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Event:
AVKT 4: New Year’s Smash-Up
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
No Hair drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moura is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
No Hair tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
No Hair is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from No Hair '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.#SUB#
No Hair tries for a kimura but Moura is defending well.
No Hair is breathing heavily.#SUB#
No Hair is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Hair working away.
Moura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control No Hair haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
No Hair goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for No Hair but great work by Moura.
No Hair manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moura is looking to control No Hair 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moura avoid being mounted?#SUB#
No Hair is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moura sees it coming and defends easily.
No Hair trying to pass the guard but Moura defending well.
No Hair is thwarting Moura's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
No Hair is trying to work for a kimura but Moura is defending well.
Moura tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Moura is trying to stand.
#SUB#
No Hair is looking for a kimura but Moura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for No Hair to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
No Hair 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.
#T2#
Moura is trying to stand up here but No Hair is controlling him well.
Moura is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
No Hair is trying to work for a kimura but Moura is defending well.
No Hair stops Moura from getting back to his feet.
Moura trying to control but No Hair postures up.
#SUB#
No Hair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moura is just riding it out for now. No Hair eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Moura trying to hold on to No Hair 's head to control him but No Hair postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moura looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
No Hair looking to score a takedown here. Moura is defending well but No Hair drives through and ends up in Moura's guard.
Moura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
No Hair slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
No Hair working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
No Hair is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moura has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Moura wants to control but No Hair postures up.
Moura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked No Hair off and has taken his back!
Moura lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
No Hair rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moura trying to pass the guard but No Hair defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura trying to control the action but No Hair is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moura maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! No Hair could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Moura has cracked it and No Hair is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Moura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogier Moura!
A very excited looking Rogier Moura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
All-Valley Karate Tournament
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Moura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arkamus is trying to defend but Moura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arkamus wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura but Arkamus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage. #T1#
Moura wants to pass to mount but Arkamus is defending the position. #SUB#
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arkamus is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arkamus sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arkamus has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moura seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Arkamus is refusing to be controlled, as Moura sits in half guard. #SUB#
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.
Moura wants to control but Arkamus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Moura trying to mount his opponent but Arkamus defends it. #SUB2#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Arkamus is defending well.
Arkamus wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Arkamus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arkamus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.
Moura uses his free foot to push down on Arkamus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arkamus. #SUB2#
Moura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arkamus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura but Arkamus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage. #SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moura wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogier Moura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Arkamus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moura's guard.#SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Arkamus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moura dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Arkamus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moura uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Moura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arkamus sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Moura winds up and cracks Arkamus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Arkamus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Moura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Arkamus is desperately trying to improve his position but Moura has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Moura working for a submission but Arkamus is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Moura has hold of Arkamus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arkamus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Moura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arkamus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arkamus shrugs it off.
Arkamus tries to improve his position but instead Moura has taken his back!
Rogier Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Moura sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Arkamus taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogier Moura!
Our winner, Rogier Moura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 13/10
Date: Oct 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Moura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rogier Moura has been cut.
Moura fails with the takedown.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
Moura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the ropes. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogier Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moura misses with a takedown
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogier Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira cracks Moura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Moura goes down and covers up as Oliveira starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Oliveira! |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 22/09
Date: Sep 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moura circles away quickly and effectively.
Moura fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Moura off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Moura moved out of range nicely.
Brown connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Rogier Moura has been cut.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Moura on that attempt.
Isiah Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogier Moura.
Moura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown misses with the combination.
#T1#
Moura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moura off to one side. #CL#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moura's hands.
Moura slips under a jab from Brown.
Isiah Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown cracks Moura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Brown throws a right and a left that Moura avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Brown.#CL#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moura takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura scores with a nice right hand.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2##CL#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Moura manages to avoid it.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brown pushes Moura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Moura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow. #BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Moura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown tries to bum rush Moura with a series of wild strikes but Moura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moura shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Moura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moura momentarily.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moura in his tracks.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Moura ends up having to push Brown into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a big right hand! Oh Moura is in trouble here! Brown follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Brown!
An out of breath and clearly excited Isiah Brown thanked Seventh Circle Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 25/08
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Thuta scores with a spinning back kick!
Moura lands with a shot to the body.
Moura tries to clinch
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rogier Moura has been cut.
Thuta is looking to slow Moura down with leg kicks.
Moura throws a body kick that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice body shot.
Moura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thuta finds it's way round the side to connect with Moura's head.
Thuta catches Moura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thuta thumps Moura with a low kick.
Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Thuta scores with a counter punch that sends Moura to the canvas! Thuta smells blood - he's punishing Moura with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Moura has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship Victory
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hanson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moura struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanson advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Hanson looking to secure an arm triangle but Moura defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson avoids the attempt from Moura to control.
