Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#755 Boy v Guns
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ericsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ericsson lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Moura'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.
Moura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ericsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ericsson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ericsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ericsson defends well.#T1#
Ericsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moura's head.
Ericsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moura looking for subs off his back but Ericsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson winds up and cracks Moura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Moura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ericsson.
Ericsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ericsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Moura is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ericsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ericsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura wants to get back to full guard.
Moura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moura tries to get to full guard but Ericsson has control of the leg. #T3#
Ericsson working Moura over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ericsson connects with a nice short shot to Moura's temple.
Moura is trying to control but Ericsson passes into side control!
Moura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moura manages to get back to half guard.
Moura is pressing down on Ericsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ericsson preventing the sweep.
Ericsson landing with the ground and pound.
Ericsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Moura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ericsson's guard. #REVR#
Ericsson pulls Moura in close to prevent any damage.
Moura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moura trying to control but Ericsson is working from the bottom.
Ericsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ericsson is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
That's time! Moura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ericsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moura was covering up waiting for the punch and Ericsson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ericsson stands up over Moura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Moura has an active guard here but Ericsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ericsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Ericsson. #T1#
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ericsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ericsson 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.
Moura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ericsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ericsson's back!
Ericsson trying to control the action but Moura just sinks the hooks in.
The referee is taking a good look at Ericsson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Moura!
Ericsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moura softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ericsson tries to escape but Moura has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Moura has the hooks in. Ericsson is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Moura passes his arm under Ericsson's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Ericsson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL 204
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Moura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shifter on the side of the head. #TD2#
Shifter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moura is trying to defend but Shifter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shifter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moura! #SUB2#
Shifter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moura turns into him and now he's in Shifter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Shifter working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moura advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shifter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shifter tries to bench press Moura off him but Moura keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura working the body and head with strikes.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shifter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moura defends well.#SUB2#
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moura has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Moura manages to pass to side control!
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moura working the head with strikes.
Moura wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Moura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Moura is putting a hurting on Shifter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shifter some visible discomfort.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moura cracks Shifter with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SUB#
Moura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shifter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Moura'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.
Shifter has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Moura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shifter is just riding it out for now. Moura eventually gives up the hold.
Moura is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Moura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shifter tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Moura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Shifter is rocked!
Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shifter is still in real trouble! Can Moura finish him?#SUB2#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Shifter seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow.
Moura is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shifter is hurt! He's hurt bad - Moura fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shifter from any more punishment! Congratulations to Moura! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rickson Moura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moura keeps the fight on the outside.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Moura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Moura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan lands a jab to Moura's midsection.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moura scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan misses with the combination. #KD#
Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Moura tumbling to the mat! Ryan takes a step backwards and waves Moura back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Rickson Moura has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moura.#TD2#
Moura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Moura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ryan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Moura working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Moura tries for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Moura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Moura landing a few strikes.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan is not content to let Moura control the position.
Moura controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Moura 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.
Ryan is positioning himself well to prevent Moura advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Moura sits in half guard.
Ryan trying to hold on to Moura's head to control him but Moura postures up.
Moura prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Moura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Moura landing strikes from the mount.
Moura lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Moura connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Moura loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ryan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Moura land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Moura stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFN#57 Muller vs Trew
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Nicomachus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Moura feints and as Nicomachus raises his hands in defense, Moura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moura throws a big right hand that misses.
Moura looking to sit in guard and control but Nicomachus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nicomachus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura managing to control the position.
Nicomachus is working Moura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nicomachus landing some decent shots from guard.
Nicomachus throws a strike but Moura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nicomachus keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
Nicomachus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there. #T1#
Nicomachus lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Moura won't allow Nicomachus to sweep him here.
Nicomachus striking from his own guard.
Nicomachus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura with a nice head shot there.
Nicomachus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
Moura tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicomachus is retaining full guard.
Moura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Nicomachus kicks Moura off and gets to his feet.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicomachus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2##TD2#
Moura gets the takedown into side control.
Nicomachus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moura off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura trying to control but not successfully.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nicomachus.
Nicomachus is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Moura. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Moura just trying to survive but Nicomachus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moura rolls, trying to escape but Nicomachus keeps control of the position.
Moura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nicomachus's guard. Nice work there by Moura.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nicomachus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura cracks Nicomachus with a solid left hand.#T3#
Moura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nicomachus keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Nicomachus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moura advances position into side control!
Nicomachus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Moura trying to control the action but Nicomachus is working from the bottom.
Nicomachus is trying to get back to half guard.
Nicomachus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nicomachus is not content to let Moura control the position.
Moura prevents Nicomachus from improving his position.
Nicomachus is working hard here to advance position.
Nicomachus manages to get to full guard.
Moura wants to control from the top but Nicomachus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicomachus circles away.
Moura cracks Nicomachus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicomachus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicomachus. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicomachus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicomachus can pounce on him.
Nicomachus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura staying out of range there.
Nicomachus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Nicomachus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moura checks a low kick from Nicomachus.
Moura checks a leg kick nicely.
Nicomachus thuds his right hand into Moura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicomachus.
A combination from Nicomachus does no damage.
Nicomachus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicomachus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nicomachus wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Moura gets a takedown into half guard.
Nicomachus tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.#T1#
Nicomachus gets full guard.
Moura with a nice head shot there.
Moura trying to control but Nicomachus is working from the bottom.
Nicomachus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nicomachus tries to strike from the bottom.
Nicomachus trying to control the position.
Nicomachus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicomachus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nicomachus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nicomachus's head.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicomachus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicomachus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moura trying to control but Nicomachus is working from the bottom.
Nicomachus scores with a nice shot.
Moura preventing the sweep.
Nicomachus trying to keep a closed guard but Moura is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nicomachus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
Nicomachus misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nicomachus throws a leg kick that misses.
Nicomachus tries a low kick but Moura avoids it.
Moura throws a lazy right hand but Nicomachus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aristotle Nicomachus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura checks a low kick from Nicomachus.
Moura misses with a hook.
Moura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nicomachus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moura checks a leg kick.
Moura darts in looking for a takedown but Nicomachus gets double underhooks and turns Moura into the cage.
Nicomachus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aristotle Nicomachus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura throws a good cross that connects.
Moura scores with a nice right hand.
Moura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicomachus lands with a hook. Moura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicomachus, right into the meat. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicomachus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aristotle Nicomachus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicomachus cracks Moura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nicomachus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nicomachus defends it well.
Nicomachus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura checks a leg kick.
Jab from Moura.
A low kick from Nicomachus misses #TD2#
and Moura counters with a single leg into guard. Nicomachus didn't expect that.
Nicomachus trying to strike off his back.
Moura wants to control from the top but Nicomachus keeps moving.
Moura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nicomachus keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
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 Aristotle Nicomachus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nicomachus lands with a right hand.
Moura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicomachus sizes up Moura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moura throws a looping overhand right but Nicomachus ducks down to avoid it.
Nicomachus slips under a jab from Moura.
Nicomachus connects with a leg kick. Moura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicomachus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicomachus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moura takes a swing at Nicomachus's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Nicomachus there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moura throws a nice looking combination but Nicomachus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moura feints a jab promting Nicomachus to slip. Moura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nicomachus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicomachus.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicomachus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nicomachus throws a jab but it's blocked by Moura.
A left lands for Moura.
Good work by Moura as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Moura feints and as Nicomachus raises his hands in defense, Moura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicomachus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nicomachus is refusing to be controlled, as Moura sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Moura.
Moura prevents Nicomachus from improving his position.
Nicomachus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moura passes Nicomachus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moura working the head and body with strikes.
Rickson Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moura wants to control but Nicomachus is keeping him busy.
Nicomachus is trying to get back to full guard.
Nicomachus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moura wants to pass the guard but Nicomachus is defending well.
Moura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moura working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura winds up and cracks Nicomachus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nicomachus tries to kick Moura off but Moura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Nicomachus wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moura controlling the action here.
Rickson Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura is looking to advance position but Nicomachus won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicomachus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nicomachus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicomachus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nicomachus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moura blocks the strikes from Nicomachus. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Nicomachus.
Moura needs to keep his hands up - Nicomachus had a free shot at his head there.
Nicomachus scores with a jab.
Moura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicomachus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nicomachus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moura.
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicomachus takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Nicomachus connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicomachus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moura.
Nicomachus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicomachus lands the left hand.
Moura scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Moura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nicomachus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Nicomachus!
Aristotle Nicomachus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFN#54 Barca vs Ridgeway
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Laloosh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moura lands a jab to Laloosh's midsection.#TD2#
Laloosh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laloosh moves into full mount!
