC2#
Ciosek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Moonra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Moonra.
A head punch on the inside from Ciosek fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Moonra.
Ciosek looks winded!
Ciosek has a couple of punches blocked by Moonra.
#BC#
Moonra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moonra slips a jab from Ciosek.
Moonra fakes the leg kick and cracks Ciosek in the body.
Moonra connects with a body shot.#CL#
Moonra clinches.
Moonra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moonra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Moonra.
Moonra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3##BC#
Moonra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Moonra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Moonra.
Moonra lands with a short shot to the head.
Moonra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moonra lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Moonra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moonra gets through Ciosek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moonra scores with a shot to the side of Ciosek's head.
Ciosek takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Zbigniew Ciosek's cut even more.
Moonra slows down the pace here.
Moonra is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ciosek has a couple of punches blocked by Moonra.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moonra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moonra as Ciosek tries to tie him up.
Ciosek has had enough of the clinch but Moonra keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Moonra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moonra is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ciosek flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ciosek is out cold! Moonra holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Moonra!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacob Moonra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA 27: Maia vs Mercer
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Moonra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moonra takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Moonra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xezeron lands a left hand.
Moonra lands a shot to the body.
Moonra misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xezeron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moonra's brow.
Moonra avoiding damage.
Xezeron's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Xezeron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xezeron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moonra's brow.
Our sources have told us that Xezeron has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Moonra misses with a punch on the inside.
Moonra misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Moonra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xezeron leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xezeron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moonra throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Moonra misses with some punches.
Xezeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moonra or not.
Moonra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xezeron pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moonra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xezeron being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moonra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moonra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A body shot lands from Moonra.
Moonra leaning against his opponent.
Xezeron lands a right hand.
Xezeron looking to throw knees to the head but Moonra is blocking nicely.
Xezeron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moonra takes an elbow to the temple.
Moonra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moonra being controlled against the cage.
Moonra is looking to control Xezeron's arms but Xezeron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moonra has his back to the cage.
Moonra blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xezeron taking a breather.
Xezeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Moonra backwards.
Xezeron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Moonra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moonra working aggressively here.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moonra lands a left hand.
Moonra lands a shoulder strike.
Moonra throws a head punch that misses.
Xezeron misses with an elbow over the top.
Xezeron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Moonra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xezeron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moonra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xezeron scrambles back to his feet.
Xezeron connects with a looping right hand.
Moonra misses with a two punch combination.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xezeron connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacob Moonra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xezeron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moonra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Xezeron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moonra with the counter takedown but Xezeron avoids it easily.#CL2#
Moonra closes the distance and pushes Xezeron back into the cage.
Moonra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xezeron's elbow.
Moonra lands with a left to the head.
Xezeron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moonra backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moonra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moonra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moonra trying to control the position but instead, Xezeron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moonra into the cage.
Moonra is pushing Xezeron up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Xezeron.
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xezeron working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maximillian Xezeron will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Xezeron moves in looking to clinch but Moonra pushes him off.#CL2#
Moonra has Xezeron up against the cage in a clinch.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
Xezeron taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xezeron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xezeron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moonra throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xezeron presses Moonra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xezeron misses with the head strike.
#KD#
Xezeron connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Moonra goes down! Xezeron jumps into full mount looking to finish!
#ROC#
Moonra is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jacob Moonra has been cut.
Moonra is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Xezeron! That's really hurt Moonra and he's turned his back - Xezeron keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Xezeron jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Xezeron!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximillian Xezeron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Moonra moves into the clinch.
Moonra blocks an uppercut.
Gainsborough can't find room to land a body shot as Moonra controls the action.
Moonra presses Gainsborough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moonra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Moonra to work.
#BC2#
Gainsborough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Moonra clinches up against the cage.
Gainsborough dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Moonra manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gainsborough gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Moonra on the inside.
Moonra pushes Gainsborough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gainsborough blocks a body shot from Moonra.
Gainsborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Moonra.
Moonra misses with a body punch.
Gainsborough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Moonra lands a left hand.
