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Event:
NYF Challengers 1
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Moody avoids the body shot from Preston.
Moody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Preston defends it well.
Preston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Moody has managed to clinch.
Preston lands a hook that snaps the head of Moody backwards.
Preston has Moody pressed against the cage, preventing Moody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Preston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moody drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Preston lands a hook that snaps the head of Moody backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Preston cracks Moody with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Preston. #T1#
Preston lands a body shot.
Preston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston digs a right hand underneath Moody's ribcage. Moody let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Preston.
Preston keeps control of Moody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moody looks winded!
Preston lands a body shot.
Preston dips a shoulder and cracks Moody with a mighty uppercut! Moody falls back against the cage and Preston unloads with a barrage of strikes! Moody is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Preston screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill S Preston!
Bill S Preston gave a mention to Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
NYF 18: Mendez vs Simons
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Moody wants to clinch up but Traeger keeps it at a distance.
Moody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moody looks to clinch #TD#
so Traeger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Traeger trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
Moody wants to stand but Traeger is controlling the position.
Traeger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Traeger looking to pass the guard.
Traeger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody wants to sweep but no luck.
Traeger postures up in Moody's guard and throws a big left but Moody blocks it.
Traeger postures up.
#T1#
Traeger pushes down on Moody's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Traeger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moody is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Traeger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Traeger 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.
Traeger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moody is looking for a sweep. Traeger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moody is staying active underneath Traeger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Traeger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Traeger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Traeger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Traeger trying to advance position but Moody counters by regaining guard.
Traeger preventing the sweep. #T2#
Traeger distracts Moody with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Traeger with a nice head shot there.
Traeger trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
Traeger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Traeger controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Moody working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Traeger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Traeger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Traeger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Traeger stays in close to Moody's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traeger working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moody can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Traeger pushes down on Moody's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Traeger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#Moody is rocked!
Traeger slips a nice elbow through Moody's hands, connecting with Moody's forehead.
Moody is still in real trouble! Can Traeger finish him?
Traeger scores with a big shot! Moody's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Moody! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malus Traeger!
After winning the bout, Malus Traeger 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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Event:
NYF 15: Mendez vs St.Claire 2
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Moody looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moody gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Traumen counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been told by Traumen's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Traumen does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Moody has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Traumen, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Moody instigates a clinch.
Traumen keeps control of Moody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Traumen breaks the clinch.
Traumen throws a shot from downtown. Moody moves away and avoids it.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
Traumen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Moody stumbling backwards into the cage! Moody bounces back off the cage towards Traumen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Traumen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Traumen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Moody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bag throws a series of strikes that have Moody backpedaling.
Bag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moody.
Moody will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moody throws a nice looking combination but Bag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Moody shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bag is trying to defend but Moody finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bag is trying to stand back up but Moody is controlling him
Moody trying to pass the guard but Bag defending well.
Moody is looking to stall here but Bag recovers full guard. #T1#
Bag keeping moving, preventing Moody from controlling successfully.
Moody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bag keeping full guard, as Moody tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moody postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moody dives in and grabs Bag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bag pushes down on Moody's head and hops out.
Moody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bag rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Moody closes the distance and clinches.
Bag jumps guard but Moody stands there with Bag around his waist. Bag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moody pushes Bag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moody just leaning against Bag, taking a breather. #TD2#
Bag pulls Moody into guard.
#T3#
Moody won't allow Bag to sweep him here.
Moody sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moody'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.
Bag keeping full guard, as Moody tries to pass.
Moody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bag can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moody controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bag has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brotherhood MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bag tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moody throws a series of punches but Bag avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Moody moves into the clinch successfully.
Bag missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Moody jumps into guard, dragging Bag to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bag trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dennis Moody will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Moody closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moody controlling the action here.
Moody prevents Bag from standing back up.
Bag wants to control but Moody is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Bag kicks Moody off and gets back to his feet.
Dennis Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1##CL#
Moody has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moody or perhaps it was just good defense by Bag, which made it look bad.