Laloosh wants to control the pace but Moura is squirming around nicely.
Laloosh throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moura because Laloosh loaded up on that one.
Moura taking shots to the head.
Laloosh wants to control the pace but Moura is squirming around nicely.
Moura blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura tries to reverse the position but Laloosh maintains control.#T1#
Laloosh tries to control but Moura wriggling away.
Laloosh avoids the attempt from Moura to control.
Moura regains half guard.
Moura is controlling Laloosh's trapped leg to prevent Laloosh from advancing to side control.
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laloosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laloosh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laloosh 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.
Laloosh wants to control but Moura is keeping him busy.
Laloosh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moura's head.
Moura trying to hold on to Laloosh's head to control him but Laloosh postures up.
Laloosh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moura wants to control but Laloosh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Laloosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moura is trying to control but Laloosh manages to pass to mount! #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laloosh working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Moura slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
My spies in Training Center inform me that Laloosh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laloosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moura is pressing down on Laloosh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laloosh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moura works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Laloosh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh stopping the sweep attempt from Moura.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laloosh lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Laloosh 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#
Laloosh wants to clinch.
Moura circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Moura 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.
Laloosh is wriggling around but Moura manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Moura wants to take a breather but Laloosh is having none of it.
Laloosh wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh missing with punches from the bottom.
Laloosh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Moura is keen to just control but Laloosh is a slippery customer.#T1#
Moura is just content to waste time from the top position. Laloosh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laloosh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moura being controlled here momentarily.
Moura stands and throws Laloosh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laloosh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Laloosh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moura trying to control the position but Laloosh is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moura scoring with punches and elbows.
Laloosh can't do much from the bottom here.
Laloosh is trying to get back to half guard.
Moura lands a few punches from side control.
Moura scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Moura is putting a hurting on Laloosh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laloosh tries to bench press Moura off him but Moura keeps the position.
Moura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Laloosh is looking for a sweep.
Moura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laloosh down.
Moura is staying tight to Laloosh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laloosh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuke Laloosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laloosh wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well, if Moura 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.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laloosh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laloosh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moura is working away from the top position though.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moura is trying to control the action in half guard but Laloosh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that second round.
That's time! Moura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Moura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laloosh's guard.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Laloosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Laloosh, not yet.
Moura trying to control but Laloosh is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura postures up.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura stands and throws Laloosh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laloosh is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Moura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laloosh down.
Laloosh is not content to let Moura control the position.
Moura working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moura working away.
Moura grinds an elbow into Laloosh's temple.
Laloosh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moura is keen to just control but Laloosh is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laloosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Moura prevents Laloosh from improving his position.
Laloosh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Laloosh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laloosh!
Moura landing shots from mount.
Laloosh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laloosh is squirming around, avoiding Moura's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Laloosh is rocked!#T4#
Moura content just to control the position here.
Laloosh tries to reverse the position but Moura maintains control.
Laloosh's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Moura lands a heavy elbow.
Laloosh is still in real trouble! Can Moura finish him?
Moura wants to control the pace but Laloosh is squirming around nicely.
Moura 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.
Moura controlling from mount.
Laloosh seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Moura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moura 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura!
Our winner, Rickson Moura, 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.

Event: GC 232
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Thacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thacker scores with a three punch combo!
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thacker tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thacker to the ground. Thacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Moura avoids it with no problem.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Moura moved away.
A swing and a miss from Moura.
Moura blocks a jab.
Moura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Thacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thacker under the eye.
Moura looks to score with a jab to the body but Thacker is just out of range.
Thacker misses with the combination.
Moura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker works the jab nicely.
Thacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker slips a jab from Moura.
A big left from Moura misses.
Good exchange - Moura coming out on top.#T1#
Moura has his takedown stuffed
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker thuds his right hand into Moura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Moura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thacker on his heels. He'll look to pass Thacker's guard now, I'm sure.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thacker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thacker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Moura is trying to control. Thacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thacker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Moura is looking to advance position but Thacker won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moura looks to land a strike but Thacker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moura controlling from the top position.
Moura won't allow Thacker to sweep him here. #T3#
Moura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thacker is pulling down on Moura's head to control his posture.
Moura 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.
Moura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.
Thacker works the jab nicely.#TD#
Moura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moura stalling. #T4#
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thacker taking some punishment here, with Moura in his half guard.
Moura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moura passes to full mount!
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!
Moura avoids the attempt from Thacker to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rickson Moura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thacker defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker dips to his left and cracks Moura with an uppercut!
Moura lands a head shot.
Thacker sizes up Moura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moura misses with an uppercut. Thacker saw that one coming.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thacker circles away.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thacker defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thacker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thacker slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Thacker.#T1#
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Moura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thacker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moura passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Rickson Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moura passes into side control, despite Thacker's attempt to control the position.
Thacker is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Moura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Thacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thacker is trying to control Moura's posture but Moura avoids it.
Moura with the ground and pound but Thacker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Moura uses his free foot to push down on Thacker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thacker.
Thacker regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura 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. #T3#
Thacker is not content to let Moura control the position.
Well, if Moura 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.
Moura trying to control from Thacker's half guard. Thacker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thacker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura is really struggling to control Thacker but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Rickson Moura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moura back to the cage. Thacker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moura.
Thacker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thacker.
Thacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thacker as he avoids it easily.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a left to the body.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thacker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Moura as he checks the leg kick.
Moura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thacker on the side of the head.
Moura just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Moura looks for a takedown but Thacker sprawls well.
Moura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thacker.
Moura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker lands a right hook to the body.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moura blocks a jab.
Moura moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Moura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Moura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Moura.
Moura tries to counter with a takedown but Thacker is quick to defend against it.
Thacker punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A cross from Thacker lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker misses with an uppercut.
Moura misses with a hook. Thacker ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Moura scores with a takedown into Thacker's guard.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura throws a strike but Thacker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Moura looking for a guillotine here but Thacker defends easily.
Thacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Moura throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thacker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thacker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Moura wants to control from the top but Thacker keeps moving.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickson Moura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Thacker.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moura'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.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura!
An out of breath Rickson Moura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 224
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Moura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moura lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.#TD#
Moura scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.#SUB2#
Garcia has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Moura postures up.
Moura content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Moura pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Moura pushes his legs off easily.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garcia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moura stacks Garcia 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 Moura!
Garcia wants to control but Moura postures up.#SUB#
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moura working away.
The referee asks Moura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Moura trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Moura 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.
Moura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Garcia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moura controls the position.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Moura keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #SUB#
Moura swings around for an armbar but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moura's guard.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Moura working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Garcia is working Moura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Moura looking to control. #SUB#
Moura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garcia has picked Moura up and slammed him! Moura can't keep hold of the triangle and Garcia manages to pass to side control!
Moura struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcia tries to stand but Moura is controlling his head. #T4#
Moura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moura wants to get back to full guard.
Moura is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Moura tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moura is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia passes Moura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garcia working Moura over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Moura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Moura getting side control.
Moura working Garcia over with strikes. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Moura is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Moura is working hard here to advance position.
Moura working the head and body with strikes.
Moura misses with a head shot. Garcia uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moura wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #T1#
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moura's guard. #REVB#
Garcia won't allow Moura to sweep him here.
Rickson Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Garcia has passed into half guard! #T2#
Garcia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia prevents Moura from improving his position.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Moura dodges it nicely.
Garcia prevents Moura from improving his position.
Moura is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moura avoid being mounted?
Moura wants to get back to full guard.
Moura is not content to let Garcia control the position.#T3#
Garcia slips a nice elbow through Moura's hands, connecting with Moura's forehead.
Moura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been informed that Garcia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia 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.
Moura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Moura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Garcia escapes and throws Moura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Moura is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia trying to control the position but Moura is working away.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moura is looking for a sweep.
Garcia landing a few strikes.
Moura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Moura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Moura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garcia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moura is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Moura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moura wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia missing with punches from the bottom.
Moura misses with a head shot. Garcia uses the momentum to regain guard.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Moura is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moura trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Moura looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moura slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moura connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is not content to let Moura control the position.#T2#
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Moura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moura pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moura winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Moura wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Moura throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Moura looking for subs off his back but Garcia has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moura trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Garcia trying to control the action but Moura is working from the bottom.
Moura moves into full guard.
Moura has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rickson Moura.
I think Moura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 216
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Erikson .
Erikson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Erikson cracks the inside of Moura's front leg.
