PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John PercivalH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Moura
vs
PercivalH

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John PercivalH!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown but PercivalH manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucas Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but PercivalH sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moura is trying hard to land a takedown here. PercivalH sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PercivalH swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
PercivalH defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
Moura avoids the body shot from PercivalH.

Moura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Moura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but PercivalH manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moura has PercivalH in his guard.

PercivalH is stalling in the full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
PercivalH is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PercivalH lands a couple of elbows.
PercivalH landing with the ground and pound.
PercivalH scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
PercivalH should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
PercivalH is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
PercivalH cracks Moura with a solid left hand.
Moura has momentary wrist control but PercivalH slips an elbow through the middle.
PercivalH controls from within his opponent's guard.

Moura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PercivalH can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moura is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH scoring with some ground and pound.
PercivalH is in close to Moura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
PercivalH's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moura is trying to hold PercivalH in close to prevent damage but PercivalH has managed to pass into half guard.
PercivalH seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
PercivalH really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moura taking some punishment here, with PercivalH in his half guard.
Moura gets back to full guard.
Moura keeping moving, preventing PercivalH from controlling successfully.
PercivalH working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moura's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moura's head.
PercivalH wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PercivalH stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
PercivalH keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moura's head.
PercivalH stands up over Moura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
PercivalH scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
PercivalH works over Moura with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura has momentary wrist control but PercivalH slips an elbow through the middle.
PercivalH is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
PercivalH stands and throws Moura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
PercivalH lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH working the ground and pound.
Moura is not content to let PercivalH control the position.
PercivalH tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
PercivalH is putting a hurting on Moura here, landing some big shots from side control.
PercivalH connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moura some visible discomfort.
PercivalH landing strikes.
PercivalH scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PercivalH scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moura prevents PercivalH from moving into mount.
The referee asks PercivalH politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. PercivalH prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John PercivalH dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but PercivalH circles away.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
PercivalH throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PercivalH.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Moura fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from PercivalH. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura avoids the body shot from PercivalH.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PercivalH.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.
PercivalH swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PercivalH.
A looping hook to the body misses from PercivalH. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura fails with the takedown.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by PercivalH.
PercivalH throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
PercivalH scores with a body shot.
PercivalH misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH misses with a wild body shot.
PercivalH is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moura rather than just go for the knockout.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
PercivalH swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
PercivalH misses with a wild body shot.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH misses with a body shot.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PercivalH but PercivalH pushes him off and we're back to square one.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
John PercivalH is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.
PercivalH defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but PercivalH circles away.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.
Moura attempts a counter takedown but PercivalH avoids it well and moves away.
PercivalH swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Moura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
PercivalH swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PercivalH misses with a wild body shot.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PercivalH.
Moura avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
PercivalH throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PercivalH.
It looked like Moura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
PercivalH takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Moura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from PercivalH. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura attempts a counter takedown but PercivalH avoids it well and moves away.
Moura avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
Moura avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
Moura shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moura.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
PercivalH ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
Moura tries to counter with a takedown but PercivalH is quick to defend against it.
PercivalH takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
PercivalH swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
PercivalH ducks under a wild hook from Moura.
PercivalH throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
PercivalH defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John PercivalH 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!

PercivalH misses with a wild body shot.
Moura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John PercivalH seems to be getting the better of the standup.
PercivalH ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
PercivalH swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
PercivalH ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
PercivalH swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but PercivalH avoids it really well and circles away.
PercivalH misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PercivalH throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
PercivalH displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
PercivalH throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. PercivalH defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura misses with an uppercut. PercivalH saw that one coming.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but PercivalH sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moura avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
PercivalH swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from PercivalH. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
PercivalH throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
PercivalH throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PercivalH.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
PercivalH misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
PercivalH leaves Moura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
PercivalH misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
PercivalH swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from PercivalH. No joy for Moura on that attempt.
Moura avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
Moura drops down looking for a counter takedown but PercivalH sprawls and moves away.
PercivalH ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but PercivalH circles away.
PercivalH has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
PercivalH misses with a wild body shot.
PercivalH misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from PercivalH. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
PercivalH takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
PercivalH appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moura avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
Moura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? PercivalH is fending him off so far but Moura persists. Nope, PercivalH circles away and we're back to standing.
PercivalH takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
PercivalH swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but PercivalH circles away.
Lucas Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
It looked like Moura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
PercivalH ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
John PercivalH comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well PercivalH has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John PercivalH!