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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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206 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore lands with a nice combination. Oliveira backs away looking to recover.
A big right from Moore misses.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
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!
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore looks gassed!
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Aaron Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore with a nice cross.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira 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.
Moore pushes Oliveira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira won't allow Moore to get back to his feet.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Moore can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Moore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Moore 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Moore which made him look bad.
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Aaron Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira gets the takedown into side control.
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Moore.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Moore throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Moore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira feints and as Moore raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira is pushing down on Moore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moore is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira throws and elbow that misses. Moore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Moore!
Oliveira has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira wants to hit a switch here but Moore passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oliveira there!
Moore gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Moore looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Moore cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Aaron Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Moore.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Oliveira shoots in.
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Moore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Moore blocks nicely.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Moore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Moore duly obliges.
Moore with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Moore!
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