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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergio Moraes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stephen Moraes fails with the takedown
so Sergio Moraes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sergio Moraes pushes down on Stephen Moraes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stephen Moraes is not content to let Sergio Moraes control the position.
Stephen Moraes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stephen Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Sergio Moraes is working for a kimura but Stephen Moraes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes trying to control here.
Stephen Moraes is not content to let Sergio Moraes control the position.
Sergio Moraes is really struggling to control Stephen Moraes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sergio Moraes moves into full mount! Stephen Moraes won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stephen Moraes is now in Sergio Moraes's guard. A big mistake from Sergio Moraes there, giving up the dominant position!
Sergio Moraes wants to control but Stephen Moraes passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stephen Moraes wants to advance to full mount but Sergio Moraes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stephen Moraes looking to sit in guard and control but Sergio Moraes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stephen Moraes keeping moving, preventing Sergio Moraes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes wants to pass the guard but Stephen Moraes is keeping the position.
Sergio Moraes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stephen Moraes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sergio Moraes trying to control but Stephen Moraes is working from the bottom.
Stephen Moraes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sergio Moraes uses it to pass to side control.
Stephen Moraes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sergio Moraes off and has taken his back!
Sergio Moraes tries to roll but Stephen Moraes sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sergio Moraes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stephen Moraes is trying to stick to Sergio Moraes's back but Sergio Moraes is turning into Stephen Moraes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stephen Moraes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes has his foot on Sergio Moraes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergio Moraes works his way back into a safe position though.
Sergio Moraes passes Stephen Moraes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Sergio Moraes wants to control but Stephen Moraes is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stephen Moraes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sergio Moraes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sergio Moraes trying to control from half guard but Stephen Moraes is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes is looking to improve his position.
Stephen Moraes is staying active underneath Sergio Moraes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sergio Moraes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sergio Moraes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stephen Moraes's head backwards.
Stephen Moraes shoots in and drives through. Sergio Moraes sprawls well.
Sergio Moraes forces Stephen Moraes back against the ropes and clinches.
Stephen Moraes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sergio Moraes to keep the fight standing.
Sergio Moraes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Moraes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sergio Moraes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sergio Moraes wants it to stay on the feet.
Sergio Moraes lands a really nice looking cross but Stephen Moraes seems unphased.
Donk. Sergio Moraes catches Stephen Moraes right on the button with a cross.
Sergio Moraes tries to clinch there but Stephen Moraes circles away.
Stephen Moraes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sergio Moraes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephen Moraes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sergio Moraes shoots in for a double leg but Stephen Moraes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergio Moraes slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephen Moraes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephen Moraes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sergio Moraes catches Stephen Moraes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sergio Moraes connects with a body shot.
Stephen Moraes swats away the attempt to clinch by Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sergio Moraes lands with a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephen Moraes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes tries to improve position but can't.
Stephen Moraes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sergio Moraes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stephen Moraes but great work by Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sergio Moraes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sergio Moraes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sergio Moraes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stephen Moraes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sergio Moraes trying to control the position but Stephen Moraes is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sergio Moraes trying to control the action but Stephen Moraes is working from the bottom.
Sergio Moraes taking a break here but Stephen Moraes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Stephen Moraes is trying to maintain the position but Sergio Moraes is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes is keen to just control but Stephen Moraes is a slippery customer.
Sergio Moraes wants to pass to mount but Stephen Moraes is defending the position.
Stephen Moraes tries to roll over but Sergio Moraes keeps him under control.
Sergio Moraes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephen Moraes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stephen Moraes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sergio Moraes passes to side control.
Sergio Moraes is looking to take a break and control but Stephen Moraes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Moraes dominated that round.
That's time! Sergio Moraes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sergio Moraes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephen Moraes somewhat.
Stephen Moraes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sergio Moraes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sergio Moraes scores with a hook to the body. Stephen Moraes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stephen Moraes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sergio Moraes counters with a single leg into guard. Stephen Moraes didn't expect that.
Sergio Moraes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephen Moraes is keeping the position for now.
Stephen Moraes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sergio Moraes controls the pace.
Sergio Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephen Moraes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stephen Moraes keeping moving, preventing Sergio Moraes from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sergio Moraes lands a head shot.
Stephen Moraes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Stephen Moraes is trying to control. Sergio Moraes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stephen Moraes seems to be working for a kimura but Sergio Moraes defends the submission attempt.
Stephen Moraes is working for a submission of some sort.
Sergio Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephen Moraes pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes trying to hold on to Stephen Moraes's head to control him but Stephen Moraes postures up.
Stephen Moraes is trying to work for a kimura but Sergio Moraes is defending well.
Sergio Moraes is refusing to be controlled, as Stephen Moraes sits in half guard.
