PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Iberico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Moyanao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Iberico had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.8lbs, 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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Iberico
vs
Moyanao

166 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Iberico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexis Moyanao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyanao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iberico has time to react.
Moyanao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iberico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moyanao somewhat.
Iberico with a poor takedown

and Moyanao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moyanao trying to pass the guard but Iberico defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Iberico manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Moyanao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moyanao showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iberico wants to get back to his feet.
Iberico trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moyanao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iberico wants to get back to his feet.

Iberico kicks off Moyanao and gets to his feet.
Iberico shoots in but Moyanao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iberico is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iberico fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Iberico. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Moyanao throws a left that rocks Iberico and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Moyanao dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Iberico regain composure!

Iberico is rocked!

It looks like Ivan Iberico has been cut.
Moyanao lands a nice forearm strike.
Moyanao is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Moyanao's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Iberico is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moyanao working the ground and pound.
Moyanao lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moyanao is looking to take a break and control but Iberico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moyanao lands a decent elbow from side control.
Iberico seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyanao grinds an elbow into Iberico's temple.
Iberico is not content to let Moyanao control the position.
Iberico is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moyanao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Iberico is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moyanao asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moyanao working the head with strikes.
Moyanao is working Iberico over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moyanao is looking to take a break and control but Iberico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iberico is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iberico stops Moyanao from passing to mount.
Moyanao working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moyanao working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Moyanao's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Iberico is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iberico wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Iberico takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iberico is trying to buck Moyanao off.
Iberico taking punishment in the form of punches.
Moyanao working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iberico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moyanao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moyanao wants to control but Iberico is keeping him busy.
Moyanao lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Iberico down.
Moyanao cracks Iberico with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moyanao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moyanao tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Iberico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moyanao cracks Iberico with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iberico wants to get back to his feet but Moyanao drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Moyanao stands up and beckons Iberico to his feet.
Moyanao stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Moyanao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Iberico's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moyanao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moyanao lands in his opponent's guard.
Moyanao postures up.
Moyanao trying to control but Iberico is working from the bottom.
Iberico is trying to control the position but Moyanao postures up.
Iberico is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moyanao thows a big elbow that misses.
Moyanao stops Iberico from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moyanao thows a big elbow that misses.
Iberico keeping full guard, as Moyanao tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iberico is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Iberico just wasn't active enough.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moyanao.
Moyanao is working Iberico over with some ground and pound from side control.
Iberico on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moyanao landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Iberico is looking for a sweep.
Iberico is trying to get back to his feet.
Moyanao working the ground and pound from side control.
Moyanao scoring with punches from side control.
Moyanao lands some shots froms side control.
Moyanao working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Iberico is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moyanao working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyanao lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moyanao prevents Iberico from escaping the position.
Moyanao is chipping away with strikes.
Iberico is pushing Moyanao's head away, looking to escape. Moyanao manages to hold on to the position though.
Moyanao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Iberico prevents Moyanao from moving into mount.
Iberico pushes Moyanao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moyanao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Moyanao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moyanao works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iberico is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moyanao asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Iberico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iberico is looking to reverse the position.
Moyanao lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Iberico down.
Iberico is looking for a sweep.
Moyanao working away.
Moyanao working the ground and pound from side control.
Alexis Moyanao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moyanao is working Iberico over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moyanao wants to stand but Iberico is controlling his arm.
Iberico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Iberico wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moyanao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moyanao content to control rather than advance.
Iberico keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Iberico has one foot on Moyanao's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iberico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moyanao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iberico somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moyanao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moyanao postures up in Iberico's guard and throws a big left but Iberico blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Moyanao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Iberico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Iberico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moyanao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iberico misses with a takedown attempt

and Moyanao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iberico's guard.
Moyanao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Iberico wants to stand and escape but Moyanao is having none of it.
Moyanao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iberico wants to stand and escape but Moyanao is having none of it.
Moyanao trying to control but Iberico is working from the bottom.
Moyanao is looking to work some ground and pound but Iberico has wrist control.
Moyanao cracks Iberico with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moyanao wants to pass the guard but Iberico is keeping the position.
Iberico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moyanao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moyanao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iberico has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moyanao off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Iberico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Iberico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Moyanao.
Moyanao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iberico.
Iberico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iberico looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moyanao is fending him off so far but Iberico persists. Nope, Moyanao circles away and we're back to standing.
Iberico tries for a takedown but Moyanao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moyanao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Moyanao coming out on top.
Iberico shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moyanao but Moyanao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iberico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Moyanao does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iberico shoots in but Moyanao avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Moyanao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iberico to the mat! Iberico manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iberico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moyanao manages to get himself to full guard.

Iberico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iberico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Iberico throwing strikes from guard but Moyanao blocks nicely.
Iberico trying to control the position from guard on top but Moyanao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyanao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moyanao wants to sweep here but Iberico controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iberico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iberico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moyanao keeping full guard, as Iberico tries to pass.
Moyanao is looking to stand up but Iberico isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moyanao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Iberico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moyanao's head.
Iberico throws a big right hand that misses.
Moyanao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iberico is controlling him.
Iberico tries to free his leg and advance position but Moyanao is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moyanao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iberico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iberico is pushing down on Moyanao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moyanao is fighting to maintain full guard but Iberico has managed to sneak the leg through.
Iberico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moyanao's head.
Moyanao trying to control but Iberico postures up.
Iberico frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Iberico putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ivan Iberico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexis Moyanao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moyanao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexis Moyanao.
Well Moyanao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Moyanao!