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Event:
RapidFC 68
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Baba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baba.
Baba misses with a right hand #TD#
and Moraes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baba won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moraes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moraes slows the pace down. #SUB#
Moraes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moraes's guard! Nice work there by Baba! #SUB#
Moraes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Baba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moraes has tightened it up now! Baba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodolfo Moraes!
Rodolfo Moraes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 43
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Anderson misses.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Moraes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Moraes wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Moraes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Moraes passes to full mount!
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Moraes working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Moraes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Anderson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Moraes's body to avoid the submission. Moraes has instead reached around Anderson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Moraes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodolfo Moraes!
A relieved looking Rodolfo Moraes 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:
FARTMMA 73
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Dentler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dentler ducks under a wild hook from Moraes.
Moraes looks for a takedown but Dentler sprawls well.
Dentler lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Moraes up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dentler from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Moraes's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jessy Dentler!
Jessy Dentler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
FARTMMA 66
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Blue Lou gets caught flat footed, as Moraes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.#SUB2#
Blue Lou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moraes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moraes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blue Lou looking to control.
Moraes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moraes wants to pass the guard but Blue Lou is keeping the position.
Moraes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blue Lou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moraes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue Lou is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moraes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moraes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Blue Lou has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moraes doesn't defend quickly enough and Blue Lou has managed to lock this one up! Can Moraes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Blue Lou on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Blue Lou!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Big Blue Lou made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FARTMMA 62
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Moraes misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Machado counters with a single leg into guard. Moraes didn't expect that.
Machado is pushing down on Moraes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moraes is fighting to maintain full guard but Machado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moraes tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Moraes gets full guard.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moraes is trying to control the position but Machado postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moraes dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Moraes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Machado is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Moraes has his hands clasped together but Machado extends and breaks Moraes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heitor Machado!
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Event:
FARTMMA 55
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Moraes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moraes throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Mark Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Moraes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moraes is standing up over Sanchez. Sanchez looks to escape but Moraes dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Moraes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moraes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Moraes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sanchez is trying to escape and Moraes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sanchez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Moraes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Moraes!
After winning the bout, Rodolfo Moraes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Moraes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pullum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Pullum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pullum trying to stall but Moraes improves his position.
#TD2#
Pullum jumps guard and drags Moraes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pullum has Moraes pulled in close to control his posture.
Pullum keeping full guard, as Moraes tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pullum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pullum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moraes is one step ahead there.
Moraes wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes stopping the sweep attempt from Pullum.#SUB2#
Pullum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moraes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pullum is tightening it up a little... Moraes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moraes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moraes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pullum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
FARTMMA 40
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Caesar darts in and clinches Moraes up against the cage.#TD2#
Moraes has hold of one of Caesar's legs. Caesar is fighting the takedown attempt but Moraes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moraes trying to control but Caesar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caesar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Moraes has his hands clasped together but Caesar extends and breaks Moraes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Caesar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Caesar!
Black Caesar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Damian clinches up with Moraes and pushes him back against the cage.
Damian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moraes backwards.
Damian scores with a hook to the body.
Moraes is looking to break free of the clinch but Damian has double underhooks.
Damian lands an elbow inside that Moraes shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Damian.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Damian as Moraes tries to tie him up.
Moraes tries to pull guard but Damian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Damian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Damian lands with a right to the head.
Damian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moraes looks winded!
Moraes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Damian. #CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Moraes has been cut.
Moraes's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moraes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moraes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Damian to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Damian.
Damian lands a body shot.
Damian pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Moraes! Damian unloads with more strikes and Moraes sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Damian!
An out of breath Rustam Damian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Dakine lands a head kick. Moraes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dakine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moraes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dakine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dakine throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Moraes shoots in and bounces Dakine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moraes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dakine is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dakine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moraes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dakine can't keep his opponent in guard - Moraes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moraes works his way into side control.
Moraes takes a little break here. Dakine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dakine is not content to let Moraes control the position. #T1#
Moraes tries to advance to mount but Dakine denies him. #SUB2#
Moraes is trying to get an arm triangle but Dakine is defending well.
Dakine is trying to get back to half guard.
Dakine tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB2#
Moraes looking to secure an arm triangle but Dakine defends it well.
Moraes controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Moraes 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 Moraes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodolfo Moraes!
Rodolfo Moraes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IVT 14
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Caesar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moraes.#TD2#
Caesar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moraes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Caesar trying to keep a closed guard but Moraes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Caesar looking for a guillotine here but Moraes defends easily.
Caesar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Caesar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moraes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Moraes trying to control the position.
Moraes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moraes is keeping the position for now.
Moraes wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Moraes keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Moraes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caesar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Moraes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caesar's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Caesar looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Moraes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moraes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caesar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caesar is looking for a sweep. Moraes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Moraes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moraes trying to control the action but Caesar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Caesar wants to get back to full guard.
Caesar gets back to full guard.
Moraes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caesar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Caesar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caesar is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Caesar wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving.
Moraes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Moraes has his foot on Caesar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caesar works his way back into a safe position though.
Caesar trying to control but Moraes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moraes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caesar defends it easily.
Caesar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moraes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caesar's guard. #REVB#
Caesar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB#
Caesar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moraes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Caesar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moraes defends well.#SUB#
Caesar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moraes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moraes wants to pass the guard but Caesar is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caesar 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.#SUB#
Caesar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodolfo Moraes will probably get the nod.
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#
Moraes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Caesar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Caesar drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Moraes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Caesar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Caesar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Caesar is looking to pass into half guard but Moraes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moraes is in guard.#REVB#
Moraes wants to pass the guard but Caesar is keeping the position.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Moraes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moraes wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caesar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moraes defends it easily.#SUB#
Caesar looking for a guillotine here but Moraes defends easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Moraes has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Moraes trying to control but Caesar is working from the bottom.