Bag throws a big counter head kick but Moody avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Moody shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moody pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Still in half guard, Moody seems content to control.#SU#
Moody decides to stand up.
Moody closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bag circles away.
A left and a right from Bag both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Moody shoots in and gets a takedown into Bag's guard.
Dennis Moody overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moody wanted to stand there but Bag had control of the position.
Moody sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Moody works over Bag with some ground and pound from guard.
Bag keeping moving, preventing Moody from controlling successfully.
Bag being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bag trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moody is defended easily by Bag.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Moody. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Moody has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moody throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dennis Moody will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bag punishes Moody's body with a nice straight punch.
Moody wants to clinch up but Bag keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moody or perhaps it was just good defense by Bag, which made it look bad. #CL#
Moody pushes Bag up against the cage in a clinch.
Moody lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody landing knees to the head.
Moody is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Moody jumps guard.
#T1#
Bag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Moody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bag preventing the sweep. #ES#
Moody manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Moody gets a clinch.
Bag prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2##TD#
Moody lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bag actively working from the bottom here.
Moody wants to control but Bag is keeping him busy.
Bag trying to hold on to Moody's head to control him but Moody postures up.
Bag manages to get to full guard.
Moody keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bag's head.#T3#
Moody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Moody gets to his feet - Bag follows without any prompting. #CL#
Moody closes the distance and clinches.
Moody displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bag up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Moody scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4##TD#
Moody has picked Bag up - he's going for a ride! Moody dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Moody lands with a punch from half guard.
Moody seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bag looks like he's trying to stand up.
Punch Bag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis Moody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bag is not content to let Moody control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Moody showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moody, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Moody!
In defeat, Punch Bag stepped up to the mic, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
NYF 13: McCoy vs Sam 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Pettaway Jr tries for a takedown but Moody sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Moody shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettaway Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pettaway Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pettaway Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pettaway Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moody defends it easily.
Moody stays in close to Pettaway Jr's body and controls the position.
Pettaway Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Pettaway Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moody throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pettaway Jr's body to avoid the submission. Pettaway Jr has instead reached around Moody's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pettaway Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Herschel Pettaway Jr!
Our winner, Herschel Pettaway Jr, 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:
NYF:Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Pettaway Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Moody is just out of range.#TD2#
Pettaway Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moody quickly recovers to half guard.
Pettaway Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moody wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moody is concentrating on defense, preventing Pettaway Jr from advancing position.
Pettaway Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at California Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moody is trying to stand up here but Pettaway Jr is controlling him well.
Moody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pettaway Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pettaway Jr trying to mount his opponent but Moody defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pettaway Jr throwing shots but Moody is blocking nicely.
Pettaway Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moody's head.
Pettaway Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pettaway Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Pettaway Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moody desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moody is looking for a sweep. Pettaway Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moody on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moody tries to get out of the position.
Pettaway Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moody has hold of Pettaway Jr's hands but Pettaway Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Pettaway Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Pettaway Jr trying to control from half guard but Moody is working away.
Moody controlling the position well.
Pettaway Jr with the ground and pound but Moody uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Pettaway Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Moody has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pettaway Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pettaway Jr throwing strikes from guard but Moody blocks nicely.
Pettaway Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pettaway Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Moody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pettaway Jr.
Pettaway Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pettaway Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pettaway Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pettaway Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Pettaway Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pettaway Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Pettaway Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Pettaway Jr postures up in Moody's guard and throws a big left but Moody blocks it.
Moody pulls Pettaway Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Moody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pettaway Jr is one step ahead there.
Pettaway Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pettaway Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pettaway Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pettaway Jr throws an elbow that misses. Moody uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pettaway Jr's guard. Nice move by Moody!#REVR##SUB2#
Pettaway Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moody has passed into half guard!
Pettaway Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moody's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moody's back!#T4#
Pettaway Jr misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Moody showing good submission defense here.
Pettaway Jr misses with a punch to the head.
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!
Pettaway Jr missing with strikes from the back.
Pettaway Jr thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Moody manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pettaway Jr's guard. Nice work there by Moody.
#SUB2#
Pettaway Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moody defends it easily.
