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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Show me how to live kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross scores with a shot to the side of Moreira's head.
Moreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira prevents a body shot from Ross.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moreira tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Moreira back against the cage.
Moreira tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Moreira back against the cage.
Ross misses with an elbow strike.
Ross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moreira misses with a body punch.
Moreira is working Ross over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ross.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ross throws an elbow but misses.
Moreira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreira tries to break free but Ross pushes him back against the cage.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moreira blocks an elbow strike from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross blocks a body shot from Moreira.
Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
Moreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moreira lands a slapping body shot.
Moreira throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Moreira shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Moreira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ross avoids the body shot from Moreira.
Ross lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Moreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Ross throws a hook but Moreira blocks it.
Moreira misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira scores with a shot to the body.
Moreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ross avoids the body shot from Moreira.
Ross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moreira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Ross misses with a two punch combination.
Ross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moreira checks it well.
Ross scores with a decent looking hook.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ross tries to clinch up but Moreira circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws the kick towards the body but Moreira avoids it.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Moreira moved out of range.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.
Ross thumps Moreira with a low kick.
Ross misses with a hook. Moreira ducked under it nicely.
Moreira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Moreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreira working aggressively here.
Moreira works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Moreira throwing strikes but missing.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws an elbow that misses. Ross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moreira's guard. Nice move by Ross!
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreira is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Moreira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donk. Moreira catches Ross right on the button with a cross.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moreira avoids the head kick by Ross.
Ross wants to clinch.
Moreira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moreira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moreira is looking to wear down Ross with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ross throws a front kick aimed at Moreira's knee but Moreira avoids it well.
Moreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moreira walks into a jab.
Moreira moves away from the strike by Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Moreira misses with a hook to the body
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross tries to move into range but Moreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreira.
Ross gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moreira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moreira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreira trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Moreira just wasn't active enough.
Jab from Ross.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Moreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ross finds it's way round the side to connect with Moreira's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross slips a straight right by Moreira.
Moreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ross.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moreira in his tracks.
Moreira moves out of range as Ross strikes.
Moreira throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moreira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moreira takes one on the button.
Moreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ross has Moreira up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Daniel Moreira has been cut.
Knees to the body from Ross.
Ross lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira stalling in the clinch but Ross improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ross.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Moreira controls the action.
Moreira tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Moreira back against the cage.
Moreira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ross prevents it.
Moreira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moreira blocks a body shot from Ross.
Moreira lands with a left to the head.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moreira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ross is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreira tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Moreira.
Moreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Moreira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ross counters with a nice leg kick.
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of Moreira's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Ross misses with a straight right.
Moreira scores with a jab to the body.
Ross scores with a body shot.
Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreira closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Moreira pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ross is looking to clinch but Moreira is avoiding it.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Moreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross misses with a looping left.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moreira slips under a jab.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Moreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ross counters with a head kick.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira moves away from the strike by Ross.
Ross lands a jab to Moreira's midsection.
Moreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreira somewhat.
Ross cracks Moreira with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moreira thuds a left hand into Ross's body.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreira.
Ross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross scores with a leg kick.
Moreira lands the left hand.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreira dives in and scores a takedown into Ross's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Moreira won't allow Ross to get back to his feet.
Moreira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ross is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ross has escaped and now he's on top!
Moreira wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is looking to sweep but instead, Ross has passed into half guard.
Moreira is looking to control Ross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moreira avoid being mounted?
Ross tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moreira controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ross really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Moreira slips the punch.
Nice shot by Ross.
Moreira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moreira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moreira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ross, right into the meat.
Moreira lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Ross connects with an inside leg kick.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Moreira saw that one coming.
Ross fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moreira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rick Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ross misses with a hook.
Moreira stuns Ross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moreira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Rick Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreira slips a jab from Ross.
Moreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of Moreira's head.
Moreira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moreira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross throws a jab but it's blocked by Moreira.
Moreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Ross moves into range and clinches up with Moreira.
Ross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moreira has hold of one of Ross's legs. Ross is fighting the takedown attempt but Moreira gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moreira looking to sit in guard and control but Ross gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to stand and escape but instead Moreira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moreira advances to half guard.
Ross is looking to escape.
Moreira looks to land a strike but Ross avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ross pulls Moreira in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moreira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ross manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Moreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreira, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rick Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Ross misses the target.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ross moves into the clinch.
Moreira has Ross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moreira wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
Ross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreira backwards.
Ross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreira looking for a takedown.
Ross has a couple of punches blocked by Moreira.
Ross stops a takedown attempt from Moreira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Moreira takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a body punch.
Moreira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ross lands a nice uppercut.
Moreira pushes Ross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross misses with a punch to the body.
Ross lands with a light punch inside.
Moreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moreira is rocked!
Ross crunches a lovely knee into Moreira's ribcage.
Oh Moreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moreira seems to have got his legs back now.
Ross digs a right hand into Moreira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moreira's gas tank.
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!
Ross prevents Moreira from breaking the clinch.
Ross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ross.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ross.
Daniel Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Moreira's cut is getting worse.
Ross digs a right hand into Moreira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moreira's gas tank.
Ross lands a hook that snaps the head of Moreira backwards.
Ross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daniel Moreira's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross blocks a body shot from Moreira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ross.
Ross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moreira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ross - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moreira as Ross tries to tie him up.
Ross unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Moreira! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ross is unloading with more strikes now! Moreira drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ross!
Rick Ross 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.
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