BCL 21 - Moreno vs. Maeda PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinta Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fraser comes to the cage accompanied by Sirius. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fraser
vs
Pelle

203 cm
35
287 lbs
26 - 22 - 0

193 cm
36
276 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition
Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Fraser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle avoids the body shot from Fraser.
Fraser misses with a wild body shot.
Fraser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fraser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pelle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fraser scores with a nice head shot.
Fraser wants to clinch up but Pelle keeps it at a distance.
Fraser throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pelle counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelle slips under a jab from Fraser.
Fraser tries to clinch up.
Fraser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fraser lands a really nice looking cross but Pelle seems unphased.
Fraser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fraser throws a big shot that misses.
Donald Fraser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser blocks a jab.
Jab from Pelle.
Pelle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fraser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pelle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fraser lands a jab to the nose.

Pelle gets tackled into the cage by Fraser. Fraser maintains the clinch.
A short right from Fraser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Pelle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fraser scores with a jab to the head.
Fraser tries to clinch up
and Pelle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pelle's hands.
Pelle moves out of range as Fraser strikes.
Fraser tries to clinch there but Pelle circles away.
Pelle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fraser.
Pelle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fraser.
Fraser lands the left hand.
Fraser connects with a jab.
Fraser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fraser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pelle.

Pelle gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fraser has him pressed against the cage.
Fraser scores with a shot to the side of Pelle's head.

Fraser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fraser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fraser slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Pelle both land. Nice combination.
Fraser misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Fraser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pelle doesn't seem phased though.
Fraser scores with the left hand. Pelle knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fraser pushes Pelle up against the cage in a clinch.
Fraser tries to break free but Pelle pushes him back against the cage.
Fraser tries to break the clinch but Pelle is controlling the position.
Fraser misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Pelle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fraser misses with the head strike.
Fraser tries to throw a body punch but Pelle avoids it by throwing Fraser back against the cage.
Fraser wants to break free but Pelle has control.
Pelle trying to control the position but instead, Fraser has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pelle into the cage.
Pelle misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelle trying to land knees to the body.
Pelle has had enough of the clinch but Fraser keeps him there for the moment.
Fraser can't find room to land a body shot as Pelle controls the action.
Fraser's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pelle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fraser is leaning against Pelle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Fraser's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Pelle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fraser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Rinta Pelle has been cut.

Fraser sends Pelle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fraser is motioning to the referee to let Pelle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Fraser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rinta Pelle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fraser misses with a looping right.
Fraser throws a big shot that misses.
Fraser misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Fraser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fraser throws the left hand but Pelle avoids the punch easily.
Fraser tries to clinch but Pelle moves out of range.
Fraser misses with a lunging right hand
and Pelle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fraser thows a body shot but no joy.
Fraser misses with a hook. Pelle ducked under it nicely.
Fraser lands a head shot.
Fraser tries to clinch there but Pelle circles away.
Fraser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pelle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pelle finds it's target.
Fraser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelle can do to turn this around?
Fraser scores with a hook.
Fraser slips a straight right by Pelle.
Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
Rinta Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraser is looking to clinch but Pelle is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fraser. Pelle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fraser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pelle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fraser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pelle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fraser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fraser misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fraser moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraser struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelle controls his hands.

Pelle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fraser jabs at Pelle's body.
Pelle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pelle walks straight into a right hand from Fraser - that's dropped him! Fraser jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pelle from any more punishment! Pelle complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donald Fraser!
Donald Fraser retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Donald Fraser thanked Mango Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Grace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grace
vs
Benson

174 cm
23
176 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

175 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Benson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace slips under a jab from Benson.
Grace 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.
Benson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benson wants it to stay on the feet.
Benson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Benson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grace taking punishment in the form of punches.
Benson cracks Grace with a big right hand but Grace just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Benson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Benson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grace tries to buck Benson off but Benson is having none of it.
My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Benson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grace manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benson's best efforts.
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!
Grace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grace.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
Benson postures up in Grace's guard and throws a big left but Grace blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
Benson postures up in Grace's guard and throws a big left but Grace blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson won't allow Grace to sweep him here.
Grace trying to control the position.
Benson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grace looking for a sweep. Not yet Grace, not yet.

Grace has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Benson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Grace has tightened it up now! Benson 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 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Grace!
An out of breath Miguel Grace 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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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Jorgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Boans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgenson comes to the cage accompanied by Made You Look by Nas. Boans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Round and Round by Ratt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jorgenson
vs
Boans

190 cm
30
273 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

210 cm
32
275 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spencer Jorgenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Boans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgenson tests Boans's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Jon Boans has been cut.
Jorgenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boans avoids the body shot from Jorgenson.

Boans gets a takedown into half guard.

Jorgenson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boans is tapping! Great win for Jorgenson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Spencer Jorgenson!
Spencer Jorgenson 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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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inti Raimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buffet has chosen Margaritaville as his entrance music. Inti Raimi had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. On his way into the cage it seems that Inti Raimi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Inti Raimi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Raimi
vs
Buffet

184 cm
32
225 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

192 cm
28
220 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inti Raimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Buffet!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raimi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raimi fails with the takedown.
Buffet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buffet throws the left hand but Raimi avoids the punch easily.
Buffet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Raimi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Buffet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Buffet has closed the distance and engaged Raimi in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Buffet scores with a nice short uppercut.