Gainsborough tries to work over Moonra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moonra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gainsborough can't break the clinch.
Gainsborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gainsborough looking to stall.
Moonra lands a nice elbow.
Moonra avoiding damage.
Moonra lands with a right to the head.
Moonra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Moonra.
Moonra blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Moonra.
The referee calls for Gainsborough to work.
#T2#
Moonra prevents a body shot from Gainsborough.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonra.
Gainsborough wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Moonra.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moonra.
A nice left hand lands by Moonra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moonra throws a head punch that misses.
Moonra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gainsborough controls his hands.
Gainsborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moonra's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gainsborough.
Moonra digs a right hand underneath Gainsborough's ribcage. Gainsborough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gainsborough looks winded!
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Moonra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moonra.
Gainsborough tries to stall but Moonra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gainsborough lands a right hand.
Gainsborough lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Moonra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Moonra drives through and clinches with Gainsborough against the cage.
Moonra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gainsborough misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Moonra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moonra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moonra connects with a leg kick. Gainsborough looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacob Moonra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moonra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gainsborough changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gainsborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moonra stuffs the takedown attempt from Gainsborough. Gainsborough gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacob Moonra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelbert Gainsborough.#T4#
Moonra is looking to clinch but Gainsborough is avoiding it.
Moonra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gainsborough misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Moonra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gainsborough, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gainsborough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Moonra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Gainsborough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moonra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moonra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moonra.
Moonra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gainsborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Moonra takes the fight into the clinch.
Gainsborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Moonra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gainsborough closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gainsborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Moonra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moonra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gainsborough trying to control the position but instead, Moonra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gainsborough into the cage.
Gainsborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacob Moonra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Moonra on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gainsborough stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moonra.
Moonra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gainsborough's elbow.
Gainsborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moonra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Gainsborough breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Moonra has closed the distance and engaged Gainsborough in a clinch.
Moonra misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Gainsborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moonra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moonra throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Gainsborough counters with a shoot takedown. Moonra fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Moonra has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gainsborough has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Moonra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gainsborough throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Gainsborough.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moonra lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Gainsborough breaks the clinch.
Adelbert Gainsborough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moonra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gainsborough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moonra feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Moonra misses the jab.
Moonra is looking to clinch but Gainsborough is avoiding it.
Moonra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gainsborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Moonra has managed to clinch.
Gainsborough drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Gainsborough.
Moonra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moonra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Gainsborough.
Moonra lands a hook that snaps the head of Gainsborough backwards.
Gainsborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Gainsborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gainsborough blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Gainsborough - that landed with a thud.
Moonra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moonra lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moonra.
Gainsborough is trying to force a seperation but Moonra has the dominant position.
Gainsborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gainsborough lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Moonra.
Moonra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gainsborough can do to turn this around?
Gainsborough is trying to push Moonra away but Moonra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moonra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gainsborough tries to break free but Moonra pushes him back against the cage.
Gainsborough has Moonra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moonra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gainsborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moonra leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Moonra taking a breather.#BC#
Moonra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moonra darts in trying to clinch
and Gainsborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Gainsborough lands but Moonra takes it in his stride.
Gainsborough looks to land a left hand but Moonra moved out of range nicely.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moonra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gainsborough is breathing heavily.
Moonra throws a pinpoint strike between Gainsborough's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gainsborough crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Moonra scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Moonra!
Our winner, Jacob Moonra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Adelbert Gainsborough spoke after the fight, saying 'ok,thank'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 16: Destruction
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Moonra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas jabs Moonra right on the nose. Moonra blinks but takes it well.
Moonra throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moonra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moonra throws a body shot but no joy.
Moonra wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moonra wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moonra tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Moonra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moonra moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Moonra is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas cracks Moonra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moonra's head.
Moonra wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas 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.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Moonra's head. #SUB#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but Moonra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moonra's head.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moonra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
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. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Moonra's temple.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Thomas content to control rather than advance.
Moonra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Thomas controlling the action here.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moonra defending well though.
