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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Moura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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225 cm
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
24
212 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Jankowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Moura! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jankowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moura is in Jankowski's guard. Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Moura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jankowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jankowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jankowski! Moura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Moura is trying to get back to full guard. Jankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The fighters are battling for position here. Moura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jankowski won't allow Moura to sweep him here. Moura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jankowski 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. Jankowski sitting in guard here, content to control. 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 has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though. Moura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Moura looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Jankowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Moura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jankowski with a flurry of punches that miss. Moura has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though. Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jankowski postures up in Moura's guard and throws a big left but Moura blocks it. Moura keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully. Jankowski drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Jankowski off! Jankowski jumps back into Moura's guard. Moura wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moura wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jankowski throwing strikes but missing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom. Moura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom. Moura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankowski defends it easily. Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted. Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jankowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jankowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving. Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet. Moura looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jankowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jankowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving. Moura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom. Moura 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Moura has eaten all the pies! Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio 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.
Moura drives through with a takedown into guard. Moura has gone for a leg lock! Jankowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moura's guard. Moura wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment. Moura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Moura wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment. Mauricio Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jankowski drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Jankowski off! Jankowski jumps back into Moura's guard. Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted. Moura keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully. Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jankowski preventing the sweep. Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jankowski stopping the sweep attempt from Moura. Moura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moura keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Moura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Moura looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Moura has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though. Moura is breathing heavily. Jankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moura's head. Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankowski defends it easily. Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankowski defends it easily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving. Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving. Jankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jankowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Moura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jankowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Moura stuffs the takedown attempt from Jankowski. Jankowski gets slowly back to his feet. Jankowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Moura tries to sprawl out of it but Jankowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moura feints and as Jankowski raises his hands in defense, Moura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Moura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jankowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moura, into his guard. Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moura is on top in guard.
Moura has gone for a leg lock! Jankowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moura's guard. Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Moura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jankowski! Moura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jankowski is surviving well by controlling Moura's body position as best he can. Moura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jankowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jankowski and Moura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Moura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jankowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jankowski regains full guard. Nicely done. Moura preventing the sweep. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moura has gone for a leg lock! Jankowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moura's guard. Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jankowski 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moura looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Moura has wrist control. Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving. Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Moura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jankowski!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moura has control of Jankowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jankowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Moura goes for an armbar but Jankowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jankowski. Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Mauricio Moura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Moura!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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