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Event:
The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wassermann moves away.
Wassermann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moura tries a head kick but it misses.
Wassermann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wassermann! But no joy.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Wassermann shows good takedown defense.
Wassermann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Wassermann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moura with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Moura. 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.#TD#
Moura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wassermann quickly recovers to half guard.
Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Moura moves nicely into side control.
Wassermann defending against the ground and pound.
Moura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wassermann is not content to let Moura control the position.
Moura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moura throws an elbow but Wassermann slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wassermann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Moura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Moura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wassermann, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Moura tries for a kimura but Wassermann is defending well.
Wassermann is trying to buck Moura off.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wassermann keeps working. #T3#
Moura is trying to ground and pound but Wassermann uses the momentary lack of control by Moura to regain half guard.
Moura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wassermann defending well though.
Moura wants to pass to mount but Wassermann is defending the position.
Moura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wassermann has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Acme Island Savages. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ground and pound from Moura.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wassermann keeps working.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura wants to take a breather but Wassermann is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wassermann can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Moura prevents Wassermann from standing back up.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moura wants to take a breather but Wassermann is having none of it.
Moura is looking to advance position but Wassermann won't allow it.
Moura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wassermann! #SUB#
Wassermann defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moura.
Moura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Moura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wassermann 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.#SUB#
Moura is working for a guillotine from mount but Wassermann frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura tries to control but Wassermann wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Moura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wassermann pinned against the cage. Wassermann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moura with a nice calf kick.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Moura dives in and grabs Wassermann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wassermann pushes down on Moura's head and hops out.
Wassermann wants to counter the offense by Moura and move into the clinch position.
Moura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Wassermann shows good takedown defense.
Wassermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moura throws an off balance right hand
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD#
Moura darts in and lands a nice takedown 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 Wassermann's temple. #SUB#
Moura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura is looking to advance position but Wassermann won't allow it. #SUB#
Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wassermann sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Wassermann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wassermann tries to kick Moura off but Moura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Moura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Wassermann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Wassermann is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
Wassermann is staying active underneath Moura, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Wassermann defends the submission attempt.
Wassermann is refusing to be controlled, as Moura sits in half guard.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wassermann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4##SUB#
Moura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wassermann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moura.
Moura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wassermann can do to turn this around?
Moura thows a huge punch but Wassermann dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Wassermann defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moura is trying to control. Wassermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marques Moura will probably get the nod.
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 tries for a takedown but Wassermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moura 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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Moura is predictable there
and Wassermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KJ Wassermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura shoots for a takedown but Wassermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Wassermann.
Wassermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Moura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wassermann is looking for the big counter here.
KJ Wassermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura shoots and misses
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
Moura scores with a hook to the body. Wassermann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marques Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura misses with a body shot
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Wassermann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wassermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wassermann but Wassermann pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moura misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wassermann misses.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wassermann sprawls well. Wassermann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Moura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wassermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wassermann unleashes a big counter combination but Moura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wassermann throws out a counter right but Moura avoids it with no problem.
Moura tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Wassermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wassermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Wassermann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moura with a body shot.
Moura tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Moura misses.
Moura tries to clinch but Wassermann moves away
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Moura tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moura shoots for a takedown but Wassermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wassermann misses.
Wassermann stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Moura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wassermann keeps working.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Moura is looking for a kimura but Wassermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.
Moura is pressing down on Wassermann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wassermann is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Wassermann 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for KJ Wassermann!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for KJ Wassermann!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for KJ Wassermann!
KJ Wassermann wins by unanimous decision!
KJ Wassermann opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Marques Moura was interviewed post fight and said 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
No Bahamas misses with a body shot.
Moura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Moura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moura wants to pass the guard but No Bahamas is defending well. #SUB#
Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but No Bahamas sees it coming and defends easily.
No Bahamas pushes Moura off looking to stand but Moura dives back in and keeps control.
Moura is nestled in close to No Bahamas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
No Bahamas is trying to stand.
Moura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
No Bahamas is in trouble now - Moura has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Moura has control of No Bahamas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and No Bahamas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No Bahamas is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1#
Moura fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Moura landing shots from mount.
No Bahamas 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 lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
No Bahamas 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.
Moura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Moura working for a submission but No Bahamas is keeping him at bay.
Moura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moura lands a nice shot to the head.
Moura unloads with some vicious shots from mount and No Bahamas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Moura celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marques Moura!
Marques Moura managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Beachside Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
OConnell misses with a hook
#TD#
so Moura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moura throws a strike but OConnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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.
OConnell throws a big right hand that misses.
Moura 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 just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OConnell trying to control from the bottom.
Moura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Moura is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Moura stalling.
OConnell taking some punishment here, with Moura in his half guard.
Moura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Moura controlling the action here.
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moura passes to full mount!
