PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewey Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira's entrance music is Samba de janeiro - bellini. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cox's choice of entrance music: Guilty As Charged. Dewey Cox struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Moreira
vs
Cox

190 cm
29
193 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

188 cm
26
203 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dewey Cox!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Dewey Cox has been cut.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Moreira catches Cox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Moreira clinches up with Cox and pushes him back against the cage.

Moreira decides to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

Moreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moreira keeping full guard, as Cox tries to pass.

Cox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cox has managed to get both his arms back between Moreira's legs - danger averted.
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 being controlled here, momentarily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Moreira.
Cox throws a big right hand that misses.

Moreira is looking for a triangle but Cox pushes his legs off easily.
Moreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Moreira working for a triangle but Cox defends it easily.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreira is looking for a triangle here but Cox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Moreira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira gets back to half guard.

Cox wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moreira actively working from the bottom here.
Moreira wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cox in particular looking to stall.
Moreira wants to control the action here but instead Cox manages to pass to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Moreira is desperately trying to improve his position but Cox has a good base and remains in mount.
Cox wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely.
Moreira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira is in a horrible position here. Cox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cox content just to control the position here.
Cox scoring with strikes but Moreira is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira wants to control but Cox is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreira tries to clinch up but Cox circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cox swivels and escapes.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Moreira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cox tries to bum rush Moreira with a series of wild strikes but Moreira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cox blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Moreira lands a high kick!
Cox lands a high kick!
No luck for Moreira with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Moreira misses

and Cox counters with a shoot takedown. Moreira fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreira has an active guard here but Cox has managed to pass into half guard.
Cox wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it.
Cox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moreira wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.

Moreira actively working from the bottom here.

Moreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily.
Cox is trying to control the action in half guard but Moreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moreira tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.

Cox gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox shoots for a takedown but Moreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Cox gets a clinch.

Moreira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Moreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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 lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cox hang on?
Moreira wants to control the pace but Cox is squirming around nicely.
Cox tries to hold on but Moreira postures up.
Cox blocking the ground and pound.
Moreira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreira tries to control but Cox wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moreira wants to finish this one by submission but Cox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moreira.

Moreira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cox is now in Moreira's guard. A big mistake from Moreira there, giving up the dominant position!
Cox won't allow Moreira to sweep him here.

Moreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cox defends it easily.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Moreira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cox has picked Moreira up and slammed him! Moreira can't keep hold of the triangle and Cox manages to pass to side control!
Moreira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox prevents Moreira from improving his position.
Moreira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Moreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cox has managed to get both his arms back between Moreira's legs - danger averted.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cox wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.
Moreira has a closed guard, preventing Cox from standing up.
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 Felipe Moreira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dewey Cox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moreira as he jumps to the side.
Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Moreira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cox to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Moreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Moreira looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily.
Felipe Moreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox won't allow Moreira to sweep him here.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreira is retaining full guard.
Cox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Moreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well.

Cox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cox has managed to get both his arms back between Moreira's legs - danger averted.
Cox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moreira's head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cox wanted to stand there but Moreira had control of the position.
Cox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dewey Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe Moreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox wanted to stand there but Moreira had control of the position.
Moreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moreira controls Cox momentarily but Cox frees himself.
Cox controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dewey Cox was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cox counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Felipe Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Moreira darts in and clinches Cox up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moreira has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cox regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cox looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Moreira is defending well. Cox quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Moreira has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cox celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dewey Cox!
During a confident post fight interview, Dewey Cox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.