PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rolston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Moreira
vs
Rolston

170 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
150 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Rolston!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira moves away from the strike by Rolston.

Moreira instigates a clinch.
Rolston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moreira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moreira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moreira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moreira.
Moreira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Moreira on the inside.

Moreira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreira cracks the inside of Rolston's front leg.
Rolston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Rolston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Rolston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moreira looks to throw the jab but Rolston is out of range.
Moreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rolston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Rolston missing with a left hand there. Moreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolston just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Rolston with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rolston.
Rolston misses the shot to the body.
Rolston misses with a wild body shot.
Rolston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rolston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.
Moreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Rolston.
Moreira loads up on a big right hand but Rolston slips the punch.
Rolston misses with a looping left.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
Rolston scores with a sloppy right hand. Moreira should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolston thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreira misses with a hook. Rolston ducked under it nicely.
Rolston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moreira rather than just go for the knockout.

Rolston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moreira trying to control from the bottom.
Moreira is pressing down on Rolston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreira 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.
Moreira has a closed guard, preventing Rolston from standing up.
Moreira wants to stand but Rolston is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira pulls Rolston in to control the position.

Moreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moreira looking to control.
Rolston preventing the sweep.

Rolston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moreira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rolston, into his guard.
Rolston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreira controls the pace.

Moreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreira has managed to get both his arms back between Rolston's legs - danger averted.
Rolston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moreira is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolston keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Rolston is trying to control the position but Moreira postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rolston ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Moreira misses with an uppercut. Rolston saw that one coming.
Moreira misses with a looping right.

Moreira moves into the clinch.
Moreira tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolston avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira lands a nice uppercut.
Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira lands a jab to the nose.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Moreira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moreira darts in and clinches Rolston up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Moreira.
Moreira digs a right hand underneath Rolston's ribcage. Rolston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moreira misses with a knee to the head.
Moreira lands a left hand.
Moreira is pushing Rolston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rolston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreira prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolston thows a body shot but no joy.
Rolston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Moreira darts in and clinches Rolston up against the cage.
Moreira looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Moreira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreira digs a right hand into Rolston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rolston's gas tank.
Rolston is breathing heavily.
Rolston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rolston.
Moreira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moreira is leaning against Rolston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moreira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rolston or not.
Daniel Moreira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolston struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreira controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira taking a breather.
Moreira with a knee to the head.
Moreira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Moreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolston throws a lazy right hand but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Moreira.
Moreira ducks right into an uppercut from Rolston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moreira.
Moreira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolston circles away.
A jab from Rolston does it's job there.
Rolston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolston throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreira counters with an outside leg kick.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolston.
Moreira lands a jab to Rolston's midsection.
Rolston shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rolston dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
Moreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Rolston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolston misses with a looping right.
Rolston misses the shot to the body.
Moreira digs a good body shot into Rolston's ribs.
Moreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Moreira moves in looking to clinch but Rolston pushes him off.
Rolston just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolston. Moreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreira lands a nice hook to Rolston's body. Rolston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moreira thows a body kick. Rolston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rolston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Moreira forces Rolston back against the cage and clinches.
Rolston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreira prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira presses Rolston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Moreira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moreira lands a right hand.
Moreira pushes Rolston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Moreira.
Moreira lands a left hand.
Moreira is leaning against Rolston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moreira is pushing Rolston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Moreira.
Moreira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rolston.
Rolston can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Moreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Moreira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Moreira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rolston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Moreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moreira.
Decent striking displayed by Moreira there.
Rolston lands with an overhand left.
Moreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Moreira. Beautiful body shot.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolston.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolston misses the target.
Moreira blocks a jab.

Moreira has managed to clinch.
Rolston tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolston prevents a body shot from Moreira.
Moreira lands a shot to the body.
Moreira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira controlling the action here for a moment.
Rolston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreira prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moreira.
Rolston wants a takedown.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rolston.
Moreira controlling the action here for a moment.
Rolston is trying to drag Moreira to the mat but Moreira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Moreira.
Moreira works on Rolston's body with a couple of short punches.
Moreira lands a shot to the body.
Moreira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rolston's face.
Ricky Rolston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreira scores with a shoulder strike.

Rolston is rocked!
Moreira scores a nice knee to the body.
Daniel Moreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Moreira.
Rolston is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreira finish him?
Moreira effectively controlling the action here.
Rolston seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Moreira as the two fighters clinch.
Rolston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreira pulls his leg out and moves away.

Moreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Moreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rolston.
Moreira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moreira prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira gets underhooks to prevent Rolston's takedown attempt.
Moreira crunches a lovely knee into Rolston's ribcage.
Moreira has Rolston pushed against the cage.
Moreira stops a takedown attempt from Rolston.
Rolston tries for a takedown but Moreira manages to get underhooks.
Rolston throws a head punch that misses.
Rolston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moreira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Moreira.

Moreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moreira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolston can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira swings for the body but Rolston moves out of range.
Rolston lands a jab to the head.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Rolston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Moreira moves into the clinch.
Rolston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rolston can't get the takedown.
Rolston tries for a takedown but Moreira manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Moreira.
Rolston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moreira taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira cracks Rolston with a nice body shot.
Moreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolston backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Moreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moreira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Moreira!
A very excited looking Daniel Moreira 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.