Moura working the ground and pound effectively.
Moura 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 dominating with strikes here.
Moura looking to control but OConnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#OConnell is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Finan OConnell has been cut.
Moura landing punches.
OConnell is still in real trouble! Can Moura finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Finan OConnell's cut even more.
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!#SUB#
Moura working for a submission but OConnell is keeping him at bay.
Moura lands a big shot there that rocks OConnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#The cut above Finan OConnell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Moura with a couple of short strikes.
Moura with shots to the head and body - OConnell looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#Finan OConnell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Finan OConnell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marques Moura!
Marques Moura managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Beachside Supplements, into his post fight interview.
Finan OConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'O' I'll be back ya bastards'. |
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Event:
Highland 81
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Dux punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.
Moura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dux.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.#TD2#
Moura gets a double leg takedown into Dux's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moura has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moura tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Moura wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving. #T1#
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moura throws a big right hand that misses.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
Moura trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
Dux is trying to control the position but Moura postures up.
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
Dux trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Dux 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura stands and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moura trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Dux tries to buck Moura off but Moura is having none of it.
Dux takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moura working away.
Moura landing strikes.
Moura working the body and head with strikes.
Dux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moura off and has taken his back!#T3#
Moura tries to break free.
Dux thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Dux is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moura for a finish.
Moura tries to escape but Dux has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Moura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Will Dux go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Moura is trying to break free.
Dux trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moura breaks Dux's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dux working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Moura is fighting to break Dux's control of his arms but Dux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moura trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux trying to control the position.
Moura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dux working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marques 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!#R2##TD2#
Moura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moura trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux is not content to let Moura control the position.
Moura controlling the action here.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it.
Moura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dux keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Moura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dux to regain full guard.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moura trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux looking to control.
#T2#
Moura trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dux 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux seems keen to control Moura's posture.
Marques Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving. #SUB#
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moura cracks Dux with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Dux is rocked!
Moura arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dux'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 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marques Moura!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marques Moura waved his t-shirt featuring Beachside Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Highland 69
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Cervantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cervantes misses with a leg kick.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Moura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cervantes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moura is in Cervantes's guard.#SUB#
Cervantes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Cervantes 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Cervantes has wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Cervantes'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.#T1#
Cervantes 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 throwing strikes from guard but Cervantes blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cervantes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Moura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cervantes preventing the sweep.
Moura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cervantes's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Moura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cervantes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moura has managed to get both his arms back between Cervantes's legs - danger averted.
Moura trying to control but Cervantes is working from the bottom.
Moura works over Cervantes with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura works over Cervantes with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Moura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cervantes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moura has managed to get both his arms back between Cervantes's legs - danger averted.
Cervantes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Moura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Moura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cervantes working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cervantes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cervantes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cervantes is trying to control the position but Moura postures up.
Moura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cervantes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura wants to control from the top but Cervantes keeps moving. #T3#
Moura forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cervantes actively working from the bottom here.
Cervantes wants to control but Moura is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Moura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cervantes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moura.
Moura throwing shots but Cervantes is blocking nicely.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Cervantes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cervantes wants to control but Moura is keeping busy.
Moura is just content to waste time from the top position. Cervantes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervantes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cervantes wants to sweep here but Moura controlling him for the moment.
Moura works over Cervantes with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes controlling Moura's posture.
Cervantes is trying to control the position but Moura postures up.
Moura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Moura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cervantes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cervantes prevents the takedown attempt.
Rob Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Moura.
Moura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cervantes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Cervantes has picked Moura up - he's going for a ride! Cervantes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Moura is trying to get back to full guard.
Moura gets back to full guard.
Cervantes trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Cervantes stands up over Moura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes is pushing down on Moura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moura is fighting to maintain full guard but Cervantes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cervantes working Moura over with strikes.
Marques Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Cervantes wants to work for an arm triangle but Moura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moura is looking for a sweep. Cervantes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cervantes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cervantes. #T1#
Cervantes slips a nice elbow through Moura's hands, connecting with Moura's forehead.
Moura works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Moura is looking for a triangle but Cervantes pushes his legs off easily.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Cervantes from controlling successfully.
Cervantes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moura's head.
Cervantes scoring with some ground and pound.
Moura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Moura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cervantes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moura controls the pace.#SUB#
Cervantes 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.#T2##SUB#
Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cervantes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moura wants to control from the top but Cervantes keeps moving.
Cervantes looking for a sweep. Not yet Cervantes, not yet.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cervantes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cervantes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura is working Cervantes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura looking to pass the guard.
Moura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moura postures up in Cervantes's guard and throws a big left but Cervantes blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Cervantes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Moura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Moura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cervantes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moura has managed to get both his arms back between Cervantes's legs - danger averted.
