|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
39
218 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
|
193 cm
42
224 lbs
34 - 28 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Palmares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira is looking to clinch.
Palmares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreira.
Moreira avoids the body shot from Palmares.
Palmares misses with a wild body shot.
Palmares takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
Moreira misses with a looping left.
Moreira lands a nice looking body kick.
Palmares throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmares connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Moreira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palmares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moreira's guard.
Palmares throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmares.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmares trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Palmares throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreira pulls Palmares in close to prevent any damage.
Palmares wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.
Moreira is trying to control the position but Palmares postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Palmares'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.
Palmares is looking to work some ground and pound but Moreira has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palmares postures up in Moreira's guard and throws a big left but Moreira blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palmares looking to sit in guard and control but Moreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moreira wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
Moreira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palmares trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palmares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moreira is continuing to stall.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira stopping the sweep attempt from Palmares.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palmares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Moreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Moreira.
Palmares misses the jab.
Palmares throws out a powerful jab.
Moreira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Palmares misses with the combination.
Palmares shoots and misses
and Moreira counters with a one-two to the body.
Moreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moreira walks into a left hand.
Palmares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmares.
Nice body kick from Moreira.
Moreira delivers a nice body kick.
Palmares is breathing heavily.
Palmares misses with an uppercut. Moreira saw that one coming.
Moreira is looking for the big counter 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 Rodrigo Palmares will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Palmares moves out of range easily.
Palmares moves forwards but Moreira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moreira scores with a hook.
Moreira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Palmares takes a step back to recover.
Palmares lands with a hook. Moreira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palmares takes one to the side of the head.
Palmares blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Palmares moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moreira fails to land.
Palmares stalling the fight.
Moreira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Palmares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmares misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmares lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmares tries to pull guard but Moreira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Moreira fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palmares.
Moreira lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmares has Moreira pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moreira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moreira scores with a shot to the side of Palmares's head.
Palmares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palmares tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira lands a big head kick that sends Palmares tumbling to the mat! Moreira takes a step backwards and waves Palmares back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Moreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmares throws out the jab.
Palmares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moreira.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmares misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Moreira.
Palmares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moreira.
Palmares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moreira lands a big head kick that sends Palmares tumbling to the mat! Moreira takes a step backwards and waves Palmares back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Palmares is rocked!
Moreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmares throws a looping overhand right but Moreira ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Palmares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crack! A monster head kick from Moreira and Palmares falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Moreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
