PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kerhley
vs
Moreno

175 cm
30
266 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

185 cm
41
208 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Kerhley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreno gets caught flat footed, as Kerhley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerhley postures up.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Kerhley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerhley trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Moreno has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Moreno is trying to keep Kerhley in close.
Moreno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kerhley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Moreno gets caught napping as Kerhley dives in and scores a takedown. Moreno manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Kerhley won't allow Moreno to sweep him here.
Kerhley stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kerhley happy to just control the position for now.
Kerhley trying to control the action but Moreno is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moreno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kerhley's best efforts.
Moreno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kerhley has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kerhley's guard.

Kerhley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Kerhley working a defensive guard here.
Kerhley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.

Kerhley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moreno is aware though and is defending well.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Kerhley wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kerhley is looking to improve his position.
Kerhley is working hard here to advance position.

Kerhley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moreno is looking to pass Kerhley's guard but actually Kerhley recovers to full guard.
Kerhley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carlton Kerhley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kerhley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
Kerhley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerhley is pushing down on Moreno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moreno is fighting to maintain full guard but Kerhley has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kerhley is trying to work for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Kerhley wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Kerhley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kerhley is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.

Kerhley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moreno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moreno wants to improve his position but Kerhley is controlling well.

Kerhley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kerhley is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley wants to pass to mount but Moreno is defending the position.

Moreno is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerhley.
Kerhley passes to full mount!
Moreno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moreno looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Kerhley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moreno has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Kerhley is persistently looking for the submission but Moreno is defending it well.
Moreno can't escape the position.

Moreno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kerhley.

Kerhley is looking for the choke from the back position but Moreno is controlling his hands well.

Moreno showing good submission defense here.

Kerhley looking to break Moreno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moreno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kerhley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to control the position but Kerhley manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kerhley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Moreno is trying to break free.
Moreno just trying to survive but Kerhley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kerhley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Kerhley looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Kerhley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kerhley gets the takedown into side control.

Kerhley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kerhley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moreno, who protects the arm well.
Moreno gets back to half guard.

Kerhley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moreno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moreno is trying to control the position but Kerhley postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerhley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Moreno to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kerhley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Moreno pulls down on the head and he's put Kerhley to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emanoel Moreno!
A relieved looking Emanoel Moreno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.