Thomas with the ground and pound but Moonra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Thomas loads up on a big left hand. Moonra felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Thomas looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Moonra can't hide his disappointment, as Thomas celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Thomas!
Our winner, Mike Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 506 - Wein vs Icky
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Moonra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanttonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moonra motions for Hanttonen to come forward. Moonra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanttonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Marko Hanttonen has been cut.
Moonra misses with a body kick.
Hanttonen lunges at Moonra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moonra's hand.
A head kick misses from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen throws a series of punches but Moonra moves out of range.
Hanttonen throws a lazy right hand but Moonra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moonra throws a right hand that Hanttonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanttonen also avoids with ease.
Moonra throws a solid leg kick but Hanttonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moonra.
Moonra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanttonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moonra misses with a leg kick.
Hanttonen tries a low kick but Moonra avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanttonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moonra misses with a double jab.
Moonra doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanttonen circles away.
Hanttonen thuds his right hand into Moonra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moonra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanttonen circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Hanttonen lands an overhand right.
A big left from Moonra misses.
Hanttonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moonra throws out the jab.
Moonra looks for the body kick but Hanttonen saw that one coming.
Hanttonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moonra's sensitive parts.
Hanttonen misses with an uppercut.
Hanttonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moonra manages to avoid it.
Moonra misses with a body shot
and Hanttonen counters with a low kick, right behind Moonra 's knee.
Hanttonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moonra.#CL#
Hanttonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Moonra lands a left hand.
Moonra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanttonens head.
Moonra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moonra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanttonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moonra throws a lazy right hand but Hanttonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moonra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanttonen throwing a counter right hand but Moonra manages to avoid it.
Moonra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanttonen.
A head kick by Moonra misses #CL#
and Hanttonen counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanttonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moonra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moonra as Hanttonen tries to tie him up.
Hanttonen landing knees to the head.
Moonra is looking to control Hanttonen's arms but Hanttonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moonra has his back to the cage.
Hanttonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Moonra trying to stall but Hanttonen improves his position.
Moonra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hanttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moonra's elbow.
Hanttonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moonra lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Marko Hanttonen's cut is getting worse.
Our sources have told us that Hanttonen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hanttonen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanttonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moonra looks winded!
Hanttonen lands an uppercut.
Hanttonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Hanttonen throws a head punch that misses.
Hanttonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moonra.
Hanttonen has Moonra pushed against the cage.
Hanttonen scores with a shot to the side of Moonra's head.
Moonra tries to work over Hanttonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanttonen avoiding damage.
Hanttonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moonra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanttonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanttonen lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Hanttonen.
Hanttonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moonra up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hanttonen - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Hanttonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanttonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moonra backwards. #ROC#
Moonra is rocked!
Hanttonen effectively controlling the action here.
Hanttonen blocking some punches.
Moonra lands with a right to the head.
Hanttonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanttonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Moonra controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moonra letting Hanttonen take a breather here.
Hanttonen blocking some punches.
Moonra misses with the head strike.
Moonra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moonra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanttonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marko Hanttonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Moonra.
Nice cross by Hanttonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Hanttonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Hanttonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Moonra misses with a combination
and Hanttonen scores with a counter punch that sends Moonra to the canvas! Hanttonen smells blood - he's punishing Moonra with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Moonra has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Hanttonen!
Marko Hanttonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 502 - Gymer vs Golstein
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Moonra throws a body punch but Blaylock moves out of range.
Moonra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaylock.
Crack! A monster head kick from Blaylock and Moonra falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Blaylock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 497 -
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Boudain throws a head kick that Moonra semi-blocks.
Boudain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boudain thumps Moonra with a low kick.
Boudain throws a body punch but Moonra moves out of range.
Moonra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boudain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boudain blocks the body kick.
Boudain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moonra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boudain's head.
Moonra checks a low kick from Boudain.
A countering left hand to the body from Moonra misses.
Moonra throws the left hand but Boudain avoids the punch easily.
Moonra takes a swing at Boudain's ribcage but misses.
Moonra ducks right into an uppercut from Boudain.
Boudain connects with an inside leg kick.
Boudain misses with a low kick.
Moonra throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moonra wants to land a leg kick but Boudain is out of range.