Moura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moura blocks a low kick nicely.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erikson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Moura blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Moura.#T1#
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson misses with the combination.
Erikson throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Moura throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Erikson counters with a quick kick to the body but Moura blocks it.
Erikson dips to his left and cracks Moura with an uppercut!
Moura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Erikson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura throws an overhand right that lands on Erikson 's shoulder, as Erikson tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Erikson was looking to counter with a kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Leif Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Nice cross by Erikson .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Erikson .
Erikson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Moura moves out of range easily.
Moura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Moura's head but Moura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Moura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moura.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Erikson lands a high kick to the side of Moura's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Erikson dives into guard, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura looking to control.
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Moura.#T4#
Moura trying to control the position.
Moura being controlled here, momentarily.
Moura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erikson trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moura punching from the bottom - just letting Erikson know he's still in a fight. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erikson misses with a hook.
Moura slips under a jab from Erikson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moura slips a straight right by Erikson .
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moura with the counter takedown but Erikson avoids it easily.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Moura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erikson defends it well.
Erikson fails to land with a series of punches.
Erikson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moura at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson feints and then cracks Moura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moura down.
Erikson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moura.
Moura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A cross from Erikson lands.
Moura jabs at Erikson 's body.
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Moura is out of range.
Moura with the counter takedown but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Erikson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moura working over Erikson with some ground and pound. Erikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Erikson wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moura is working away from the top position though.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erikson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Moura tries to pass to full mount but Erikson defends it. #SUB2#
Moura trying to work for an americana but Erikson has managed to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Moura is trying to control but can't.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura is trying to control but Erikson manages to pass to mount!
Erikson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moura tries to reverse the position but Erikson maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moura trying to hold on to Erikson 's head to control him but Erikson postures up. #T3#
Moura tries to roll over but Erikson keeps him under control.
Moura wants to control but Erikson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Erikson there.
Rickson Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura is trying to control but can't.
Erikson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Moura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erikson pulls his head out easily.
Moura wants to control but Erikson passes into side.
Moura tries to bench press Erikson off him but Erikson keeps the position. #T4##SU#
Erikson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moura loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Erikson throws a big counter combination but Moura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Erikson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moura swinging wildly here.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Erikson .
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erikson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Erikson throws the left hand but Moura avoids the punch easily.
Moura misses with a takedown
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moura throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Moura.
Moura checks a leg kick nicely.
Erikson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erikson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moura eats them both and turns towards Erikson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leif Erikson is winning the standup battle so far.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moura's hands.
Moura avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.#T1#
Erikson lands with an overhand left.
Moura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moura duly obliges.
Erikson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moura.
Moura checks a leg kick.
Erikson connects with a solid leg kick.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Moura moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Moura shoots in.
Moura moves away from the strike by Erikson .
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Erikson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moura moves out of range of the body kick.
Moura lands a slapping body shot.
Rickson Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Erikson misses.
Moura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Moura is out of range.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Moura moves out of range.
Erikson misses the jab.
Moura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erikson .
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
Moura throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Erikson won't be happy with that.
Moura trying to control the action but Erikson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Erikson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura advances to mount.
Erikson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moura sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Moura landing strikes from the mount and Erikson is in trouble!
Moura misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Erikson looks a forlorn figure.
Erikson is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Erikson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moura misses with a head shot.
Moura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moura looking to ground and pound but Erikson is blocking nicely.
Moura lands with some strikes.
Erikson is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Erikson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Erikson tries to hold on but Moura pushes him away.
Moura throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Erikson because Moura loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rickson Moura.
I think Erikson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Erikson !
Our winner, Leif Erikson , 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.

Event: GC 208
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Dassler has a takedown stuffed.
Moura throws the left hand but Dassler avoids the punch easily.
Dassler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moura sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moura, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Moura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Dassler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moura sprawls well. Moura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Dassler slips a jab from Moura.
Dassler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moura sprawls and moves away.
Dassler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura working the head with strikes.
Moura grinds an elbow into Dassler's temple.
Dassler tries to buck Moura off but Moura is having none of it.
Moura cracks Dassler with a big right hand but Dassler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dassler is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Moura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dassler, who protects the arm well.
Moura trying to control the action but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Dassler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura keeping control of the position.
Moura manages to get to full guard.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Moura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dassler is aware though and is defending well.
Dassler throws an elbow that misses. Moura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dassler's guard. Nice move by Moura!#REVB#
Moura trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Dassler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Dassler has an active guard here but Moura has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Moura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dassler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dassler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dassler.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moura passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Moura is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Dassler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dassler regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dassler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dassler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Moura trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Moura won't allow Dassler to sweep him here.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dassler.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moura is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Moura circles away and we're back to standing.
Moura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Dassler has closed the distance and engaged Moura in a clinch.
Dassler blocks a body shot from Moura.
Dassler blocks an uppercut.
Moura misses with the head strike.
Dassler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Moura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Dassler looking for a triangle here. Moura is fighting it but it looks tight! Dassler pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Moura is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rudi Dassler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rudi Dassler thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Moura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moura takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Arjuna gets tackled into the cage by Moura. Moura maintains the clinch.
Arjuna lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arjuna after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Moura throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. #BC2#
Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna slips under a jab.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it.#T1#
Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Rickson Moura has been cut.
Arjuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arjuna there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot.
Arjuna moves forwards but Moura connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Moura there.
Moura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moura lands with a shot to the body.
Arjuna moves out of range as Moura strikes.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it.
Arjuna moves out of range as Moura strikes.
Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arjuna feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura digs a good body shot into Arjuna's ribs.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arjuna pushes Moura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moura's elbow.
Nice body punch from Arjuna.
A short right from Moura. #BC2#
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Moura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Moura dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Moura misses.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moura throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rickson Moura's cut.
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#
Moura swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moura missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rickson Moura is winning the standup battle so far.
Moura throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body.
Moura dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moura duly obliges.
Arjuna slips a jab from Moura.#T1#
Moura tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moura! Arjuna lets Moura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Moura is rocked!
Moura moves to clinch but Arjuna breaks away
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body.
Moura throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it.
Moura misses with a straight right.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Moura throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moura! Arjuna lets Moura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna!
During a confident post fight interview, Rama Arjuna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#114 Hoffman vs Chigg
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Struja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Struja scores with a jab to the body.
Struja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moura swings widly with a right hand
and Struja counters with a left and a right that stings Moura.
Struja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moura's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Struja enables Moura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Struja manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura is working Struja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Struja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moura.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Struja.
Moura works over Struja with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura stands up over Struja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Moura throws a strike but Struja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Struja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Struja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Struja throws a big elbow that misses.
Struja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Struja is posturing up here but Moura has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Struja tries to roll out but it's too tight and Struja has to tap! Slick submission there by Moura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Aspire 92: Tsoko v Mayhem
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Okah misses with a right hand
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Moura digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura scores with a hook to the body. Okah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Moura lands with a shot to the body.
Okah misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Moura counters with a shoot takedown. Okah fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Okah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Okah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Moura tries to pull guard but Okah won't allow it.
Moura jumps guard but Okah stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moura fails to land.
A short left from Okah.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Okah tries to work over Moura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moura jumps guard but Okah stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okah is defending well.
Okah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moura.#BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moura's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura with the counter takedown but Okah avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Moura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Okah.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Moura misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Okah misses its target.
Okah feints and then cracks Moura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moura down.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moura.
Moura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah is looking to counter punch.
Moura tries for a takedown but Okah circles away easily
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Moura thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moura on the side of the head.
Moura moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah lunges at Moura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moura's hand.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moura takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Moura misses
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okah fails to land with a series of punches.
Okah punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okah throws a leg kick which misses Moura's front leg but catches the back leg as Moura tries to avoid it.
Moura connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Okah is looking to slow Moura down with leg kicks.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Moura slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Moura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okah rather than just go for the knockout.
Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Okah.
Okah missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control.
Okah gets back to half guard.
Okah is holding on to half guard well.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Okah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Okah manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okah holds on and takes a little breather.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura distracts Okah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okah is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea.
Okah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okah working a defensive guard here.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moura is fighting to break Okah's control of his arms but Okah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well.
Moura ducks right into an uppercut from Okah.
A big left from Okah misses. #T3#
Okah avoids the body shot from Moura.
Moura blocks a jab.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
and Moura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Okah shows good takedown defense.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okah delivers a nice body kick.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okah but Okah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okah defends it nicely.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.#T4#
Okah tests Moura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moura misses with a looping left.
