PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Moses (ranked 21790 p4p, 748 weight class) and Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 8485 p4p, 658 weight class). Ari Ahikaroa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Moses
vs
Ahikaroa

195 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
202 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses tries to clinch
and Ahikaroa counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at Ahikaroa to acknowledge the strikes.

Ahikaroa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moses's guard.
Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahikaroa wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moses has his hands on Ahikaroa's head, controlling the position.
Ahikaroa won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Ahikaroa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahikaroa wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ahikaroa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moses, up you get!

Ahikaroa shoots in and gets a takedown into Moses's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahikaroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now.
Ahikaroa stopping the sweep attempt from Moses.
We've been hearing good reports from Moses's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ahikaroa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moses's guard.
Ahikaroa postures up in Moses's guard and throws a big left but Moses blocks it.
Moses manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahikaroa manages to get himself to full guard.

Moses works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moses wants to take a breather but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Moses is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moses is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahikaroa is not content to let Moses control the position.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Moses is trying to control. Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Moses looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moses is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Moses decides to stand and escape the position.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahikaroa sprawls well. Ahikaroa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moses gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ahikaroa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Ahikaroa has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahikaroa stalls.
Ahikaroa just leaning against Moses, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Moses has his takedown stuffed
and Ahikaroa counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at Ahikaroa to acknowledge the strikes.

Ahikaroa drops Moses with a beautiful combination! Moses stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahikaroa is looking for the KO!

Moses is rocked!

It looks like Sean Moses has been cut.
Moses falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahikaroa counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Moses off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Ahikaroa follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Moses was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari Ahikaroa!