Moonra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boudain is breathing heavily.
Boudain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moonra just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
A clash of legs there as Moonra blocks the low kick.
Moonra avoids the head kick by Boudain.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses.
Moonra checks a leg kick. #T1#
Moonra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boudain tries to land a leg kick but Moonra saw it coming and moves away.
Moonra punishes Boudain's body with a nice straight punch.
Moonra dips to his left and cracks Boudain with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Dante Boudain has been cut.
Boudain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moonra lands with a nice body punch.
Moonra feints and then cracks Boudain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boudain down.
Boudain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Moonra feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boudain sprawling to the canvas! Boudain rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moonra finish him?!
#ROC2#
Boudain is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moonra misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by Moonra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moonra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boudain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moonra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boudain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moonra throws a body kick that misses.
Moonra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boudain rather than just go for the knockout.
Boudain moves out of range as Moonra throws a body kick.
Moonra tries to bum rush Boudain with a series of wild strikes but Boudain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boudain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boudain's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Boudain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moonra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Boudain throws a sloppy head kick and Moonra moves out of range easily.
Moonra blocks a low kick nicely.
Moonra throws a push kick but Boudain slaps the foot to one side.
Boudain is looking to slow Moonra down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Moonra.
Boudain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Moonra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moonra.
Boudain clobbers Moonra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boudain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boudain misses with a low kick.
Moonra throws a leg kick that misses.
Moonra throws a head kick but Boudain moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Boudain.
Boudain wants to slow Moonra down by chopping away at his legs.
Boudain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Boudain. That snapped Moonra's head back.
#KD2#
Moonra lands a big head kick that sends Boudain tumbling to the mat! Moonra takes a step backwards and waves Boudain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Boudain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moonra moves in close and cracks Boudain with a massive right hand! Boudain, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Moonra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Moonra!
A victorious Jacob Moonra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 492 - Kokane v.Wein
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Moonra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jabneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Moonra.
Jabneel lands a nice shot that snaps Moonra's head back.
A shot to the body from Moonra misses
and Jabneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jabneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moonra manages to avoid it.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabneel is looking to land body kicks.
Moonra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jabneel checks it well.
Moonra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moonra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabneel.
#TD#
Jabneel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moonra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabneel in side control, throwing shots but Moonra defends.
Jabneel working the body and head with strikes.
Jabneel just content to control the position.
Jabneel wants to control but Moonra is keeping him busy.
Moonra avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jabneel. #T1#
Jabneel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jabneel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jabneel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jabneel tries to score with some ground and pound. Moonra controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jabneel is staying tight to Moonra's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moonra parries the strikes from Jabneel easily there. Jabneel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moonra to escape.
Jabneel happy to just control the position for now.
Jabneel working the ground and pound.
Moonra being controlled for a moment.
Jabneel 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.
Jabneel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Moonra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jabneel looks up at the clock and then as Moonra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jabneel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Moonra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jabneel working away.
Jabneel is looking to take a break and control but Moonra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jabneel 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 Moonra's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jabneel looks up at the clock and then as Moonra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jabneel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jabneel is looking to take a break and control but Moonra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Jabneel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Jabneel 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 Moonra's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jabneel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moonra is letting Jabneel control him for a moment.
Jabneel trying to control the action but Moonra is working from the bottom.
Jabneel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jabneel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Jabneel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moonra, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jabneel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jabneel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moonra keeps working.
Check out the look on Jabneel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moonra is holding Jabneel down, trying to stall.
Jabneel lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabneel working the strikes but Moonra uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jucal Jabneel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Moonra misses.
Moonra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jabneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moonra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jabneel scores with a hook.
Jabneel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jabneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Moonra is just out of range.
Jabneel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jabneel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moonra takes a swing at Jabneel's ribcage but misses.
Moonra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Jabneel clinches up with Moonra and pushes him back against the cage.
Jabneel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jabneel as Moonra tries to tie him up.
Moonra working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Jabneel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moonra is trying to maintain a safe position but Jabneel gets an underhook and turns Moonra into the cage.