Okah misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okah pinned against the cage. Okah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moura avoids a kick to the body.
Okah throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Okah tries to kick Moura off in order to stand up. Moura Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Okah tries to improve position but can't.
Okah struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Okah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Okah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Okah is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okah keeping hold of Moura's head, controlling as best he can.
Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okah wants to get back to full guard.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Okah's head.
Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moura is thwarting Okah's attempts to control the position.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Okah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Okah is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moura slips a nice elbow through Okah's hands, connecting with Okah's forehead.
Moura wants to take a breather but Okah is having none of it.
Moura working over Okah with some ground and pound. Okah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moura is nestled in close to Okah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okah is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okah avoid being mounted?
Moura working the head and body with strikes.
Okah is doing well to control the position and prevent Moura from advancing to side control.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moura connects with a nice short shot to Okah's temple. #T3#
Moura with the ground and pound but Okah uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Moura trying to control but Okah is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okah working a defensive guard but Moura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Okah is trying to control Moura's posture but Moura avoids it.
Moura working the body and head with strikes.
Okah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Moura is working Okah over with some ground and pound from side control.
Okah is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Okah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moura tries to advance position but instead Okah slips a leg back in to half guard.
Moura is thwarting Okah's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rickson Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Moura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Our winner, Ghazi Okah, 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.

Event: Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Moura cracks Montana with an open hand slap.
Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura shoots in for a double leg but Montana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Moura looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well.
Leon Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Moura. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Montana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Moura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moura swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Moura forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montana counters with a body kick that stops Moura in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown but Montana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Montana was looking to counter with a kick there.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Moura digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moura swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Moura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montana on the side of the head.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Montana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moura digs a good body shot into Montana's ribs.
Moura connects with a body shot.
Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moura works Montana's body with a nice hook.
Montana stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Montana slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montana's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Moura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though.
Moura misses with a jab to the body
and Montana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montana slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Montana tries to sprawl but Moura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura wants to free his trapped foot but Montana is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montana defending well though.
Moura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montana's head.
Well, if Moura 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.
Moura is nestled in close to Montana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moura is keen to just control but Montana is a slippery customer.
Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Montana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Montana moves into full guard.
Moura works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moura is working away from the top position though.
Moura prevents Montana from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Moura. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moura just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMontana.
Leon Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4##TD2#
Moura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.#SUB2#
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Montana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura working the ground and pound but Montana is defending the strikes.
Montana is not content to let Moura control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Moura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Moura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moura scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one.
Moura moves to clinch but Montana breaks away
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montana rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Montana.#T1##CL2#
Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Montana stops a takedown attempt from Moura. #TD2#
Moura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Montana uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura wants to sweep here but Montana controlling him for the moment.
Leon Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moura is trying to control the position but Montana postures up.
Moura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Montana has passed into side control.
Moura is looking for a sweep.
Moura wants to control but Montana postures up.
Moura tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position.
Moura can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Moura is looking to reverse the position.
Moura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana trying to control the pace.
Moura is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard.
Montana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moura is looking for a sweep. Montana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
Leon Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montana defends well and Moura ends up having to push Montana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Montana.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Montana.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Aspire 83: Souvlaki v Green
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Good exchange - Moura coming out on top.
Moura throws a body punch but Mu moves out of range.
Moura wants to clinch up but Mu keeps it at a distance.
Moura connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Mu.
Mu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moura's calf.
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mu tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mu to the ground. Mu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura misses with a body shot.
Moura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mu counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Moura throws a shot from downtown. Mu moves away and avoids it.
Mu cracks Moura with an open hand slap.
Mu throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Moura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moura. #BC2#
Mu breaks from the clinch.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
That kick from Mu tenderised Moura's leg. Moura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mu.
Mu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mu misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mu won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Mu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Mu lands.
Mu throws a looping overhand right but Moura ducks down to avoid it.
Moura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mu.
Mu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moura misses with a body shot.
Mu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3##CL#
Moura gets a clinch.
Mu lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Moura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moura lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Moura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mu uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mu wants to pass the guard but Moura is keeping the position.
Moura controls Mu momentarily but Mu frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Moura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mu wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Mu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Moura working for a triangle but Mu defends it easily.
Moura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but He Mu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Moura looks to throw the jab but Mu is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moura.
Mu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Mu drives through and clinches with Moura against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moura jumps guard.
Moura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mu controls the pace.
Moura is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Mu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Moura has his feet on Mu's thighs here. He's pushed Mu off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Moura!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 79: Hardy v Warror
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson moves to clinch but Moura breaks away #TD#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peterson won't be happy with that.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Moura is dominant here and he's now got Peterson's back!
Peterson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Moura wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
Peterson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Peterson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Moura off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Moura controlling from the back.
Peterson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Moura scores with strikes from the back.
Moura lands shots from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Moura. #T1#
Peterson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Peterson is taking damage to the body and head.
Peterson trying to get back to his feet but Moura is in full control for now.
Moura punishes Peterson with strikes from the back mount.
Moura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Moura has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Peterson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Moura gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Aspire 68: Brophy v Adams
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Moura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Tyrone Jones shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Moura shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyrone Jones's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyrone Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there. #T1#
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moura's guard. #REVB#
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Tyrone Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Moura has his foot on Tyrone Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrone Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyrone Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moura being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moura has his foot on Tyrone Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrone Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Tyrone Jones looking to pass the guard.
Tyrone Jones 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moura blocks a jab.
Moura tries to counter with a takedown but Tyrone Jones is quick to defend against it.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Moura scores with a takedown into Tyrone Jones's guard.
Tyrone Jones is pulling down on Moura's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Moura is trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones postures up. #T4##SUB#
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyrone Jones is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyrone Jones wants to pass the guard but Moura is keeping the position.
Tyrone Jones content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrone Jones leaves Moura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moura moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Moura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Tyrone Jones misses #TD#
so Moura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyrone Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moura won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Moura postures up.
Tyrone Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrone Jones has wrist control.
Tyrone Jones is controlling Moura's posture.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyrone Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Tyrone Jones misses #TD#
and Moura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moura.
Rickson Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyrone Jones pulls Moura in close to prevent any damage.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrone Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Tyrone Jones is trying to keep Moura in close.
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.
Moura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moura throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrone Jones pulls Moura in close to his closed guard and prevents Moura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones pulls Moura in close to prevent any damage.
Tyrone Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyrone Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick #TD#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
Moura tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Tyrone Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura trying to control the action but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones regains half guard.
Tyrone Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyrone Jones defending well though.
Moura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Moura counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Tyrone Jones gets a clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moura fails to pull guard.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Moura avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tyrone Jones.
Moura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyrone Jones smiles and moves away.
Moura moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Moura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyrone Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moura.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
A quick step to the side and Moura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Moura takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Moura feinted with a counter takedown.
Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyrone Jones pinned against the cage. Tyrone Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Moura's leg. Moura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyrone Jones!
Tyrone Jones manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Moura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyrone Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Moura from advancing position.
Moura 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.
Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Tyrone Jones is pressing down on Moura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Moura is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Moura wants to control but Tyrone Jones is keeping busy.
Tyrone Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Moura trying to control but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Still in half guard, Tyrone Jones seems content to control.
More stalling from Tyrone Jones.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Tyrone Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Moura is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Moura blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Moura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Moura.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moura has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrone Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones 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.

Event: Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Beddo misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Beddo.
Moura throws a jab but it's blocked by Beddo.
Beddo throws out a leg kick but Moura moves out of range and Beddo only half commits.
Moura swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beddo.
Moura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Moura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beddo is looking to regain half guard here but Moura keeps moving and retains side control.
Beddo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moura's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beddo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beddo is controlling Moura's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow.
Beddo trying to hold on to Moura's head to control him but Moura postures up.
Beddo won't allow Moura to pass to mount.
Moura slips a nice elbow through Beddo's hands, connecting with Beddo's forehead.
Beddo wants to get back to full guard.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beddo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beddo keeping hold of Moura's head, controlling as best he can.
Moura 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.
Beddo tries to get to full guard but Moura has control of the leg.
Moura lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Moura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beddo defends it well. #T2#
Moura is pressing down on Beddo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beddo is holding on for now.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moura 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.
Beddo tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Beddo trying to hold on to Moura's head to control him but Moura postures up.
Beddo is trying to get back to full guard.
Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beddo wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Moura is keen to just control but Beddo is a slippery customer.
Beddo taking some punishment here, with Moura in his half guard.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moura prevents Beddo from improving his position.