Pettaway Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herschel Pettaway Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pettaway Jr misses with a body shot
and Moody counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettaway Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Moody moves out of range easily.
Moody throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Pettaway Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moody controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Pettaway Jr is looking for a triangle but Moody pushes his legs off easily.
Moody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pettaway Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moody manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pettaway Jr has his foot on Moody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moody works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Pettaway Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moody can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pettaway Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moody controls the pace.#SUB2#
Pettaway Jr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moody frees his head nicely. Oh but Pettaway Jr has switched to an armbar! Moody is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Herschel Pettaway Jr!
An out of breath Herschel Pettaway Jr 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:
NYF 9: St. Claire vs Silva
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Moody shoots in looking for a takedown but Fahey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moody's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moody fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fahey avoids it really well and circles away.
Moody misses with a series of wild punches.
Moody takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moody takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fahey throws a right hand that Moody ducks under and follows up with a left that Moody also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fahey tries to close the distance and clinch but Moody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fahey shoots in looking for a takedown but Moody manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fahey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fahey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moody manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moody changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moody.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Moody. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fahey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Moody moves into the clinch.
Moody stalling.
#BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fahey fails with the takedown.
Moody fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Fahey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moody to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moody with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fahey is adopting a defensive guard.
Fahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moody. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fahey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moody postures up and lands a big shot to Fahey's brow.
Moody working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fahey's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fahey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fahey seems keen to control Moody's posture.#SU#
Fahey is working an open guard so Moody takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Fahey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moody defends it nicely.
Moody throwing a counter right hand but Fahey manages to avoid it.
Moody fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fahey throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Moody.
Moody lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Fahey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moody bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fahey looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Fahey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4##SUB#
Moody drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moody jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moody engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fahey keeping moving, preventing Moody from controlling successfully.
Moody is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fahey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moody controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Moody dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Fahey. #CL#
Moody clinches up with Fahey and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Moody has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fahey uses from the top position.
Moody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fahey's guard. #REVR#
Fahey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fahey keeping moving, preventing Moody from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moody works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Fahey is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Moody has latched onto it... Big trouble! Moody pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fahey is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Moody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Moody! |
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Event:
NYF 6: Kuznecov vs St Claire
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Vera misses with a straight left.
Moody moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moody takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Moody moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vera obliges.
Vera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Vera's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts 🏆 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vera with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Moody has been cut.
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
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!
Moody throws a wild hook but Vera just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Moody gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Vera raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jefferson Vera! |
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Event:
NYF 5
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Marxer coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Marxer.
Moody misses with a takedown
and Marxer counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moody goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marxer prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marxer lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Dennis Moody has been cut.
Marxer pushes off an throws an elbow but Moody leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Moody pulls Marxer into guard.
Marxer passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Moody is looking to escape.
Marxer lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Marxer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Moody is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Marxer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Barker scores with a leg kick.
Barker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barker misses with a few strikes there.
Moody shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Dennis Moody has been cut.
Moody throws a head kick but Barker moves out of range.
Barker misses with a double jab.
Moody with the counter takedown but Barker avoids it easily.
Moody avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barker throws a combination that misses
and Moody counters with a series of strikes. Barker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moody shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moody is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moody looks winded!
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!
Barker throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Moody counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Moody stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Moody counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Moody misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Moody manages to break the clinch.
Barker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Barker. #TD2#
Moody scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Barker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Barker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moody dodges the punch combination from Barker.
Moody scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barker misses with a two punch combination.
Moody works over Barker's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Moody closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moody just leaning against Barker, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Moody to work.
Moody receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Moody prevents Barker from breaking the clinch.
Barker is pressed up against the cage. Moody has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barker down to the mat. Barker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brett Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Moody.#T3#
Moody walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moody looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Moody scores with a takedown into Barker's guard.
Barker wants to stand and escape but Moody is having none of it.
Moody controlling from the top position. #T4#
Barker wants to stand but Moody is controlling the position.
Moody must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Barker kicks Moody off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moody on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Barker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Moody's cut.
