PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kameny Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Colchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Colchev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Moura
vs
Colchev

171 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kameny Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Colchev!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Colchev counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colchev.
Colchev tries a head kick but it misses.
Colchev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colchev defends it nicely.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameny Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moura swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Colchev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colchev counters with a good low kick that Moura was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colchev defends well and Moura ends up having to push Colchev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Colchev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colchev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yuri Colchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colchev misses with a head kick.
Colchev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colchev - that will leave a mark!
Colchev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colchev but Colchev pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Colchev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Colchev lands a jab to the head.
Colchev throws a head kick that misses.
Colchev leaves Moura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moura tries to clinch but Colchev moves out of range.
Colchev throws a head kick that misses.
Colchev misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Moura misses.
That kick from Colchev tenderised Moura's leg. Moura is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colchev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Colchev scores with a three punch combo!
Moura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Moura shoots in for a double leg but Colchev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moura blocks a head kick by Colchev.
Colchev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colchev but Colchev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Colchev slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Colchev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colchev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moura. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Colchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Colchev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Colchev throws a series of punches but Moura avoids them all with ease.
Yuri Colchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Colchev.
Moura shoots for a takedown but Colchev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Colchev throws a wild body kick that Moura sees coming a mile off.
Colchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Colchev. No joy for Moura on that attempt.
Colchev lands a jab to Moura's midsection.
Kameny Moura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moura dives in and grabs Colchev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colchev pushes down on Moura's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameny Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colchev lands with a kick to the temple. Moura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colchev swivels and escapes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colchev!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colchev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Colchev.
Colchev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Colchev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Moura is rocked!
Colchev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moura's sensitive parts.
Oh Moura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colchev scores with a jab to the body.
Moura seems to have got his legs back now.
Colchev misses with a head kick.
Colchev scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moura closes the distance and clinches up with Colchev, looking for a takedown. Moura pushes Colchev against the cage but Colchev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moura moves out of range of the body kick from Colchev.
Colchev lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura 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.
Moura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Colchev misses with a two punch combination.
Moura misses with an uppercut. Colchev saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colchev!
Colchev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moura darts in looking for a takedown but Colchev gets double underhooks and turns Moura into the cage.

Colchev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colchev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Colchev.
Moura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colchev's waist but Colchev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moura off to one side.
Moura takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Colchev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Colchev.
Some wild striking there from Colchev.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.

Moura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moura won't allow Colchev to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura won't allow Colchev to get back to his feet.
Moura is looking to stand up but Colchev won't let him.
Colchev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Colchev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moura trying to control but Colchev is working from the bottom.
Colchev wants to get back to his feet but Moura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Colchev working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Colchev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colchev pinned against the cage. Colchev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colchev thuds a left hand into Moura's body.
Colchev leaves Moura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Colchev connects with a leg kick. Moura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Colchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colchev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameny Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colchev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Colchev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Colchev. Those never looked like landing.
Colchev takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colchev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colchev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colchev wants it to stay on the feet.
Colchev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colchev scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura dodges the punch combination from Colchev.
Colchev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kameny Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colchev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
Colchev lands a high kick!
Colchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colchev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colchev avoids it really well and circles away.
Colchev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colchev throws a sloppy head kick and Moura moves out of range easily.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Colchev throws a nice head kick!
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colchev tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colchev to the ground. Colchev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moura shoots and misses
and Colchev counters with a one-two to the body.
Moura dodges the punch combination from Colchev.
Colchev lands a leg kick that knocks Moura off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colchev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colchev wants it to stay on the feet.
Colchev scores with a body shot.
Colchev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moura's head.
Colchev keeps the fight on the outside.
Moura has a takedown stuffed.
Colchev throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colchev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kameny Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colchev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moura rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Moura. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Colchev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Colchev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Colchev!