Beddo is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beddo avoid being mounted?
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Beddo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beddo has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Moura.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beddo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moura's back!
Beddo is trying to stick to Moura's back but Moura is turning into Beddo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beddo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moura.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Beddo.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beddo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Beddo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura throwing strikes from guard but Beddo blocks nicely.
Moura with a nice head shot there.
Beddo keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Beddo looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Moura postures up.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beddo.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beddo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beddo tries a head kick but it misses.
Moura with a poor takedown
and Beddo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beddo lands the left hand.#CL#
Beddo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Beddo on the inside.
Beddo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Beddo fails to land.
Moura is working for takedown but Beddo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moura working aggressively here.
Moura wants a takedown.
Philo Beddo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.#BC#
Beddo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beddo avoids the body shot from Moura.
Beddo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Beddo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beddo defends well and Moura ends up having to push Beddo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beddo misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moura moves away from the strike by Beddo.
Beddo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Moura moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Moura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beddo can't fight it off and eventually Moura manages to take the fight to the floor. Beddo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Beddo has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Moura won't allow Beddo to sweep him here.
Moura wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.
Moura is working Beddo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Beddo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo can't keep his opponent in guard - Moura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moura is trying to control. Beddo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beddo wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well. #T3#
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beddo keeps working.
Beddo is looking to improve his position.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beddo tries to get to full guard but Moura has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beddo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rickson Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beddo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beddo has control of Moura's left arm, preventing Moura from doing any damage.
Beddo looking to control. #T4#
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Beddo has wrist control.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.
Beddo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beddo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Beddo is adopting a defensive guard.
Moura looking to pass the guard.
Moura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philo Beddo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Moura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beddo wants to clinch.
Moura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beddo throws a right hand that Moura ducks under and follows up with a left that Moura also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beddo.
Moura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beddo lands an overhand right.
Moura tries to clinch up but Beddo circles away and keeps his distance.
Philo Beddo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beddo.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beddo defends it well.
Beddo misses with a body kick.
Moura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beddo misses with a hook.#T1#
Beddo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Philo Beddo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura thuds a left hand into Beddo's body.
Beddo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura dodges the punch combination from Beddo.
Beddo just misses with a punch to the body.
Beddo stuffs the takedown.
Beddo misses with a body shot.
Beddo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beddo rather than just go for the knockout.
Beddo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moura under the eye.
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beddo avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Moura shoots for a takedown but Beddo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Philo Beddo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddo digs a good hook to Moura's body.
Beddo looks to land a combination but Moura avoids it well.
Beddo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beddo throws a lazy right hand but Moura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beddo lands with a cross.
Beddo falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beddo wants to get back to his feet but Moura passes into half guard. #T3##REVR#
Moura prevents Beddo from improving his position.
Beddo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moura.
Moura trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom.
Beddo is looking for a sweep. Moura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moura trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom.
Moura lands with a punch from half guard.
Beddo is staying active underneath Moura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moura thows a huge punch but Beddo dodges it nicely.
Beddo is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Moura trying to control the pace.
Beddo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moura is nestled in close to Beddo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moura trying to control from half guard but Beddo is working away.
Beddo tries to get to full guard but Moura has control of the leg. #ES#
Beddo pushes Moura off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Beddo rushes Moura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beddo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo!
After the big win, Philo Beddo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Aspire 48: James vs Moura
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Moura misses with a takedown
letting James counter with a right hand.
Moura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Moura scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Moura moves into the clinch.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Moura controls his hands.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Gerrald James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Moura. #T1#
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moura wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from James.
James pushes Moura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from James.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Moura has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moura tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Moura jumps guard but James stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moura tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Moura drops back down to his feet.
James tries a body shot but Moura blocks it.
Moura is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moura misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moura's knee momentarily.#T2#
James blocks a jab.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
Moura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
Moura misses with a looping left.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura with a poor takedown
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Moura swings widly with a right hand
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moura misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Moura throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Moura.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by James.#T4#
Donk. James catches Moura right on the button with a cross.
Moura cracks James with a good jab.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moura.
James throwing a counter right hand but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
James is looking to counter punch.
James misses with a body shot.
Moura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrald James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Moura scores with a shot to the body.
Moura connects with a looping right hand.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moura shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
James gets caught napping as Moura dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Moura stops James from standing up.
Moura throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Moura working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moura's guard.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Moura has his feet on James's thighs here. He's pushed James off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! James screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: D51 Nystrom v Militech
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Guschin misses with a wild body shot.
Moura misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Moura gets the takedown into side control.
Moura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Guschin defending against the ground and pound.
Moura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guschin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Guschin gets back to half guard.
Guschin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moura is working away from the top position though.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guschin wants to control but Moura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow.
Guschin tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Moura lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Guschin trying to get back to full guard but Moura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Moura unloading with bombs!
Moura lands a big shot there that rocks Guschin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moura prevents Guschin from getting the reversal.
Moura lands a big shot there that rocks Guschin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Moura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moura wants to control the pace but Guschin is squirming around nicely.
Guschin is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T2#
Moura landing shots from mount.
Guschin is squirming around, avoiding Moura's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Guschin is working to get back to half guard.
Moura looking to control but Guschin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guschin is bucking up trying to escape but Moura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Guschin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura working Guschin over with strikes here.
Moura with the ground and pound from mount.
Guschin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guschin tries to lock up and control but Moura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moura tries to control but Guschin wriggling away.
Moura looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Guschin regains half guard.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guschin defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guschin moves into full guard.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guschin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura is working Guschin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moura distracts Guschin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Guschin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guschin wants to sweep but no luck.
Moura is working Guschin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guschin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Moura works over Guschin with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Guschin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura 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##CL#
Guschin moves into range and clinches up with Moura.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guschin prevents it. #BC#
Guschin manages to break the clinch.
Moura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guschin is looking to clinch.
Moura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guschin slips under a jab.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guschin circles away.
Stanislav Guschin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moura drives through and clinches with Guschin against the cage.
Moura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guschin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guschin struggles to land a body shot inside as Moura controls his hands. #TD2#
Moura pulls Guschin into guard.
We've been hearing that Guschin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Guschin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guschin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moura looking to control.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Guschin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guschin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guschin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guschin stands up over Moura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guschin wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Guschin postures up.
Guschin landing some decent shots from guard.
Guschin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guschin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guschin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Guschin works over Moura with some ground and pound from guard.
Guschin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Moura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Moura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guschin is aware though and is defending well.
Guschin tries to free his leg and advance position but Moura is retaining full guard.
Moura is trying to keep Guschin in close.
Moura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Moura looking for a guillotine here but Guschin defends easily.
Guschin stands up over Moura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guschin working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Moura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guschin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guschin won't allow Moura to sweep him here.
Guschin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Guschin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a triangle but Guschin pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Guschin lands a couple of digs.
Guschin lands a couple of digs.
Guschin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guschin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Moura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guschin is aware though and is defending well.
Guschin postures up and lands a big shot to Moura's brow. #SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura is breathing heavily.
Moura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guschin.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Guschin from controlling successfully.
Guschin wants to pass the guard but Moura is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Guschin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Guschin tries to clinch up
and Moura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guschin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moura as he avoids it easily.
Moura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guschin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
Guschin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Guschin shows good takedown defense.
Guschin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guschin on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura misses with a body shot.
Moura wants to clinch up but Guschin keeps it at a distance.
Guschin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moura counters with a right hand to the body.
Guschin throws a big shot that misses.
Moura looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Guschin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moura but Moura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Guschin misses its intended target.
Guschin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moura counters with a stiff right hand.
Moura scores with a jab. Guschin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guschin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Moura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Guschin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moura shoots in and drives through. Guschin sprawls well.
Guschin is looking to counter the offense by Moura and move into the clinch.
Moura dodges the punch combination from Guschin.
Moura with a hook.
Moura shoots and misses
and Guschin counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanislav Guschin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Guschin.#T2#
Guschin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Guschin instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura tries to pull guard but Guschin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guschin gets underhooks to prevent Moura's takedown attempt. #TD#
Guschin is trying to trip Moura. He has hold of a leg but Moura is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guschin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Guschin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guschin distracts Moura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guschin landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Moura working for a triangle but Guschin defends it easily.
Guschin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guschin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guschin defends it easily.
Stanislav Guschin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guschin throwing strikes from guard but Moura blocks nicely.
Moura has momentary wrist control but Guschin slips an elbow through the middle.
Moura trying to keep a closed guard but Guschin is proving a slippery customer.