Hanson throwing strikes but Moura bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #SUB#
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moura is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Moura throws a big elbow that misses.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moura is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
#SUB#
Hanson 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. #SUB2#
Moura 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. #SUB#
Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moura looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Hanson 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.
Moura trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moura defends it easily.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanson is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Hanson is looking to sweep but instead, Moura has passed into half guard.
Hanson punching from the bottom.
Hanson won't allow Moura to pass to mount.
Hanson gets full guard.
Hanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson throws an elbow that misses. Moura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanson's guard. Nice move by Moura!#REVB##SUB#
Hanson working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura passes into half guard. #T4#
Moura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moura prevents Hanson from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moura has control of Hanson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hanson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura looking to control but Hanson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanson can't escape the position.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Moura is looking to work his way around to Hanson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moura trying to pass the guard but Hanson defending well.
Hanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moura defends it easily.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass. #SUB#
Hanson 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. #SUB#
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moura keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass. #SUB#
Hanson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moura dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hanson 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.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Moura preventing the sweep.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass. #SUB#
Moura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moura has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Moura trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanson 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.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass. #SUB#
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moura is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Moura looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moura defends it easily.#SUB#
Moura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moura has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Moura forces his way into half guard.
Moura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moura wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling the position.
Moura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Moura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Moura looking to finish with strikes here!
Hanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Hanson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moura wants to pass the guard but Hanson is defending well.
Hanson moves into full guard.
Moura tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hanson working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura looking to pass the guard.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Moura controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Hanson slips a jab and a cross from Moura.
Moura closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Hanson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moura's head.
Moura looking to control.
Hanson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Moura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson thows a huge punch but Moura dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Moura is defending well.
#SUB#
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Moura defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moura defending well though. #SUB#
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Moura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson is thwarting Moura's attempts to control the position.
Hanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Moura defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson thows a huge punch but Moura dodges it nicely.
Moura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanson.
Moura is trying to control but can't.
Hanson wants to pass to mount but Moura is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Hanson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanson passes to full mount!
Hanson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Hanson wants to finish this one by submission but Moura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hanson.
Moura avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hanson.
Moura flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Moura blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hanson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Moura is now in Hanson's guard. A big mistake from Hanson there, giving up the dominant position!
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hanson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Moura wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving. #SUB#
Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanson 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 throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
#SUB2#
Moura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Moura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanson dodges the ground and pound from Moura.
David Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
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!
Hanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanson sneaks back into half guard.
Hanson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T6#
Hanson is pressing down on Moura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Hanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moura trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
#SUB#
Hanson working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T7##SUB#
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moura defends well.
Moura passes Hanson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanson punching from the bottom.
Moura is keen to just control but Hanson is a slippery customer.
Hanson 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.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura but Hanson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Moura works his way into side control.
Hanson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moura off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Hanson is looking for the choke from the back position but Moura is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Moura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hanson. #SUB#
Hanson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9#
Moura trying to control but not successfully.
Hanson lands a shot to the head.
Moura tries to break free.
#SUB#
Moura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Hanson tightening his grip on Moura, looking for the choke.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Moura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hanson's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 20:18
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hanson!
David Hanson retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
IFC Presents: Apocalypso 23.7
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moura throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Moura's ribs.#CL2#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch.
Moura has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards. #BC2#
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vincenzo Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Moura misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Rogier Moura has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Moura misses the target.
Moura misses with a double jab.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Moura tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Moura misses with a straight left.
Moura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Moura.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Moura didn't see that one coming.
Moura tries to clinch up.
Moura walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
Rogier Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
A left lands for Oliveira.
Moura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Oliveira rushes Moura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. Moura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moura. Moura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moura throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moura shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Moura is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogier Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Moura is breathing heavily.
Oliveira cracks Moura with a hook to the temple - Moura is on wobbly legs here! Oliveira swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Moura falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Oliveira wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vincenzo Oliveira! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ali Aki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rogier Moura!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Aki has managed to clinch.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aki just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Aki pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Aki 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.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aki is keeping the position for now.
Aki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aki is keeping the position for now.
Moura preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura postures up.
#SUB2#
Moura 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.
Moura is pushing down on Aki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aki is fighting to maintain full guard but Moura has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Aki wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Moura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aki is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rogier Moura!
A relieved looking Rogier Moura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IV
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Moura moves to clinch but Martell breaks away #TD2#
and Martell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Martell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Moura is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Martell has his hands clasped together but Moura extends and breaks Martell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogier Moura!
A victorious Rogier Moura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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