PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Smashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smashem
vs
Moura

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Smashem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruben Moura!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smashem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura misses with a hook.
Moura wants to clinch.

Smashem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smashem is trying to pull guard but Moura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moura stalling against the cage.
Smashem looking to stall.

Moura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Moura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Moura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashem tries for a takedown but Moura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Smashem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch but Smashem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moura throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashem.
Smashem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smashem staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moura looks to throw the jab but Smashem is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Smashem on that attempt.
Moura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smashem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura fails to land with a series of punches.
Moura looking to land some kicks to the body here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moura working hard to break the clinch.
Moura is trying to pull guard but Smashem has him pressed against the cage.
Moura lands a good knee to the midsection. Smashem won't want to take too many of those.

Moura breaks from the clinch.
Smashem tries to clinch up.
Moura tries a head kick but it misses.
Smashem throws a leg kick but Moura moved away.
Moura tries to clinch but Smashem is having none of it.
Moura misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smashem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Smashem on that attempt.
Smashem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moura defends well and Smashem ends up having to push Moura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moura lands a damaging elbow.
Smashem is working for takedown but Moura is calmly controlling the position for now.

Moura manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Moura misses
and Smashem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Moura gets tackled into the cage by Smashem. Smashem maintains the clinch.

Moura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moura wants to clinch.
Smashem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura avoids the body shot from Smashem.
Nice body kick from Moura.
Moura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smashem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smashem fails with a takedown attempt.
Smashem is breathing heavily.
Smashem darts in looking for a takedown but Moura gets double underhooks and turns Smashem into the cage.

Moura breaks from the clinch.
Moura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smashem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moura pushes Smashem away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Moura dominated that round.
That's time! Smashem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smashem shoots in but Moura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moura tries to clinch but Smashem is having none of it.
Moura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smashem's head.
Moura misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Smashem on that attempt.
Smashem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moura swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Smashem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smashem tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Moura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moura.
Moura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Moura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Moura rushes Smashem and presses him up against the cage.

Moura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Moura misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura lands with a nice body kick.

Moura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moura.
Smashem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moura is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moura obliges.

Moura manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smashem if he has to take too many more of those.
Smashem goes for a double leg but Moura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moura continues to drive forward.
Moura is looking to control Smashem's arms but Smashem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moura has his back to the cage.
Moura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smashem takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Moura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura stuffs the takedown.
Moura throws a right and a left that both miss.

Moura darts in and clinches Smashem up against the cage.
Smashem avoiding damage as Moura throws knees to the body.
Moura slowing the pace effectively.
Smashem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smashem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smashem keeps control of Moura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moura breaks the clinch.
Smashem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moura's waist but Moura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smashem off to one side.

Moura clinches up with Smashem and pushes him back against the cage.
Smashem is trying to push Moura away but Moura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moura prevents the takedown attempt.
Smashem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moura'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.
Smashem tries to pull guard but Moura won't allow it.

Moura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruben Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura tries to bum rush Smashem with a series of wild strikes but Smashem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Moura closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch but Smashem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moura throws a sloppy head kick and Smashem moves out of range easily.
Moura throws a series of punches but Smashem avoids them all with ease.
Moura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smashem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moura closes the distance looking to clinch

and Smashem counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moura throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moura is pressed up against the cage. Smashem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moura down to the mat. Moura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smashem tries to clinch there but Moura circles away.
Ruben Moura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smashem shoots for a takedown but Moura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A slapping body kick lands there for Moura.
Moura looks to clinch
and Smashem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moura throws a nice looking combination but Smashem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smashem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moura - the referee stops the clock and Smashem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moura. Smashem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Moura clinches with his opponent.
Smashem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Moura looking to throw knees to the head but Smashem is blocking nicely.

Moura manages to break the clinch.
Moura throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smashem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smashem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moura's efforts to push away.
Moura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smashem is trying to push Moura away but Moura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Moura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura throws a series of punches but Smashem moves out of range.
Moura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smashem scores with a hook.
Moura lands a head kick!
Ruben Moura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moura misses with a double jab.
Moura slaps away a takedown attempt from Smashem, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Smashem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moura is looking to break free of the clinch but Smashem has double underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smashem. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smashem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moura walks away with a smile on his face. Smashem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Moura misses.
Smashem blocks a head kick by Moura.
Moura falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Smashem counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smashem throws a right hand that Moura ducks under and follows up with a left that Moura also avoids with ease.
Smashem looks to land a body kick but Moura moved away.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smashem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moura misses with a head kick.
Smashem shoots in looking for a takedown. Moura tries to sprawl out of it but Smashem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Smashem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura doesn't manage to clinch there - Smashem circles away.
Moura keeps the fight on the outside.
Moura throws a combination that misses
and Smashem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch but Smashem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smashem is looking to clinch.
Moura misses with a double jab

and Smashem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smashem.
Smashem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smashem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smashem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moura throws a series of punches but Smashem moves out of range.
Smashem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moura pinned against the cage. Moura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smashem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moura as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smashem slips a jab and a cross from Moura.
Moura throws a right hand that Smashem ducks under and follows up with a left that Smashem also avoids with ease.
Igor Smashem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moura is looking to clinch but Smashem is avoiding it.
Moura darts in trying to clinch
and Smashem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smashem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moura throws a jab when Smashem was well out of range.
Igor Smashem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Moura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smashem, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruben Moura.
Well Moura 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Ruben Moura!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ruben Moura!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ruben Moura!

Ruben Moura wins by unanimous decision!