Cervantes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moura working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Cervantes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Moura has his hands clasped together but Cervantes extends and breaks Moura's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cervantes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Cervantes!
In defeat, Marques Moura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'. |
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Event:
Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Moura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wassermann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wassermann.
Moura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moura wants a takedown.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bit of stalling here from Wassermann.
Moura's coach down at Big Island Fitness 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.
Wassermann stops a takedown attempt from Moura.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Moura.
Moura can't get the takedown.
Moura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wassermann after a bit of a struggle.
Moura being controlled against the cage.
Wassermann presses Moura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wassermann prevents it.
A body shot lands from Wassermann.
Wassermann is pushing Moura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wassermann.
Wassermann digs a right hand into Moura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moura's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Wassermann.
Moura tries to score a body lock takedown but Wassermann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wassermann.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wassermann prevents it.
Wassermann digs a right hand into Moura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moura's gas tank.
Moura looks winded!
Wassermann has Moura pushed against the cage.
Moura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wassermann just leaning against Moura, taking a breather.
Wassermann is pushing Moura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wassermann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wassermann prevents it.
Good body shot from Wassermann.
A shot in the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann just leaning against Moura, taking a breather.
Moura wants a takedown but no success here.
Wassermann prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Moura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wassermann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wassermann.
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!
Wassermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wassermann lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wassermann.
Wassermann leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Wassermann.
Wassermann stalling against the cage.
Moura takes a shot to the head.
Moura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wassermann after a bit of a struggle.
Wassermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wassermann lands with a short shot to the head.
Moura goes for a takedown attempt but Wassermann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Moura gets a clinch. #T3#
Wassermann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the side of Moura's head.
Wassermann taking a breather.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a left to the head.
Moura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wassermann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Moura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wassermann is stalling here.
Wassermann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wassermann lands with a light punch inside.
Wassermann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moura up against the cage.
Wassermann prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Wassermann lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Moura is rocked!
Wassermann throws a big uppercut that drops Moura! More strikes from Wassermann and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Moura lies dazed against the cage as Wassermann celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Wassermann!
A relieved looking KJ Wassermann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marques Moura was interviewed post fight and said 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'. |
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Event:
Highland 38
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Moura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barny has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moura wants to take a breather but Barny is having none of it.
Moura is looking to stall here but Barny recovers full guard.
Barny is pulling down on Moura's head. It's preventing any offense from Moura, at least for the moment.
Moura advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Moura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barny is just riding it out for now. Moura eventually gives up the hold.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura works his way into full mount!
Moura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura looking to control but Barny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Moura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barny looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Moura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barny has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barny!
Barny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barny puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barny wants to control but Moura is keeping him busy.
Moura tries to get to full guard but Barny has control of the leg.
Moura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moura is trying to keep Barny in close.
Barny pushing down on Moura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barny is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Barny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moura manages to get to full guard.
Barny is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barny postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moura is trying to control the position but Barny postures up.
Moura throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barny tries to free his leg and advance position but Moura is retaining full guard.
Barny wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Barny connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Moura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barny stacks Moura 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 Barny!#T3#
Moura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barny connects with a decent elbow.
Moura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barny prevents Moura from improving his position.
Moura is not content to let Barny control the position.
Moura taking some punishment here, with Barny in his half guard.
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barny scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura trying to hold on to Barny's head to control him but Barny postures up.
Moura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barny haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moura has a hand on Barny's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barny takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barny putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Moura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moura wants to control from the top but Barny keeps moving. #SUB#
Barny 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. #SUB#
Barny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moura wants to control from the top but Barny keeps moving.
Barny wants to sweep but no luck.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Barny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Moura stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Barny throws up his legs and catches Moura in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Moura tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Barny! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blessed Barny!
Blessed Barny 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.
The defeated Marques Moura had this to say: 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'. |
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Event:
Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Moura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cobb on his heels. He'll look to pass Cobb's guard now, I'm sure.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura advances to half guard.
Cobb is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Moura is looking for a kimura but Cobb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Cobb is defending well.
Moura is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cobb controlling the position well. #T1#
Moura slows the pace down in half guard.
Cobb is positioning himself well to prevent Moura advancing to mount.
Cobb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moura moves into full mount! Cobb won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moura wants to finish this one by submission but Cobb is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moura. #SUB#
Moura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cobb throwing hammer fists to the chest of Moura. What's that going to do exactly? #T2#
Cobb is trying desperately to improve position.
Moura is landing with some decent strikes but Cobb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cobb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cobb tries to hold on but Moura pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moura landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cobb 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.#SUB#
Moura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cobb has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cobb is working to get back to half guard.
Moura controlling from the full mount.
Cobb tries to hold on but Moura postures up.#T3#
Moura wants to control the pace but Cobb is squirming around nicely.
