PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Moreira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Moreira
vs
Worsely

170 cm
31
155 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

175 cm
28
167 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Perkele!

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Worsely!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moreira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Worsely - the referee stops the clock and Moreira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Worsely. Moreira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Worsely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worsely misses the body punch
and Moreira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Worsely 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.
Worsely takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Worsely.
Moreira lands a really nice looking cross but Worsely seems unphased.
Worsely misses the shot to the body.
Moreira checks the leg kick.
Moreira checks the leg kick.
A jab from Moreira misses.
Moreira throws out a loose jab but Worsely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worsely shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worsely.
Moreira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira throws a shot from downtown. Worsely moves away and avoids it.
Moreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Daniel Moreira has been cut.
Moreira scores with a leg kick.
Worsely lands a nice shot that snaps Moreira's head back.
Worsely tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worsely thows a body shot but no joy.
Worsely gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moreira.
Moreira blocks a jab.
Worsely uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
Moreira misses the jab.
Moreira cracks a nice hook into Worsely's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreira misses with a left hand
and Worsely counters with a thumping low kick.
Moreira checks a low kick from Worsely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Worsely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worsely.
Moreira misses with a few strikes there.
Daniel Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Worsely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Worsely.
Worsely throws a leg kick but Moreira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Worsely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreira throws out the jab.
Worsely tries to clinch there but Moreira circles away.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worsely slips under a jab from Moreira.
Moreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Worsely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worsely throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Moreira counter with a right hand.
Moreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira swings for the body but Worsely moves out of range.
Worsely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreira.
Moreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Moreira misses with a left hand
and Worsely counters with a low kick, right behind Moreira 's knee.
Good shot there by Moreira.
Moreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreira ducks under a wild hook from Worsely.
Moreira lands a jab to the nose.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worsely moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Moreira misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Worsely.
Worsely throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Worsely throws a hook to the side of Moreira's head but Moreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worsely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Worsely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Worsely falls off balance throwing a combination
and Worsely takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Worsely is rocked!
Worsely ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Good exchange - Moreira coming out on top.
Worsely is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreira finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira throws a looping overhand right but Worsely ducks down to avoid it.
Worsely seems to have recovered his senses.
Moreira keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Worsely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Worsely changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark Worsely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worsely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Worsely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moreira staying out of range there.
Worsely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreira throws out the jab.
Worsely fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moreira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Worsely thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreira slips under a jab from Worsely.
Worsely misses the body punch
and Moreira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Worsely thinking.
Moreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worsely moves away.
Worsely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Worsely, right into the meat.
Daniel Moreira is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Worsely.
Worsely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Worsely does a little dance to reset his feet.

Worsely shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moreira's guard.
Moreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Worsely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreira is pulling down on Worsely's head. It's preventing any offense from Worsely, at least for the moment.
Moreira trying to control the position.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Worsely from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is trying to keep Worsely in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Moreira.
Worsely throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worsely lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Worsely misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Worsely.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Worsely.
Moreira dips to his left and cracks Worsely with an uppercut!
Moreira takes a swing at Worsely's ribcage but misses.
Worsely's corner calls for a 1-2. Worsely obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Worsely moves out of range as Moreira strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moreira lands a slapping body shot.
Worsely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreira.
A chopping leg kick lands by Worsely.
Nice straight punches there by Worsely. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Worsely.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
Moreira lands an overhand right.
Moreira misses with an uppercut.
Worsely fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moreira throws a shot from downtown. Worsely moves away and avoids it.
Worsely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moreira checks a leg kick nicely.
Moreira lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worsely takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moreira connects with a looping right hand.

Moreira gets caught flat footed, as Worsely shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worsely is breathing heavily.
Moreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Worsely manages to get himself to full guard.
Moreira controlling from the top position.
Moreira wants to control from the top but Worsely keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Moreira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Worsely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreira throws out the jab.

Worsely moves into the clinch.
A short right from Moreira.
Good body shot from Worsely.
Moreira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Worsely as the two fighters clinch.
Moreira can't find room to land a body shot as Worsely controls the action.
Moreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreira.
Moreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moreira throws a head punch that misses.
Moreira lands a nice uppercut.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but Worsely blocks with his arms.
Worsely blocks a body shot from Moreira.
Worsely lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Worsely has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moreira is trying to keep an underhook but Worsely manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira is looking to improve his position.
Worsely content to control rather than advance.
Worsely is stalling here. Moreira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Worsely seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moreira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Worsely manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Worsely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
Moreira is trying is best to control the position here.
Worsely looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Worsely is trying to control. Moreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mark Worsely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is trying to get back to full guard.
Worsely throwing shots but Moreira is blocking nicely.
Daniel Moreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Worsely in particular looking to stall.
Worsely winds up and cracks Moreira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Worsely landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Worsely is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moreira is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Worsely is looking for a kimura here.
Moreira is trying to stand back up but Worsely is controlling him
Moreira is controlling Worsely's trapped leg to prevent Worsely from advancing to side control.
Moreira trying to control from the bottom.
Worsely is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moreira is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Worsely is working for a kimura but Moreira is defending it quite comfortably.
Worsely stalling away here and it's allowed Moreira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreira, not yet.
Worsely throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsely with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreira is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Worsely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moreira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Moreira!
Daniel Moreira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.