PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remembranzas. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Roach
vs
Moreno

175 cm
26
148 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

173 cm
26
144 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roach misses with a hook.
Roach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch

and Roach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet.
Roach throwing shots but Moreno is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Roach 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.
Roach passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roach 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.
Roach takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno wants to try and get back to his feet.
Roach throwing strikes here but Moreno is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Roach moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moreno has worked his arm free - good work by Moreno!

Roach has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moreno is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Roach yanks on the arm and Moreno is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Roach.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Roach!
Bobby Roach made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.