Guschin works over Moura with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Guschin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guschin is in close to Moura's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Moura is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Guschin rolls with it to try and escape but Moura cranks on the arm and Guschin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Moura!
Our winner, Rickson Moura, 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.

Event: D48 Barrientos v Lopez
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Moura tries to clinch but Lattimore is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lattimore misses the target.#TD2#
Moura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lattimore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moura 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.
Well, if Moura 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lattimore wants to control but Moura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moura looks to land a strike but Lattimore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lattimore trying to control the position. #T1#
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lattimore is keeping the position for now.
Lattimore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lattimore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lattimore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lattimore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moura wants to control from the top but Lattimore keeps moving.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Lattimore.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Lattimore has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lattimore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Moura.
Moura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Moura in side control, throwing shots but Lattimore defends.
Moura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lattimore to see if he's OK.
Moura throws an elbow but Lattimore slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Moura working the head with strikes.
Moura landing a few strikes.
Lattimore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moura works to advance to full mount. Lattimore defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lattimore is bucking up trying to escape but Moura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moura with a couple of short strikes.
Moura raining down shots from the mount!
Moura landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura is landing with some decent strikes but Lattimore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moura unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Lattimore is rocked!
Moura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Lattimore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moura is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lattimore goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Moura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
An out of breath Rickson Moura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCR 77
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Moura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolla as he jumps to the side.
As Moura backs away, Dolla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dolla throws a hook but Moura blocks it.
Dolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dolla, right into the meat.
Dolla misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Dolla pushes Moura off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dolla circles away.
Dolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dolla - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Dolla. #T1#
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dolla.
Moura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dolla.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolla as he avoids it easily.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dolla throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Moura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dolla defending well though.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Dolla's head. #ES#
Dolla manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moura keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Moura jumps guard and drags Dolla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dolla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moura working a defensive guard here.
Dolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moura is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dolla is looking to stand up but Moura won't let him.
Moura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolla wants to get up but he can't break Moura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moura trying to control the position.
Dolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Moura is retaining full guard.
Moura is looking to sweep but instead, Dolla has passed into half guard.
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dolla stalling.
Dolla is looking to advance position but Moura won't allow it.
Moura is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dolla trying to control the pace.
Dolla prevents Moura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dolla looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Moura has his foot on Dolla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dolla works his way back into a safe position though.
Dolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Moura is retaining full guard.
Dolla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet.
Moura being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Moura is working an open guard so Dolla takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dolla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dolla scores with a nice right hand.
Moura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolla as he jumps to the side.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dolla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Dolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura avoids the head kick by Dolla.
Moura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dolla throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Moura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moura. #ES#
Dolla scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Dolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Dolla feints and then cracks Moura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moura down. #T1#
Dolla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left and a right from Dolla both land. Nice combination.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moura's sensitive parts.
Dolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Dolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dolla scores with a jab.
Dolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Moura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Dolla lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dolla quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Moura down.
Moura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dolla throws an overhand right that lands on Moura's shoulder, as Moura tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Moura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moura with the counter takedown but Dolla avoids it easily.
Dolla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moura.#T3#
Dolla fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moura on the side of the head.
Moura tries for a takedown but Dolla circles away easily
and Dolla counters with an inside leg kick.
Dolla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dolla wants it to stay on the feet.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dolla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dolla delivers a nice body kick.
Crenflow Dolla is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dolla.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dolla - that will leave a mark!
Moura is breathing heavily.#KD#
Dolla lands a big head kick that sends Moura tumbling to the mat! Dolla takes a step backwards and waves Moura back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Moura is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dolla comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Moura falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Moura was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Crenflow Dolla made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CCR 72
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Lambert throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura shoots for a takedown but Lambert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moura goes for a double leg but Lambert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lambert continues to drive forward.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Lambert scores with a hook to the body. Moura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lambert lunges at Moura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moura's hand.
Moura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Moura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lambert pulls Moura in close to his closed guard and prevents Moura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moura trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lambert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lambert is looking for a triangle but Moura pushes his legs off easily.
Moura postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Moura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Lambert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lambert throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moura trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom. #T2#
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Lambert looking to control.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet but Moura passes into half guard.
Lambert moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lambert has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.
Moura works over Lambert with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Moura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lambert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Lambert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lambert's head.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura postures up and lands a big shot to Lambert's brow.
Lambert is trying to keep Moura in close. #T4#
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moura works over Lambert with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura prevents Lambert from getting back to his feet.
Lambert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lambert has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lambert throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Lambert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lambert is trying to keep Moura in close.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
Lambert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moura is in close to Lambert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Lambert pushes Moura off and gets back to his feet.
Lambert misses the jab.
Moura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lambert avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Moura slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lambert throws a good cross that connects.
Moura dives in and grabs Lambert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambert pushes down on Moura's head and hops out.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Lambert thuds his shin into the meat of Moura's side.
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Lambert misses its intended target.
Lambert throws a shot from downtown. Moura moves away and avoids it.
Lambert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
Lambert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lambert throws a jab when Moura was well out of range.
Mike Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Moura tries to clinch there but Lambert circles away.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Moura moves out of range.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lambert defends well and Moura ends up having to push Lambert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lambert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moura slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moura wants to counter the offense by Lambert and move into the clinch position.
Lambert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambert.
Moura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lambert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lambert misses with an uppercut.
Moura tries to counter with a clinch but Lambert shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Lambert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moura darts in looking for a takedown but Lambert gets double underhooks and turns Moura into the cage.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
The fighters circling - Lambert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Moura has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Moura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lambert was covering up waiting for the punch and Moura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Lambert trying to keep a closed guard but Moura is proving a slippery customer.
Moura landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lambert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moura defends it easily.
Moura prevents Lambert from getting back to his feet.
Lambert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambert feints a jab promting Moura to slip. Lambert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lambert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Lambert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lambert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lambert lands an overhand right.
Moura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.
Moura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambert throws out the jab. #T1#
Lambert looks to land a right hand but Moura moved out of range.
Lambert throws a hook but Moura blocks it.
Moura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moura defending well as Lambert loads up on a big left hand.
Lambert throws a hook to the side of Moura's head but Moura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lambert defends it well.
Lambert thuds his right hand into Moura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Lambert.
Lambert throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Moura slips under a jab.
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lambert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Lambert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambert misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Lambert has one foot on Moura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Moura blocks a jab.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Lambert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lambert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Lambert.
Lambert gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Moura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura stands up over Lambert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lambert holds on and takes a little breather.
Lambert is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.
Moura trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Lambert has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rickson Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Lambert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Moura won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura throws a big right hand that misses.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura throws a strike but Lambert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura has a closed guard, preventing Lambert from standing up. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a triangle but Lambert pushes his legs off easily.
Moura wants to sweep here but Lambert controlling him for the moment.
Lambert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Lambert lands a jab to the head.
Lambert misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Moura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moura wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Lambert has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
Lambert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Lambert looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Moura is in close to Lambert's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Moura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moura distracts Lambert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moura preventing the sweep.
Moura advances to half guard.
Lambert wants to control but Moura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lambert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lambert.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Moura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lambert has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambert has wrist control.#T2#
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
Moura distracts Lambert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lambert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lambert is really struggling to control Moura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lambert is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses.
Moura throwing strikes from guard but Lambert blocks nicely.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Lambert is looking to regain half guard here but Moura keeps moving and retains side control.
Lambert is working hard here to advance position.
Moura scoring with punches and elbows.
Moura grinds an elbow into Lambert's temple.
Moura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lambert down. #SUB2#
Moura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lambert is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lambert can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Moura swings around for an armbar but Lambert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moura's guard.#T4#
Moura working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Lambert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lambert has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted.
Moura being controlled here, momentarily.
Moura controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself.
Lambert cracks Moura with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Moura working for a triangle but Lambert defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert stands up over Moura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Moura dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Moura.
Lambert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura takes one to the side of the head.
Moura slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Lambert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura ducks right into an uppercut from Lambert. #T1#
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambert throws a big counter combination but Moura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Moura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moura closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Moura pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert throws the kick towards the body but Moura avoids it.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert is looking to land body kicks.
Mike Lambert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lambert. #T2#
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown. Lambert tries to sprawl out of it but Moura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lambert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambert stuffs the takedown.
Lambert throwing a counter right hand but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lambert looks to land a combination but Moura avoids it well.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambert.