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Jabneel.
Jabneel working aggressively here.
#T1#
Jabneel tries to throw a body punch but Moonra avoids it by throwing Jabneel back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jabneel.
Jabneel lands with a right to the head.
Moonra trying to stall but Jabneel improves his position.
Moonra is breathing heavily.
Jabneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jabneel fails to land.
Jabneel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Moonra is rocked!
Jabneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moonra can do to turn this around?
Jabneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Moonra.
Moonra is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabneel finish him?
Jabneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Moonra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moonra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabneel has a couple of punches blocked by Moonra.
Moonra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moonra blocking some punches.
Moonra seems to have recovered his senses.
Jabneel has a couple of punches blocked by Moonra.
Jabneel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Moonra with a big uppercut! Moonra tries to clinch up but Jabneel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Moonra to the mat! Moonra covers up and Jabneel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jucal Jabneel!
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Event:
Syn 486 - Wayne v. Donowitz
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Moonra blocks a head kick by Horizon.
Horizon shoots in for a takedown but Moonra shows good takedown defense. #KD2#
Moonra drops Horizon with a beautiful combination! Horizon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moonra is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Horizon has been cut.
A head kick misses from Horizon.
Moonra throws a nice looking combination but Horizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Moonra backs away, Horizon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moonra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horizon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moonra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Horizon is breathing heavily.
Moonra misses with a two punch combination.
Horizon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moonra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horizon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moonra cracks Horizon with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Moonra!
An out of breath Jacob Moonra 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:
Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Moonra throws a body shot but no joy.
De Gaul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moonra.#CUT#
It looks like Jacob Moonra has been cut.
A head kick misses from Moonra.
Moonra lands with a hook. De Gaul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Gaul lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moonra takes a step back to recover.
Moonra just misses with a punch to the body.
De Gaul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moonra looks winded!#CL#
De Gaul has Moonra up against the cage in a clinch.
Moonra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moonra lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Gaul backwards.
De Gaul blocking some punches.
De Gaul can't find room to land a body shot as Moonra controls the action.
#BC#
De Gaul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonra tries to clinch
and De Gaul counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Moonra.
De Gaul appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Gaul lands a jab to Moonra's midsection.
De Gaul digs a good body shot into Moonra's ribs.#T1#
De Gaul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Gaul jabs at Moonra's body.
De Gaul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moonra misses with a straight right.
De Gaul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moonra misses with a lunging right hand
and De Gaul counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Moonra misses.
Moonra throws a right hand that misses
and De Gaul counters with a huge left! Moonra is in big trouble! He's backing up but De Gaul isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Moonra from any more damage. A dominating finish by De Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obelix De Gaul!
Our winner, Obelix De Gaul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 467 - Hitman vs Rocker
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Boudain. That's going to slow Moonra down.
Moonra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Boudain pushes Moonra up against the cage in a clinch.
Moonra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boudain after a bit of a struggle.
Moonra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boudain tries a body shot but Moonra blocks it.
Moonra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boudain up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Boudain.
Moonra looks winded!
Nice body punch from Boudain.
Boudain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Boudain.
Moonra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Boudain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moonra misses with a low kick.#KD#
Boudain drops Moonra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Moonra looks back up at him and smiles so Boudain waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#
It looks like Jacob Moonra has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudain throws a leg kick which misses Moonra's front leg but catches the back leg as Moonra tries to avoid it.
Boudain cracks Moonra with a left hook right on the temple and Moonra goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Boudain lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Moonra is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Boudain!
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Event:
Syn 462 - Devil's Playground
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Wong.
Wong shoots in and drives through. Moonra sprawls well.
Wong blocks a jab.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moonra looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Wong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moonra!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong working the ground and pound but Moonra is defending the strikes.
Moonra dodges the ground and pound from Wong.
Wong working the ground and pound but Moonra is defending the strikes.
Moonra is trying to get back to half guard.
Wong looks up at the clock and then as Moonra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Moonra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wong working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moonra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moonra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wong trying to control here.
#T1#
Moonra working Wong over with strikes.