Buffet breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buffet fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Buffet finds it's target.
Raimi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raimi is defended easily by Buffet.
Raimi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raimi throws a series of punches but Buffet moves out of range.
Raimi throws a head kick that misses.
Raimi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buffet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buffet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Buffet blocks the low kick.
Horrible takedown by Raimi or perhaps it was just good defense by Buffet which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inti Raimi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buffet needs to keep his hands up - Raimi had a free shot at his head there.
Raimi avoids the body shot from Buffet.
Buffet misses with a two punch combination.
Raimi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buffet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raimi avoids the head kick by Buffet.
Raimi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raimi misses with a looping right.
Buffet throws a push kick but Raimi slaps the foot to one side.
Buffet throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Raimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buffet connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raimi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buffet.
Raimi shoots in for a takedown but Buffet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raimi connects with a high kick.
Raimi fails to land with a series of punches.
Raimi is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Raimi misses
and Raimi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raimi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Raimi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Buffet cracks Raimi with a right hand to the side of the head.

Raimi is rocked!
Buffet lands with a thumping leg kick.

Buffet throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Raimi tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Raimi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Buffet wants to control from the top but Raimi keeps moving.

Buffet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buffet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buffet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raimi is keeping the position for now.

Buffet drops back looking for a leg! Raimi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raimi manages to kick Buffet off! Buffet jumps back into Raimi's guard.
Raimi seems to have got his legs back now.
Buffet looking to sit in guard and control but Raimi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buffet is trying to keep Raimi in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raimi won't allow Buffet to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raimi tries to free his leg and advance position but Buffet is retaining full guard.

Raimi is posturing up here but Buffet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raimi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raimi has to tap! Slick submission there by Buffet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Buffet!
A less than humble Jimmy Buffet misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maeda has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Mitsuyo Maeda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moreno
vs
Maeda

185 cm
35
175 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

177 cm
31
168 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
World class MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Moreno throws a low kick, looking for Maeda's leg but Maeda calmly moves out of range.
Maeda lands a head kick!
Moreno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maeda. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maeda, as that shot connected.
Moreno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maeda checks a low kick from Moreno.
Moreno thows a leg kick but Maeda checks it

so Maeda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Moreno has Maeda pulled in close to control his posture.
Maeda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Emanoel Moreno.
Maeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maeda connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Maeda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maeda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moreno will feel that in the morning.
Moreno blocks a leg kick.
Moreno misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maeda throws a head kick but Moreno moves out of range.
Maeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moreno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moreno checks a low kick from Maeda.
Moreno throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno throws a leg kick that is checked

and Maeda counters with a single leg into guard. Moreno didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno has control of Maeda's left arm, preventing Maeda from doing any damage.
Moreno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maeda trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreno, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Moreno'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda is fighting to break Moreno's control of his arms but Moreno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emanoel Moreno just wasn't active enough.
Maeda falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maeda looks winded!
Moreno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maeda. Maeda obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Moreno is predictable there

and Maeda counters with a takedown into side control.
Moreno manages to get back to half guard.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moreno is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno 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.
Moreno trying to control the position here.
Moreno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Moreno tries to control but Maeda wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Maeda throws a push kick but Moreno slaps the foot to one side.
Moreno wants to slow Maeda down by chopping away at his legs.
Moreno misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Moreno blocks the low kick.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maeda.
Moreno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moreno thows a leg kick but Maeda checks it

and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
Moreno is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
Moreno is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moreno.
Moreno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moreno looking to control.
Moreno is pulling down on Maeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Maeda, at least for the moment.

Emanoel Moreno has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch combination from Maeda misses.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Maeda misses.
Maeda throws a looping overhand right but Moreno ducks down to avoid it.
Maeda throws a sloppy head kick and Moreno moves out of range easily.
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moreno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maeda.
Moreno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maeda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Maeda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moreno is out of range and Maeda settles back down.
Mitsuyo Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maeda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moreno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moreno moves out of range as Maeda throws a body kick.
Moreno misses with a low kick as Maeda jumps back.
Maeda connects with a high kick.
Maeda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitsuyo Maeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Moreno.
Maeda loads up on a big right hand but Moreno slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Moreno.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maeda connects with a leg kick. Moreno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maeda connects with an inside leg kick.
Moreno motions for Maeda to come forward. Moreno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda is looking to chop away at Moreno's legs.
Maeda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maeda misses with a double jab.
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Moreno's head but Moreno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreno throws a front kick aimed at Maeda's knee but Maeda avoids it well.
Maeda blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsuyo Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maeda lands with a kick to the temple. Moreno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maeda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maeda throws a low kick but Moreno moves out of range easily.
Moreno avoids a kick to the body.
Moreno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maeda postures up in Moreno's guard and throws a big left but Moreno blocks it.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno is retaining full guard.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Moreno is pulling down on Maeda's head to control his posture.
Moreno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreno is controlling the pace.
Maeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno is stalling here. Maeda is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moreno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maeda has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Moreno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maeda is looking to advance position but Moreno won't allow it.
Moreno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maeda's back!
Maeda prevents Moreno from getting a body triangle.

Moreno is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maeda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Emanoel Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moreno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mitsuyo Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moreno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maeda tries to hold on but Moreno postures up.
Maeda tries to reverse the position but Moreno maintains control.
Moreno controlling from mount.
Moreno lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to control but Maeda wriggling away.
Maeda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Moreno scoring with strikes but Maeda is staying in there.
Maeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Moreno jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maeda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Moreno trying to control the position but Maeda is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda taking a bit of punishment here - Moreno scoring with strikes.
Moreno working the head and body with strikes.
Moreno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Moreno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moreno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maeda is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maeda sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moreno's best efforts.

Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Maeda is defending well.
Moreno not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanoel Moreno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
Mitsuyo Maeda is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Mitsuyo Maeda 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.
Emanoel Moreno was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks all. Stepping down from MMA now. You'll still get to see me, and my style, in our grappling tourneys. It was a pleasure.'.