PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 501 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 78 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

IsMore
vs
Araujo

208 cm
37
275
34 - 12 - 0

193 cm
37
285
27 - 27 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo with the counter takedown but IsMore avoids it easily.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but IsMore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and IsMore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Araujo thinking.

Araujo shoots in and bounces IsMore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
IsMore keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but IsMore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has IsMore in his guard.

Araujo is trying to keep IsMore in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore works over Araujo with some ground and pound from guard.

Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
IsMore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. IsMore is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Araujo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore controlling the pace for now.
Araujo tries to reverse the position but IsMore maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
IsMore avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo regains half guard.

Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Araujo actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Araujo gets full guard.

IsMore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IsMore has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
IsMore postures up.
Araujo wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.

Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. IsMore defends it easily.

Araujo has an active guard here but IsMore has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

IsMore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but IsMore has control of the leg.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around IsMore's waist but IsMore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
IsMore stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like IsMore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Araujo.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
IsMore looks to throw the jab but Araujo is out of range.
Araujo with the counter takedown but IsMore avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? IsMore is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, IsMore circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Araujo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for IsMore!
You can see the frustration on IsMore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Araujo swings around for an armbar but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. IsMore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. IsMore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from IsMore's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
IsMore pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.

IsMore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo trying to control but IsMore postures up.
IsMore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
IsMore passes to side control.
IsMore trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo is trying to control IsMore's posture but IsMore avoids it.
More IsMore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo tries to buck IsMore off but IsMore is having none of it.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but IsMore is controlling well.
Araujo taking some punishment here, with IsMore in his half guard.
IsMore seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo wants to sweep but IsMore has passed to side control!
IsMore scoring with punches and elbows.

IsMore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but IsMore keeps moving and retains side control.
IsMore wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
A lull in the action here.

IsMore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IsMore avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by IsMore.
IsMore misses with a looping right.
IsMore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Araujo feints the counter takedown.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and IsMore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore misses the shot to the body.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
IsMore connects with a body shot.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore jabs at Araujo's body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. IsMore engages and cracks Araujo with a massive lead left hook - Araujo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! IsMore is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
After winning the bout, More IsMore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.