Moonra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moonra thows a huge punch but Wong dodges it nicely.
Wong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Moonra.
Wong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moonra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moonra's back!
Wong throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wong misses with a punch to the head. #ES#
Moonra is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Wong off. It looks like it's working - Wong slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Moonra displaying calm under pressure there.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt.
Moonra tries to counter with a takedown but Wong is quick to defend against it.
Moonra looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Wong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Moonra is retaining full guard.
Wong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Moonra keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
Wong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moonra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wong throws a big elbow that misses.
Moonra working a defensive guard here.
Moonra wants to stand up but Wong is controlling him.
Wong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moonra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wong.
Wong postures up in Moonra's guard and throws a big left but Moonra blocks it. #T3#
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Moonra is retaining full guard.
Wong throws a big elbow that misses.
Moonra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES#
Moonra has his feet on Wong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wong dives in and grabs Moonra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moonra pushes down on Wong's head and hops out.
Moonra feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacob Moonra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
Wong looks for a takedown but Moonra sprawls well.#TD2#
Wong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moonra sprawls well initially but Wong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moonra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wong thows a huge punch but Moonra dodges it nicely.
Wong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moonra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wong scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Wong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moonra wants to get back to his feet.
Moonra wants to control but Wong is keeping busy.
Wong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wong tries to pass to full mount but Moonra defends it.
Wong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moonra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wong trying to advance position but Moonra counters by regaining guard.
Wong throws an elbow that misses. Moonra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wong's guard. Nice move by Moonra!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Wong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moonra tries to clinch up.
Wong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch but Wong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moonra tries to clinch up.
Wong is looking for the big counter here.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong blocks a head kick by Moonra.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moonra throws a leg kick but Wong moved away.
Moonra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moonra connects with a leg kick. Wong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Wong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moonra to regain full guard.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Moonra is keeping the position.#T1#
Moonra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moonra wants to get back to his feet but Wong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wong works over Moonra with some ground and pound from guard.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Moonra is keeping the position.
Wong throwing strikes from guard but Moonra blocks nicely.
Wong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moonra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wong advances to half guard.
Moonra regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wong.
Wong working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Wong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wong throwing strikes from guard but Moonra blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wong throwing strikes from guard but Moonra blocks nicely.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Moonra is keeping the position.
Moonra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moonra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moonra is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Moonra won't allow Wong to sweep him here. #T3#
Moonra throws an elbow that misses. Wong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moonra's guard. Nice move by Wong!#REVB#
Master Wong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moonra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wong stops Moonra from standing up. #ES#
Moonra manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch but Wong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moonra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wong finds it's way round the side to connect with Moonra's head. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wong is defended easily by Moonra.
Jacob Moonra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
Wong lands the left hand.
Wong shoots in looking for a takedown but Moonra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wong.
Wong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moonra scores with a leg kick.
Moonra wants to clinch.
Wong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Master Wong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wong. #CL#
Moonra clinches up with Wong and pushes him back against the cage.
Moonra gets underhooks to prevent Wong's takedown attempt.
Wong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moonra prevents it.
Jacob Moonra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
Wong is looking for a takedown.
Moonra is pressed up against the cage. Wong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moonra down to the mat. Moonra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moonra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Wong shoots in and bounces Moonra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Moonra has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Moonra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moonra digs a right hand into Wong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wong's gas tank.
Moonra lands a right hand. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Moonra.
Moonra is defending well against a takedown attempt.#KD#
Moonra drops Wong onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wong is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Moonra lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wong to his knees! Moonra keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Moonra!
A relieved looking Jacob Moonra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn Cuatrocientos Cincuenta
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Moonra clinches up against the cage.
Hurley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moonra stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hurley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moonra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moonra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hurley after a bit of a struggle.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonra avoids it.
Moonra scores with a hook to the body.
Moonra looking to stall.
Moonra avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
Hurley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurley lands a nice uppercut.
Moonra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonra just leaning against Hurley, taking a breather.
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moonra looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Moonra.
A short right from Moonra.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Hurley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurley tries to work over Moonra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurley misses with a body punch.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but Moonra blocks it.