Moura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lambert slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lambert misses with an uppercut.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lambert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Moura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lambert won't be happy with that.
Lambert is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blackstar Striking Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Check out the look on Moura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moura is chipping away with strikes.
Lambert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura cracks Lambert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lambert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lambert managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moura.
Moura wants to control but Lambert is keeping him busy.
Lambert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lambert is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Moura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambert wants to control but Moura postures up.
Moura working the head with strikes.
Moura lands a nice forearm strike.
Moura landing strikes.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Lambert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moura cracks Lambert with a big elbow.
Lambert is trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lambert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lambert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mike Lambert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCR 70
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Dolla as Moura shoots in.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolla misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dolla!
Moura grinds an elbow into Dolla's temple.
Moura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dolla sneaks back into half guard.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura 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.
Moura stops Dolla from getting back to his feet.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Moura is working for a kimura but Dolla is defending it quite comfortably.
Moura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Moura. #T1#
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moura working Dolla over with strikes.
Dolla wants to sweep but Moura has passed to side control!
Dolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moura is trying to control but can't.
Moura is trying to get back to full guard.
Moura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Moura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Moura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dolla 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.
Moura wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolla postures up.
Moura trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dolla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Moura is tightening it up a little... Dolla has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dolla reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dolla taps out! Nice BJJ there by Moura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rickson Moura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCR 67
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Beznisko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moura doesn't seem phased though.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beznisko as he jumps to the side.
Beznisko takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Moura ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
Moura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beznisko sprawls well. Beznisko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Beznisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Sergey Beznisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Moura is out of range. #T1#
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beznisko avoids it really well and circles away.
Beznisko cracks Moura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Beznisko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Beznisko catches Moura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Beznisko scores with a takedown into Moura's guard.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully. #T2#
Beznisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beznisko trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Moura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beznisko defends well.
Beznisko trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beznisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beznisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beznisko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beznisko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beznisko stopping the sweep attempt from Moura.
Moura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beznisko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko controlling the action here.
Beznisko working Moura over with strikes.
Moura is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Moura trying to control here.
Beznisko working the head and body with strikes.
Moura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moura is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beznisko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beznisko is keen to just control but Moura is a slippery customer.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Moura's head.
Beznisko slows the pace down in half guard.
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beznisko is keen to just control but Moura is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beznisko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura is looking to improve his position.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Moura tries to roll over but Beznisko keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
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#
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the body.
Moura shoots in but Beznisko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moura with a poor takedown
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Sergey Beznisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Decent striking displayed by Beznisko there.
Sergey Beznisko is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Moura.
Moura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Moura.
Moura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Beznisko.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beznisko defends well and Moura ends up having to push Beznisko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beznisko scores with a three punch combo!
Moura is looking to clinch but Beznisko is avoiding it.
Beznisko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Beznisko feints and as Moura raises his hands in defense, Beznisko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moura is trying to keep Beznisko in close.
Moura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beznisko is working Moura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beznisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beznisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura has momentary wrist control but Beznisko slips an elbow through the middle.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Moura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beznisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beznisko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko cracks Moura with a solid left hand.#T3#
Beznisko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Beznisko landing some decent shots from guard.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beznisko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beznisko won't allow Moura to sweep him here.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Moura's brow.
Beznisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko 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. #T4##SUB2#
Moura working for submissions but it's allowed Beznisko to get to half guard.
Moura taking some punishment here, with Beznisko in his half guard.
Beznisko content to control rather than advance.
Moura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moura.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beznisko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Moura is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beznisko frees his head nicely. Oh but Moura has switched to an armbar! Beznisko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCR 63 LHW GP Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moura thinking.
Dolla throws a head kick but Moura moves out of range.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dolla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dolla throws a lazy right hand but Moura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dolla swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Moura tries to counter with a clinch but Dolla shakes him off and moves away.
Moura shoots in for a double leg but Dolla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolla pinned against the cage. Dolla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura moves out of range of the body kick from Dolla.
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dolla misses with a combination #TD2#
and Moura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Dolla makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dolla scores with a jab. Moura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moura closes the distance and clinches up with Dolla, looking for a takedown. Moura pushes Dolla against the cage but Dolla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dolla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dolla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moura's hands.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Dolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.
Dolla works the jab nicely.#T2#
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
A leg kick checked by Moura.#TD2#
Moura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dolla was covering up waiting for the punch and Moura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Dolla is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Moura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dolla walks away with a smile on his face. Moura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dolla throws a shot from downtown. Moura moves away and avoids it.
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3##CL2#
Moura moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moura shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dolla.
Dolla throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Moura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moura lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dolla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moura.
Moura thows a huge punch but Dolla dodges it nicely. #T4#
Dolla is looking for a sweep. Moura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura throwing shots but Dolla is blocking nicely.
Dolla gets full guard.
Moura preventing the sweep.
Moura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dolla has Moura pulled in close to control his posture.
Moura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolla wants to stand and escape but Moura is having none of it.
Moura with a nice head shot there.
Dolla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura with a flurry of punches that miss. #T5#
Moura working some strikes from top position.
Dolla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moura trying to control but Dolla is working from the bottom.
Moura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moura postures up in Dolla's guard and throws a big left but Dolla blocks it.
Dolla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moura postures up in Dolla's guard and throws a big left but Dolla blocks it.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Dolla.
Dolla controlling the position.
Dolla keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Dolla has wrist control.#T6#
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moura wants to control from the top but Dolla keeps moving.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moura tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolla is retaining full guard.
Dolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Moura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dolla is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a triangle but Dolla pushes his legs off easily.
Moura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Dolla 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.
Moura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet.
Moura can't keep his opponent in guard - Dolla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moura manages to get to full guard.
Dolla is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dolla continues to stall.#SUB2#
Moura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dolla is aware though and is defending well.
Dolla controlling from the top position.
Moura trying to keep a closed guard but Dolla is proving a slippery customer.
Moura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dolla manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dolla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T9#
Dolla pulls Moura in close to prevent any damage.
Dolla wants to stand but Moura is controlling the position.
Dolla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dolla keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dolla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Dolla pushes Moura off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rickson Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crenflow Dolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dolla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dolla wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crenflow Dolla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dolla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Crenflow Dolla!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Crenflow Dolla!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Crenflow Dolla!

Crenflow Dolla wins by unanimous decision!

Event: CCR 60
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Chuvalo throws a hook but Moura blocks it.
Moura feints the counter takedown.
Chuvalo throws a nice looking combination but Moura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moura feints the counter takedown.
Moura slips a jab from Chuvalo.
Moura with the counter takedown but Chuvalo avoids it easily.
Moura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chuvalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Chuvalo swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Moura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Chuvalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moura tries for a takedown but Chuvalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
George Chuvalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.#T1#
Chuvalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chuvalo defends it well.
Chuvalo scores with a punch to the head.
Chuvalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chuvalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chuvalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
George Chuvalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chuvalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Moura takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Moura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chuvalo to the mat! Chuvalo manages to get full guard.
Chuvalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chuvalo tries to get out of the position.
Moura won't allow Chuvalo to get back to his feet.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chuvalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Moura works over Chuvalo with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura won't allow Chuvalo to get back to his feet.
Moura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moura is working Chuvalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chuvalo wants to stand but Moura is controlling the position.
Moura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chuvalo's head.
Chuvalo keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Chuvalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moura looking to pass the guard.
Moura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Moura postures up in Chuvalo's guard and throws a big left but Chuvalo blocks it.
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chuvalo controlling Moura's posture.
Chuvalo has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Chuvalo is rocked!
Moura stands up over Chuvalo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Moura works over Chuvalo with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Chuvalo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chuvalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Chuvalo keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Chuvalo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
Our winner, Rickson Moura, 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.

Event: CCR 57
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Moura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moura off to one side.
Reyes appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Reyes drives through with a takedown into Moura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reyes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reyes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Moura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moura trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura cracks Reyes with a solid left hand.
Moura with a nice head shot there.
Moura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reyes's head.#ROC2#
Reyes is rocked!
Reyes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Moura cracks Reyes with a solid left hand.
Oh Reyes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura gets to his feet and stands over Reyes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Reyes felt that one! Moura unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Reyes from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCR 54
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Halo throws a hook but Moura avoids it easily.
Moura feints the counter takedown.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moura.
Moura with the counter takedown but Halo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Moura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Halo's guard.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halo seems keen to control Moura's posture.
Moura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.
Moura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura throws an elbow that misses. Halo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moura's guard. Nice move by Halo!#REVR##SUB2#
Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moura is striking but Halo is not phased and passes to half guard.
