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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mangdu Rugas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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245 lbs
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188 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mangdu Rugas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moura showed some decent athleticism there.
Moura is looking for a kimura here.
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rugas is defending against the submission attempts here by Moura.
Rugas is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rugas avoid being mounted?
Moura is working for a kimura but Rugas is defending it quite comfortably.
Moura wants to work for an arm triangle but Rugas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugas is trying to get back to full guard.
Rugas is trying to control but can't.
Moura prevents Rugas from improving his position.
Rugas is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rugas connects with a high kick.
It looks like Thiago Moura has been cut.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rugas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
Moura is breathing heavily.
Moura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moura lands in his opponent's guard.
Rugas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugas working a defensive guard here.
Moura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rugas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rugas has escaped and now he's on top!
Rugas throws a big right hand that misses.
Rugas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura keeping full guard, as Rugas tries to pass.
Rugas trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Rugas looking to pass the guard.
Moura being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moura working for a triangle but Rugas defends it easily.
Rugas content to stall in guard here.
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 Thiago Moura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Moura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Rugas as Moura shoots in.
Thiago Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura fails with the takedown.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rugas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rugas lands a big head kick that sends Moura tumbling to the mat! Rugas takes a step backwards and waves Moura back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rugas stuffs the takedown.
Rugas moves into the clinch.
Rugas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moura uses from the top position.
Rugas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rugas drags the fight down to the ground.
Rugas working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugas wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rugas dives on top into guard.
Rugas pushing down on Moura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moura is trying to escape back to his feet but Rugas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Moura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Moura's face as Rugas controls the position.
Rugas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rugas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rugas working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura taking a bit of punishment here - Rugas scoring with strikes.
Rugas stands up and beckons Moura to his feet.
Rugas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rugas has eaten all the pies!
Moura misses with a takedown
and Rugas counters with a head kick that drops Moura to the mat! Moura scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Horrible takedown by Moura or perhaps it was just good defense by Rugas which made him look bad.
Rugas lands a jab-cross combination.
Moura is rocked!
Thiago Moura's cut is getting worse.
Rugas shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Rugas or perhaps it was just good defense by Moura which made him look bad.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Rugas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thiago Moura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moura shoots in but no luck this time.
Rugas shoots for a takedown but Moura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rugas closes the distance and pushes Moura back into the cage.
Moura is trying to drag Rugas to the mat but Rugas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rugas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moura stops a takedown attempt from Rugas.
Moura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rugas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rugas shoots for a takedown but Moura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Rugas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moura is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jeez, Thiago Moura's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thiago Moura's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mangdu Rugas!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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