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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitagoras Euclides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemar Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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200 cm
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300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pitagoras Euclides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldemar Moura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Euclides moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Euclides shoots in and bounces Moura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moura trying to control the position.
Moura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Euclides. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Euclides controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Euclides is one step ahead there.
Moura looking to control.
Moura can't keep his opponent in guard - Euclides advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moura is trying to stand up here but Euclides is controlling him well.
Moura tries to roll over but Euclides keeps him under control.
Euclides looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Euclides wants to take a breather but Moura is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Euclides seems to be working for a kimura but Moura defends the submission attempt.
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Euclides is looking to advance position but Moura won't allow it.
Euclides is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moura is just riding it out for now. Euclides eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Euclides is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moura trying to hold on to Euclides's head to control him but Euclides postures up.
Euclides is working for a kimura here but Moura manages to reverse the position and he's now in Euclides's guard.
Euclides throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Euclides is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moura wants to improve his position but Euclides is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euclides looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moura tries to kick Euclides off but Euclides keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Euclides trying to control from half guard but Moura is working away.
Euclides is really struggling to control Moura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Euclides looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Euclides is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura is looking to escape.
Moura won't allow Euclides to pass to mount.
Euclides wants to control but Moura is keeping him busy.
Euclides is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Euclides works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moura is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitagoras Euclides dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moura misses with a series of wild punches.
Moura misses with a series of wild punches.
Moura throws a series of punches but Euclides avoids them all with ease.
Waldemar Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Euclides drives through with a takedown into Moura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Euclides from controlling successfully.
Euclides is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet.
Euclides wants to pass the guard but Moura is keeping the position.
Euclides stands and throws Moura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Euclides wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moura keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Euclides goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Euclides's guard! Nice work there by Moura!
Euclides is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura wants to get up but he can't break Euclides's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Euclides working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pitagoras Euclides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Euclides bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moura's guard.
Moura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Euclides trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Euclides pushes down on Moura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura wants to get back to his feet.
Euclides wants to work for an arm triangle but Moura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Euclides is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moura tries to kick Euclides off but Euclides keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Euclides seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Moura is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pitagoras Euclides!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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