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moura is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Moura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Moura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions off his back.
Moura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moura tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moura tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Halo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura can't escape the position.
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Moura is trying desperately to improve position.
Halo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Moura gets back to half guard.
Moura wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Moura is defending the position.
Moura is trying to control but Halo passes into side control!
Moura manages to get back to half guard.
Moura trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halo is fending him off so far but Moura persists. Nope, Halo circles away and we're back to standing.
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown. Halo tries to sprawl out of it but Moura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Moura moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target.
Moura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Moura moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moura.
Halo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moura's head.
Moura goes for a double leg but Halo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halo continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Halo misses the target.
Melchizedek Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.#T1#
Halo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo cracks Moura with an open hand slap.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Halo misses the shot to the body.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Halo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halo connects with a jab.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Moura's head but Moura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halo defends it well.
Moura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Melchizedek Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halo misses with a looping left.#T3#
Halo lands a lovely overhand right.
Moura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halo is fending him off so far but Moura persists. Nope, Halo circles away and we're back to standing.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Moura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moura.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura throws a strike but Halo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Halo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moura keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo wants to stand but Moura has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Moura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moura is keeping the position for now.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Halo preventing the sweep.
Moura is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halo won't allow Moura to sweep him here.
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melchizedek Halo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Halo missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura moves away from the strike by Halo.
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halo counters with a left to the body.
Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moura.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halo defends it well.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Moura moves into range and clinches up with Halo.#T1##TD2#
Moura gets control of Halo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moura's guard.
Halo postures up.
Halo tries to stand but Moura is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moura is proving hard to escape from.
Halo passes into half guard.
Moura is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Halo jumps into side control!
Moura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Halo controls the position from side control.
Moura is looking for a sweep.
Moura manages to get back to half guard.
Moura wants to get back to full guard but Halo has passed into side control.
Moura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moura.
Moura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Moura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halo has picked Moura up and slammed him! Moura can't keep hold of the triangle and Halo manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Moura tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position.
Halo wants to stand but Moura has his arm trapped.
Moura is looking for a sweep.
Moura trying to remain calm as Halo controls from the top position.
Moura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moura throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely.
Moura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halo defending well though. #T4#
Halo controlling the position well.
Moura is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Moura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halo defending well though.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rickson Moura just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nice sprawl there from Halo as Moura shoots in.#CL2#
Moura darts in and clinches Halo up against the cage.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.
Halo throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halo won't be happy with that. #T1#
Halo dodges the ground and pound from Moura.
An elbow from Moura crashes against the mat.
Halo regains half guard, as Moura was trying to land strikes.
Halo wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Moura slips a nice elbow through Halo's hands, connecting with Halo's forehead.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moura 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. #T2#
Halo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moura.
Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halo taking some punishment here, with Moura in his half guard.
Halo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura thows a huge punch but Halo dodges it nicely.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moura.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rickson Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moura trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Moura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moura throws a strike but Halo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Moura wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Moura wants to improve his position but instead Halo has moved into half guard.
Moura wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Moura trying to get back to full guard but Halo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Halo controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moura to take his back!
Moura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Moura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moura goes for a double leg but Halo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halo continues to drive forward.
Halo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halo as he jumps to the side.
Melchizedek Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halo.#T1#
Moura slips under a jab.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Halo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moura fails with the takedown
and Halo counters with a nice uppercut.
Halo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control.
Halo is trying to control Moura's posture but Moura avoids it.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Moura throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Halo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well. #SUB2#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Halo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
Moura working Halo over with strikes.
Halo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
Moura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moura missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moura throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely. #T4#
Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moura throws a strike but Halo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moura.
Moura throws an elbow that misses. Halo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moura's guard. Nice move by Halo!#REVR#
Moura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard. #REVB#
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Halo has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura is working Halo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rickson Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moura throws an elbow that misses. Halo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moura's guard. Nice move by Halo!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melchizedek Halo.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melchizedek Halo!
Melchizedek Halo is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Melchizedek Halo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CCR 52
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Moura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gustav swivels and escapes.
It looked like Gustav wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustav lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gustav throws a jab when Moura was well out of range.
Gustav sets himself, and Moura steps forward looking for the clinch! Gustav avoids it this time.
Gustav throws a hook but Moura blocks it.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustav misses with a hook. Moura ducked under it nicely.
Gustav has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura has a takedown stuffed.
Carl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Gustav throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Moura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Moura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gustav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moura pushes down on Gustav's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustav trying to hold on to Moura's head to control him but Moura postures up.
Moura not doing much here.
Moura 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. #T2##ES#
Gustav makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Gustav shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustav throws a hook but Moura avoids it easily.
Moura walks into a straight right hand from Gustav.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura moves out of range as Gustav strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustav misses the jab.
Gustav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustav lunges at Moura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moura's hand.
A jab from Gustav misses. #T3#
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Gustav shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carl Gustav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt - Gustav sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Moura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gustav's guard.
Moura working some strikes from top position.
Moura stands up over Gustav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moura postures up.
Moura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moura working some strikes from top position.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura trying to control but Gustav is working from the bottom.
Gustav is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura distracts Gustav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moura won't allow Gustav to get back to his feet.
Moura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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!
Moura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.
Moura gets to his feet and stands over Gustav, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gustav felt that one! Moura unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gustav from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Carl Gustav spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanna dance'.

Event: CCR 50
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Holbert tries to clinch up.
Holbert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moura eats them both and turns towards Holbert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holbert shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holbert or perhaps it was just good defense by Moura, which made it look bad.
Moura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holbert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Holbert wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura fails with the takedown.
Moura closes the distance and clinches up with Holbert, looking for a takedown. Moura pushes Holbert against the cage but Holbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
William Holbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Holbert on that attempt.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holbert defends it well.
Holbert stuns Moura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holbert misses with a kick to the body.
Moura stuffs the takedown.
Moura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Holbert throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moura was covering up waiting for the punch and Holbert finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holbert defends well.
Moura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holbert is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Holbert wants to stand but Moura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Holbert is sitting in close to Moura's body. Moura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Holbert is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Holbert is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Moura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR 46
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Moura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Sonbaty.
El Sonbaty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Sonbaty shoots in and drives through. Moura sprawls well.
El Sonbaty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Moura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nasser El Sonbaty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB#
El Sonbaty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
El Sonbaty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Sonbaty's head.
Moura with a nice head shot there.
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
El Sonbaty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but El Sonbaty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
El Sonbaty has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but El Sonbaty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Sonbaty wants to stand and escape but Moura is having none of it.
Moura pushes down on El Sonbaty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
El Sonbaty moves into full guard.
El Sonbaty looking for a sweep. Not yet El Sonbaty, not yet.
El Sonbaty looking to control.
Moura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
El Sonbaty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
El Sonbaty 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. #T2#
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
El Sonbaty has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.
Moura working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
El Sonbaty is rocked!
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh El Sonbaty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
Moura arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! El Sonbaty's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCR 43
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Moura or perhaps it was just good defense by Juricic, which made it look bad.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Juricic shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Juricic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juricic throws a hook to the side of Moura's head but Moura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Moura moves into the clinch successfully.
Moura jumps guard but Juricic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andro Juricic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Juricic lands with a light punch inside.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juricic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moura's coach down at Animal House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Juricic fails to land.
Juricic lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Moura pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juricic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juricic has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Juricic stands up and waves to Moura to follow him.
Juricic misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Juricic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moura to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Juricic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura postures up in Juricic's guard and throws a big left but Juricic blocks it.
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.
Juricic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juricic tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moura working some strikes from top position.
Juricic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juricic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moura trying to control but Juricic is working from the bottom.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura trying to control but Juricic is working from the bottom. #T2#
Moura postures up and lands a big shot to Juricic's brow.
Moura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juricic wants to sweep here but Moura controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Moura drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Moura seems to have locked his on tight now - Juricic screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Moura, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rickson Moura!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCR 40
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1#
Adams fails with the takedown.#TD#
Moura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adams's half guard.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams wants to control but Moura is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Moura slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Moura is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Moura 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura working Adams over with strikes.
Moura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
It looks like Al Adams has been cut.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura is controlling the pace.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Moura 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.
Moura winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moura is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moura winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow.
Adams has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moura working the head and body with strikes.
Moura is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Ground and pound from Moura. #T3#
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Moura finish him?
Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Adams?
Moura lands a big shot to the head and Adams winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura 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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