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#
Barker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moody if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD2#
Moody scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Barker misses with a wild combination.
Barker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Moody counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moody lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Moody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moody.
Barker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moody can do to turn this around?#T1#
Barker falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Moody counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barker is trying to push Moody away but Moody has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Moody jumps into guard, dragging Barker to the mat.
Moody manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barker wants to stand up but Moody is controlling him. #SU2#
Moody stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##CL2#
Moody has managed to clinch.
Moody is trying to pull guard but Barker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Barker breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Moody rushes Barker and presses him up against the cage.
Moody has Barker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moody is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moody tries to land a body kick
and Barker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Moody gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barker.
Moody slips a jab and a cross from Barker.
Brett Barker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brett Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Moody.
Whack! Barker lands a heavy head kick that drops Moody. The ref tackles Barker to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Moody was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brett Barker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Moody shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Towle pinned against the cage. Towle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moody.
Moody advances to mount.
Towle gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Towle wants to control but Moody is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Towle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Towle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Towle wants to get back to his feet but Moody is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Towle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Towle tries to get out of the position.
Towle keeping full guard, as Moody tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moody's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Towle looking for a guillotine here but Moody defends easily.
Moody looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moody trying to control the position from guard on top but Towle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moody preventing the sweep.
Moody trying to control the position from guard on top but Towle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Towle lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moody throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Towle trying to keep a closed guard but Moody is proving a slippery customer.
Moody trying to control the position from guard on top but Towle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Moody decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Towle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Towle trying to control here.
Towle tries to roll over but Moody keeps him under control.
Moody wants to control but Towle is keeping him busy.
Towle is looking to improve his position.
Moody blocks the strikes from Towle.
#T4#
Towle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Moody wants to pass the guard but Towle is defending well.
Moody wants to take a breather but Towle is having none of it.
Towle punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Towle keeps the fight on the outside.
Towle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Moody gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Moody will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Towle shoots for a takedown but Moody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Towle backs off Moody throws a huge counter combo but Towle manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Moody shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Towle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moody wants to pass the guard but Towle is keeping the position.
Towle wants to stand and escape but Moody is having none of it.
Moody must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moody is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Towle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moody manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moody lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB#
Towle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moody stacks Towle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moody!
Towle regains half guard there - taking advantage of Moody's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Towle is trying to stand up here but Moody is controlling him well.
Towle trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Moody is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Towle defends it well.
Towle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moody wants to pass to mount but Towle is defending the position.
Towle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moody trying to control the position from guard on top but Towle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Towle working a defensive guard but Moody manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3#
Moody fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Towle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Towle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Towle can't do much from the bottom here.
Towle prevents Moody from improving position.
Towle striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Moody with that takedown attempt.
Masen Towle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Moody shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moody was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moody trying to control the position but Towle is working away.
Towle can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Towle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Moody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Towle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Towle forces Moody back against the cage and clinches.
Towle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moody walks away with a smile on his face. Towle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Towle. No joy for Moody on that attempt. #TD2#
Moody drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Towle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moody wants to control but Towle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moody is trying to stand up here but Towle is controlling him well.
Towle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Towle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moody does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Towle stalling.
Moody wants to control but Towle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moody is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Towle there.
Well, if Towle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moody keeping hold of Towle's head, controlling as best he can.
Moody wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Towle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Towle shoots for a takedown but Moody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Towle fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Moody's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masen Towle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Towle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moody defends well and Towle ends up having to push Moody into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moody throws a big counter head kick but Towle avoids it with no problem.#BC#
Towle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Towle shoots in but no luck this time.
Moody slaps away a takedown attempt from Towle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moody moves out of range of the leg kick from Towle.#T4##CL2#
Moody closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moody wants a takedown.
Towle jumps guard but Moody turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Towle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moody pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Moody darts in and clinches Towle up against the cage.
Moody scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Moody decides to pull guard.
Moody throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Masen Towle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis Moody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moody is trying to control the position but Towle postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dennis Moody.
Well Moody 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Moody! |
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