PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin's entrance music is Ontlogy. A fine choice. Moreira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Samba de janeiro - bellini. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lin
vs
Moreira

175 cm
21
185 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

190 cm
23
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Lin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Moreira with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lin. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Lin throws a body punch but Moreira moves out of range.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
Moreira shoots in for a double leg but Lin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Moreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Lin which made him look bad.
Lin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreira.

Lin lands a big head kick that sends Moreira tumbling to the mat! Lin takes a step backwards and waves Moreira back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Felipe Moreira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Lin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreira.
Lin throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Moreira pushes Lin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreira is defending well for now.
Lin misses with a knee strike.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreira is defending well for now.
Moreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Moreira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lin pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lin connects with the punch.
Lin throws a shot from downtown. Moreira moves away and avoids it.
Lin throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin misses with a series of wild punches.
Lin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.

Moreira clinches up with Lin and pushes him back against the cage.
Moreira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Moreira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lin uses from the top position.
Lin stopping the sweep attempt from Moreira.
Lin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Moreira has his foot on Lin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin works his way back into a safe position though.

Lin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moreira keeping full guard, as Lin tries to pass.
Lin trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Lin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lin gets to his feet - Moreira follows without any prompting.
Moreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreira somewhat.
Lin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
Moreira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alberto Lin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lin takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
Moreira misses with a straight left.
Moreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lin avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick by Lin misses

and Moreira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moreira.
Moreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lin is retaining full guard.
Lin wants to stand but Moreira is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moreira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lin!
Moreira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Lin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Moreira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moreira shoots in but Lin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moreira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moreira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
Lin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lin leaves Moreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
Moreira moves out of range of the body kick from Lin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin misses with a straight left.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin thows a leg kick but Moreira checks it

and Moreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lin's guard.
Lin wants to control the position but Moreira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Moreira throws a strike but Lin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Moreira has gone for a leg lock! Lin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moreira's guard.

Moreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Moreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moreira is breathing heavily.
Lin forces his way into half guard.
Moreira wants to improve his position but Lin is controlling well.

Moreira actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira wants to control but Lin is keeping busy.
Moreira is looking to improve his position.
Lin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Lin is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alberto Lin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moreira is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira tries to clinch there but Lin circles away.
Moreira blocks a head kick by Lin.
Moreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Moreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lin throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Lin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreira.
Moreira moves out of range of the body kick from Lin.
Moreira misses with an uppercut.
Moreira lands with a kick to the temple. Lin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moreira.
Moreira scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira tries to clinch
and Lin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lin misses with a shot to the body

and Moreira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin won't allow Moreira to pass to mount.

Moreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Lin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moreira is looking to take a break and control but Lin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moreira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Moreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Moreira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moreira closes the distance but Lin moves to the side
and Lin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moreira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lin counters with a low kick, right behind Moreira 's knee.
Moreira closes the distance and clinches up with Lin, looking for a takedown. Moreira pushes Lin against the cage but Lin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moreira closes the distance but Lin moves to the side
and Lin counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lin.
Lin blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lin throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Moreira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lin checks a leg kick.

Moreira clinches up against the cage.
Moreira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lin walks away with a smile on his face. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moreira counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Felipe Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lin avoids it really well and circles away.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
Moreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Lin.
Lin swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira throws a head kick that half lands.
Moreira tries to clinch but Lin moves out of range.
Moreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lin was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreira.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreira connects with a high kick.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moreira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Lin tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lin misses with a leg kick.
Lin tries to clinch but Moreira is having none of it.
Lin throws a head kick that misses

and Moreira counters with a takedown into side control.
Moreira throwing strikes but Lin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lin working away.
Lin tries to advance to mount but Moreira denies him.
Lin wants to take a breather but Moreira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreira is retaining full guard.
Lin wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.

Moreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lin defends well.

Moreira looking for a guillotine here but Lin defends easily.

Moreira looking for a guillotine here but Lin defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lin wants to stand but Moreira is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alberto Lin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Felipe Moreira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moreira looks for a takedown but Lin sprawls well.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreira throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alberto Lin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lin is looking to clinch.
Lin swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreira.
Moreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moreira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moreira dives in and grabs Lin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes down on Moreira's head and hops out.
Alberto Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moreira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Lin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moreira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lin tries to land a knee to the head but Moreira blocks with his arms.

Lin breaks from the clinch.
Moreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Lin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moreira at a distance.
Lin is looking to score with low kicks.
Lin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lin tried to score with a low kick but Moreira checks it.
Alberto Lin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moreira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moreira thows a huge punch but Lin dodges it nicely.
Lin trying to control here.

Moreira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Moreira!
Felipe Moreira is the new middleweight champion!