Cobb working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Moura is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Moura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marques Moura!
Marques Moura managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Beachside Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Moura, which made it look bad.
Moura feints a counter leg kick.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moura is looking to reverse the position.
Moura trying to remain calm as Green controls from the top position.
Moura prevents Green from moving into mount.
Moura tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position. #SUB#
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moura is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Moura's face as Green controls the position.
Moura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Green wants to pass the guard but Moura is defending well. #T1#
Green is keen to just control but Moura is a slippery customer.
Moura tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Moura is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moura avoid being mounted?
Green passes to side control.
Moura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moura's legs. #SUB#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moura is trying to work for a sweep but Green has mounted him!#T2#
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green fails to advance to Moura's back.
Moura throwing hammer fists to the chest of Green. What's that going to do exactly?
Moura is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Green seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moura is holding on tight.
Green tries to control but Moura wriggling away.
Moura wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Moura gets back to half guard.
Moura is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Green 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.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Moura defends it.
Moura is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Green passes to side control.
Moura struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control the action but Moura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green 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##CL2#
Moura clinches with his opponent.
Moura trying to land knees to the body.
Moura lands a knee to the body.
Moura's coach down at 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.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moura smiles and moves away.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moura sprawls well. Moura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Moura darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Moura slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to pull guard but Moura has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Moura to work.
Moura has Green pressed against the cage.
Moura stalling in the clinch but Green improves position. #T1#
Moura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Moura lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Green is not content to let Moura control the position.
Green gets full guard.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moura stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moura working away.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moura is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Moura tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moura slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moura with the ground and pound but Green uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Green looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Green controlling Moura's posture.
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!#SUB#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moura throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Green keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green 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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Green looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
#T4#
Green wants to hit a sweep here but Moura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there!
Moura looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Green taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura lands a couple of good shots and Green has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Green is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Moura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Moura moves into the clinch.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Moura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Moura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to control but Moura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Moura throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moura being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully. #T1#
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moura cracks Green with a solid left hand.
Green is trying to control the position but Moura postures up.
Moura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moura trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Moura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green has his hands on Moura's head, controlling the position.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Green is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moura frees his head nicely. Oh but Green has switched to an armbar! Moura is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ed Green!
Marques Moura spoke after the fight, saying 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'. |
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Highland 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Moura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ries stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Moura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Moura has Ries up against the cage in a clinch.
Moura has Ries pressed against the cage, preventing Ries from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ries is leaning against Moura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ries avoiding damage as Moura throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Moura tightens his grip and picks Ries up, before dumping him to the ground. Ries manages to land in guard.
Moura trying to control but Ries is working from the bottom.
Moura works over Ries with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moura is stalling in the full guard.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ries 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.
Ries is trying to control the position but Moura postures up.
Moura slips nicely into half guard.
Moura winds up and cracks Ries with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moura working Ries over with strikes.
Moura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ries is trying to stand.
Moura is taking a breather. Ries says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ries wants to control but Moura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moura wants to control but Ries is keeping him busy. #T2#
Moura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ries looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Moura seems to be looking for submissions.
Moura wants to control but Ries is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Moura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moura trying to mount his opponent but Ries defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ries trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura working over Ries with some ground and pound. Ries looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ries is trying to maintain the position but Moura is very close to passing his half guard.
Ries has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tez’s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ries keeps working.
Ries 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.
Ries trying to control but Moura postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ries can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moura stalling.
Ries is trying to maintain the position but Moura is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Ries is defending well.
Ries has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Moura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Moura tries to clinch there but Ries circles away.
Ries keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Ries. That snapped Moura's head back.
Ries dodges the punch combination from Moura.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura checks the leg kick.
Marques Moura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ries tries to sprawl but Moura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ries is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
Ries is trying to control but can't.
Moura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moura working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Moura trying to control the pace.
Moura moves nicely into side control.
Ries can't do much from the bottom here.
Ries is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ries is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Moura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moura trying to control the action but Ries is working from the bottom.
Moura working the head with strikes. #T2#
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Ries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moura lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Moura is trying to get an arm triangle but Ries is defending well.
Moura lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ries keeps working.
Marques Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Moura is trying to get an arm triangle but Ries is defending well. #T3#
Moura advances to mount.
Ries tries to hold on but Moura pushes him away.
Moura dominating with strikes here.
Moura lands a big shot there that rocks Ries but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moura landing punches.
Ries in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Moura has hold of Ries's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ries manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ries really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moura controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Ries is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Moura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ries wants to control but Moura is having none of it.
Moura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ries can do to turn this around?
Moura wants to control the pace but Ries is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Moura has isolated one of Ries's arms. Ries looking to fight him off but Moura twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marques Moura!
An intense looking Marques Moura took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Mais vale tarde que nunca.'. |
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