Hurley is leaning against Moonra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moonra tries to stall but Hurley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Moonra.
Moonra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hurley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurley.
Moonra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moonra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moonra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Moonra avoids the damage to the body.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moonra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Hurley.
Good body shot from Moonra.
Moonra struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hurley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Moonra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hurley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Hurley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hurley lands with a left to the head.
Moonra misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moonra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hurley lands with a left to the head.
Moonra goes for a takedown attempt but Hurley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Moonra.
Hurley punishes Moonra's body with a nice straight punch.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hurley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moonra throws a head kick that misses.
Moonra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hurley defending well as Moonra loads up on a big left hand.
Hurley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moonra on the side of the head.
Hurley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Hurley there.
Hurley looks to land a left hand but Moonra moved out of range nicely.
Hurley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Moonra clinches up against the cage.
Moonra lands an uppercut.
Moonra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hurley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moonra's elbow.
Hurley misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurley.
Hurley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hurley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moonra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonra avoids it.
Moonra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hurley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moonra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Moonra.
Moonra throws out a loose jab but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Moonra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurley moves away.
Hurley lands a nice hook to Moonra's body. Moonra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Moonra pushes Hurley up against the cage in a clinch.
Moonra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
Moonra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurley misses with a body punch.
Hurley misses with a knee strike.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonra avoids it.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonra avoids it.
Moonra is looking to control Hurley's arms but Hurley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moonra has his back to the cage.
Moonra misses with some punches.
Moonra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moonra is leaning against Hurley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hurley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moonra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moonra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hurley prevents it.
Hurley letting Moonra take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bull Hurley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hurley. Moonra shrugs it off though.
Hurley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Danga de danga de dang - Hurley scores with a four punch combination!
Moonra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hurley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL2#
Moonra gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hurley.
Hurley landing knees to the body.
Hurley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moonra's face.
Hurley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Moonra to his knees! Hurley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Hurley!
A victorious Bull Hurley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 442 - Silva vs. Telo
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Moonra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moonra misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scorpion throws a shot to the body.
Moonra defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Moonra's shoulder, as Moonra tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Moonra moves into the clinch.
Moonra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion gets through Moonra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moonra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moonra.
Moonra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moonra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Moonra working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Moonra blocks it.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Moonra misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moonra lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moonra.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moonra or not.
Moonra presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moonra.
Moonra blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Moonra scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonra.
Moonra taking a breather.
Scorpion letting Moonra take a breather here.
Moonra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpions head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonra. #T2#
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Still in the clinch, Moonra scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Stalling in the clinch from Scorpion.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Moonra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Moonra backwards.
Moonra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moonra.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Moonra for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Moonra blocks it.
Moonra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moonra. #CUT#
It looks like Ranky Scorpion has been cut.
Moonra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Moonra.
Moonra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moonra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!
Moonra pushes Scorpion against the cage. Moonra is working some dirty boxing. Moonra pushes off with a quick right hook! Scorpion goes down! Scorpion tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Moonra moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Moonra!
An out of breath Jacob Moonra 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:
Syn 427 - Total Madness
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Moonra misses with a body shot.
Bruno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moonra misses with a straight right.
Moonra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruno. Bruno obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruno dips to his left and cracks Moonra with an uppercut!
Bruno misses with a low kick.
Moonra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bruno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bruno throws a head kick but Moonra moves out of range.
Bruno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Moonra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moonra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Giordano Bruno has been cut.#CL#
Moonra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moonra lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moonra.
Moonra is pushing Bruno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moonra lands a nice uppercut.
Moonra lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
Moonra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bruno is defending well.
I was talking to Moonra's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Bruno is looking to control Moonra's arms but Moonra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruno has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bruno fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonra.
Bruno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bruno is pressed up against the cage. Moonra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bruno down to the mat. Bruno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno unleashes a big counter combination but Moonra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bruno scores with a leg kick.
Moonra throws an overhand right that drops Bruno like a sack of potatoes! Moonra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Moonra!
After winning the bout, Jacob Moonra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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