Moraes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Caesar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moraes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caesar's guard.
Caesar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Caesar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moraes trying to move into half guard but instead Caesar has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Caesar controlling from the top position.
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moraes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Moraes looking for subs off his back but Caesar has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Caesar is looking for a kimura but Moraes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caesar to get the leverage.
Moraes trying to hold on to Caesar's head to control him but Caesar postures up.
#T3#
Moraes wants to improve his position but Caesar is controlling well.
Caesar tries to pass to full mount but Moraes defends it.
Moraes wants to get back to full guard.
Moraes trying to get back to full guard but Caesar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Caesar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moraes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Caesar has hold of Moraes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moraes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Moraes wants to hold on but Caesar pushes him away.#T4#
Moraes is squirming around, avoiding Caesar's attempts to control the action.
Moraes is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Caesar is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Caesar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD2#
Moraes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Caesar!#SUB2#
Moraes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Caesar is trying to escape and Moraes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Caesar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Moraes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Moraes!
Rodolfo Moraes is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rodolfo Moraes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IVT 11
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Rasputin digs a good hook to Moraes's body.
Moraes tries for a takedown but Rasputin circles away easily
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Moraes has been cut.
Evgeni Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rasputin closes the distance and clinches.
Rasputin gets through Moraes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Moraes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moraes is trying to work for a kimura but Rasputin is defending well.
Moraes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Moraes wants to finish this one by submission but Rasputin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moraes.
Rasputin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moraes on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Moraes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rasputin's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Moraes won't let Rasputin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Moraes swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Moraes!
Rodolfo Moraes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IVT Friday 4
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Moraes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
Murphy is trying to work for a sweep but Moraes has mounted him!
Moraes looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Murphy has left one of his arms exposed and Moraes doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Murphy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Moraes!
Rodolfo Moraes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IVT Wednesday
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Motts forces Moraes back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Motts breaks the clinch.
Moraes throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Moraes misses.
Jab from Motts.
Motts tries to score with a low kick but Moraes moves his leg out of the way.
Motts tries to close the distance and clinch but Moraes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Moraes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts tries to clinch up.
Motts throws the kick towards the body but Moraes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Motts.
Moraes throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Motts dives in and scores a takedown into Moraes's guard.
Motts throws a big right hand that misses.
Moraes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB#
Motts is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Moraes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Motts is looking to defend but Moraes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Motts! Moraes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Motts taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodolfo Moraes!
A victorious Rodolfo Moraes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IVT 5
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Moraes ducks right into an uppercut from Motts.
Motts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Motts sends Moraes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Motts is motioning to the referee to let Moraes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Motts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts drops Moraes with a naaaaasty hook - Moraes is in real trouble here! Motts dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Motts!
Milton Motts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Moraes scores with a takedown into Zombie 's guard.
Moraes slips nicely into half guard.
Moraes is looking to stall here but Zombie recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Moraes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zombie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moraes has managed to get both his arms back between Zombie 's legs - danger averted.
Zombie looking for a sweep. Not yet Zombie , not yet. #SUB#
Moraes 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie working a defensive guard here.
Moraes looking to sit in guard and control but Zombie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Moraes really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB#
Moraes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zombie defends well.
Zombie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Moraes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moraes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zombie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zombie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zombie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Moraes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zombie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zombie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Moraes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Zombie postures up.
#SUB#
Moraes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moraes looking to control but Zombie passes into half guard.
Zombie tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Moraes actively working from the bottom here.
Moraes trying to control but Zombie postures up.
#T3#
Moraes keeping control of the position.
Zombie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moraes gets full guard.
Zombie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Moraes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moraes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zombie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Moraes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zombie has passed into half guard!
Zombie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moraes keeps working. #SUB#
Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Moraes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Moraes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zombie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zombie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zombie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Rodolfo Moraes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moraes.
Zombie struggling a bit here.
Moraes is trying to move to mount but Zombie reverses beautifully and ends up in Moraes's guard. #SUB#
Moraes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zombie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Moraes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Zombie trying to control but Moraes is working from the bottom.
Zombie stays in close to Moraes's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes looking to control.
Zombie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Moraes working for submissions but it's allowed Zombie to get to half guard.
Zombie is keen to just control but Moraes is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Zombie is trying to work for a kimura but Moraes is defending well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Moraes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Zombie 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.
Zombie tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zombie pulls his head out easily.
Moraes wants to improve his position but Zombie is controlling well.
Strike Zombie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Zombie trying to control the action but Moraes is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Zombie there.
Moraes wants to control but Zombie is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Moraes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zombie pulls his head out easily.
Zombie trying to control from half guard but Moraes is working away.
Moraes manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moraes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zombie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moraes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Zombie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moraes defends well.
Moraes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zombie is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zombie wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Strike Zombie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moraes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Moraes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Moraes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Moraes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zombie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zombie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moraes tries for a kimura but Zombie is defending well. #T1#
Moraes tries to advance to mount but Zombie denies him.
Moraes is trying to move to mount but Zombie reverses beautifully and ends up in Moraes's guard.
Zombie wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving. #SUB#
Moraes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Moraes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zombie connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Moraes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zombie has passed into side control.
Moraes tries to buck Zombie off but Zombie is having none of it.
Zombie moves into full mount!
Moraes is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zombie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moraes is surviving well by controlling Zombie 's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Moraes reaches up to try and pull Zombie in and control his posture, but Zombie latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Moraes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Strike Zombie !
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