PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pod Phimkaewkaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pod Phimkaewkaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Moreno
vs
Phimkaewkaw

224 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Likes musicals

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elroy Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pod Phimkaewkaw!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Phimkaewkaw has Moreno up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moreno.

Phimkaewkaw has picked Moreno up - he's going for a ride! Phimkaewkaw dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Moreno really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet.

Moreno actively working from the bottom here.
Phimkaewkaw trying to control from Moreno's half guard. Moreno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phimkaewkaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phimkaewkaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Moreno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phimkaewkaw defends well.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Phimkaewkaw from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phimkaewkaw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Phimkaewkaw throwing strikes but missing.
Phimkaewkaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moreno is proving hard to escape from.
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Phimkaewkaw from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pod Phimkaewkaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Phimkaewkaw lands with a kick to the temple. Moreno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Phimkaewkaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phimkaewkaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Phimkaewkaw tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Phimkaewkaw looks winded!
Phimkaewkaw is looking to stall here but Moreno recovers full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phimkaewkaw trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.

Moreno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Moreno is working an open guard so Phimkaewkaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Phimkaewkaw closes the distance and clinches.

Moreno gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moreno lands a nice short elbow.
Moreno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Moreno there.
Phimkaewkaw wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moreno connects with a nice short shot to Phimkaewkaw's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phimkaewkaw defending well though.
Phimkaewkaw wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phimkaewkaw is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pod Phimkaewkaw will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moreno fails to land with a series of punches.
Phimkaewkaw throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Phimkaewkaw. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Phimkaewkaw.
Phimkaewkaw avoids the head kick by Moreno.

Moreno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phimkaewkaw to the mat! Phimkaewkaw manages to get full guard.
Moreno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Moreno stands and steps away. Phimkaewkaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phimkaewkaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Phimkaewkaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phimkaewkaw is breathing heavily.

Moreno kicks off Phimkaewkaw and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Phimkaewkaw tries to keep at a distance but Moreno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moreno struggles to land a body shot inside as Phimkaewkaw controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phimkaewkaw turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Phimkaewkaw manages to end up in side control.
Moreno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Moreno kicks Phimkaewkaw off and gets back to his feet.
Phimkaewkaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Phimkaewkaw has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moreno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moreno misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Phimkaewkaw misses the target.
Moreno throws a push kick but Phimkaewkaw slaps the foot to one side.

Moreno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phimkaewkaw is trying to defend but Moreno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moreno is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phimkaewkaw taking some punishment here, with Moreno in his half guard.

Moreno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phimkaewkaw sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moreno in particular looking to stall.
Phimkaewkaw wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno drops an elbow to the side of Phimkaewkaw's head.
Moreno is nestled in close to Phimkaewkaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moreno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moreno drops an elbow to the side of Phimkaewkaw's head.
Moreno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Moreno seems content to control.
Elroy Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phimkaewkaw trying to hold on to Moreno's head to control him but Moreno postures up.

Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moreno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phimkaewkaw's head.
Phimkaewkaw wants to get back to his feet.
Moreno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moreno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phimkaewkaw wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Moreno not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Moreno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Moreno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Moreno tries to sprawl but Phimkaewkaw drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Phimkaewkaw tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Moreno.
Moreno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moreno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moreno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phimkaewkaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phimkaewkaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moreno not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phimkaewkaw wants to get back to his feet.
Moreno is controlling the pace.
Moreno working Phimkaewkaw over with strikes.
Phimkaewkaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moreno.
Moreno thows a huge punch but Phimkaewkaw dodges it nicely.
Moreno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phimkaewkaw is looking for a sweep. Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moreno sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phimkaewkaw is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moreno connects with a nice short shot to Phimkaewkaw's temple.
Moreno is taking a breather. Phimkaewkaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Phimkaewkaw has hold of Moreno's hands but Moreno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Moreno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throwing shots but Phimkaewkaw is blocking nicely.

Elroy Moreno has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Phimkaewkaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moreno blocks a head kick by Phimkaewkaw.
Phimkaewkaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Phimkaewkaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Phimkaewkaw works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Phimkaewkaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Moreno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Moreno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phimkaewkaw defends it easily.
Moreno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phimkaewkaw is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phimkaewkaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moreno is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Moreno!