Stephen Moraes tries to pass to full mount but Sergio Moraes defends it.
Stephen Moraes works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stephen Moraes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sergio Moraes is looking for a sweep.
Sergio Moraes regains half guard.
Stephen Moraes wants to work for an arm triangle but Sergio Moraes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sergio Moraes!
Stephen Moraes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sergio Moraes working to try and regain half guard.
Sergio Moraes prevents Stephen Moraes from taking his back.
Stephen Moraes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sergio Moraes is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sergio Moraes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stephen Moraes looking to secure an arm triangle but Sergio Moraes defends it well.
Stephen Moraes avoids the attempt from Sergio Moraes to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes looking to control but Sergio Moraes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sergio Moraes is trying to escape the mount.
Sergio Moraes has given up his back here. Will Stephen Moraes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stephen Moraes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sergio Moraes is defending well though. Stephen Moraes let's go of the attempt for now.
Stephen Moraes trying to control momentarily.
Stephen Moraes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sergio Moraes's chin but Sergio Moraes turns very nicely into Stephen Moraes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sergio Moraes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes trying to control but Stephen Moraes is working from the bottom.
Stephen Moraes looking for a guillotine here but Sergio Moraes defends easily.
Sergio Moraes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephen Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes pushes down on Stephen Moraes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sergio Moraes trying to control from half guard but Stephen Moraes is working away.
Sergio Moraes passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephen Moraes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergio Moraes will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Sergio Moraes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephen Moraes.
Stephen Moraes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephen Moraes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stephen Moraes looks for a takedown but Sergio Moraes sprawls well.
Stephen Moraes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephen Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Sergio Moraes shows good takedown defense.
Sergio Moraes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Moraes.
Sergio Moraes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stephen Moraes momentarily.
Sergio Moraes tests Stephen Moraes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sergio Moraes. No joy for Stephen Moraes on that attempt.
Stephen Moraes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Sergio Moraes - just one landing.
Stephen Moraes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sergio Moraes avoids it really well and circles away.
Sergio Moraes scores with a hook.
Stephen Moraes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sergio Moraes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sergio Moraes lunges at Stephen Moraes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stephen Moraes's hand.
Stephen Moraes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sergio Moraes's guard.
Sergio Moraes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephen Moraes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephen Moraes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sergio Moraes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephen Moraes defends well.
Sergio Moraes keeping full guard, as Stephen Moraes tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes working for submissions but it's allowed Stephen Moraes to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergio Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephen Moraes pulls his head out easily.
Stephen Moraes wants to pass to mount but Sergio Moraes is defending the position.
Stephen Moraes uses his free foot to push down on Sergio Moraes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sergio Moraes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes is squirming around, avoiding Stephen Moraes's attempts to control the action.
Stephen Moraes tries to take Sergio Moraes's back but instead Sergio Moraes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sergio Moraes trying to control but Stephen Moraes postures up.
Stephen Moraes wants to take a breather but Sergio Moraes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes is pressing down on Sergio Moraes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sergio Moraes is holding on for now.
Stephen Moraes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sergio Moraes regains half guard.
Stephen Moraes trying to control from half guard but Sergio Moraes is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes tries to get to full guard but Stephen Moraes has control of the leg.
Stephen Moraes is taking a breather. Sergio Moraes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sergio Moraes tries to roll over but Stephen Moraes keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stephen Moraes.
Sergio Moraes lands with an overhand left.
Sergio Moraes lands a jab to the nose.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes moves forwards but Sergio Moraes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stephen Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Sergio Moraes shows good takedown defense.
Sergio Moraes with a hook.
Stephen Moraes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sergio Moraes throws a good cross that connects.
Sergio Moraes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephen Moraes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good shot there by Sergio Moraes.
Stephen Moraes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sergio Moraes circles away.
Sergio Moraes lands a nice shot that snaps Stephen Moraes's head back.
Sergio Moraes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sergio Moraes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stephen Moraes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sergio Moraes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Sergio Moraes won't allow Stephen Moraes to sweep him here.
Sergio Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergio Moraes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephen Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephen Moraes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergio Moraes.
Sergio Moraes connects with a jab.
Sergio Moraes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sergio Moraes manages to pull guard.
Sergio Moraes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephen Moraes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephen Moraes wants to control from the top but Sergio Moraes keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stephen Moraes forces his way into half guard.
Sergio Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephen Moraes pulls his head out easily.
Sergio Moraes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Moraes wants to control but Sergio Moraes is keeping him busy.
Sergio Moraes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stephen Moraes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sergio Moraes keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephen Moraes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Moraes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sergio Moraes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Sergio Moraes!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Sergio Moraes!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Sergio Moraes!
Sergio Moraes wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Sergio Moraes 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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energy
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hype
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