PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Test Ninja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moreno
vs
Ninja

173 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Moreno!
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, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries to clinch there but Ninja circles away.
Moreno tries to clinch there but Ninja circles away.
Paulo Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ninja dives in and scores a takedown into Moreno's guard.
Moreno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ninja is controlling him.

Ninja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moreno looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moreno looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moreno!
Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Moreno stands up and beckons Ninja to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ninja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moreno pinned against the ropes. Moreno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Moreno clinches up with Ninja and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ninja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ninja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paulo Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Ninja misses with a knee strike.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moreno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninja's face.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. Ninja won't want to take too many of those.
Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moreno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ninja.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninja's face.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninja's face.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Ninja takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno working Ninja over with knees to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninja's face.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ninja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreno prevents it.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ninja in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ninja tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Ninja takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno prevents the takedown attempt.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Moreno is breathing heavily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ninja tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ninja in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Ninja's ribcage.
Moreno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninja's face.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ninja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ninja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moreno fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ninja fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moreno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ninja somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Moreno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moreno has closed the distance and engaged Ninja in a clinch.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ninja has Moreno pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Moreno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Moreno landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja wants to break free but Moreno has control.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moreno after a bit of a struggle.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ninja avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Ninja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moreno smiles and moves away.
Paulo Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moreno is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninja. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ninja keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ninja shoots in for a double leg but Moreno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moreno wants to clinch.
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ninja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moreno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet.
Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninja can do to turn this around?

Ninja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moreno is trying to buck Ninja off.

Ninja is trying to get an arm triangle but Moreno is defending well.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ninja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ninja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet but Ninja drags him back down.

Ninja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moreno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ninja is controlling him well.

Ninja is trying to get an arm triangle but Moreno is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ninja is controlling him well.

Moreno explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ninja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moreno but Moreno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moreno fails in his attempt to clinch.

Moreno moves into the clinch successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looking for a takedown.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Moreno is pressed up against the ropes. Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreno down to the mat. Moreno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ninja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Moreno gets a clinch.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Paulo Moreno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Test Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ninja is trying to force a seperation but Moreno has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Moreno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moreno 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Paulo Moreno!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Paulo Moreno!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Paulo Moreno!

Paulo Moreno wins by unanimous decision!
Paulo Moreno thanked the fans post fight for their support.