PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike moskeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Noodlelegs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike moskeiro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

moskeiro
vs
Noodlelegs

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike moskeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Noodlelegs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
moskeiro throws a push kick but Noodlelegs slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from moskeiro. No joy for Noodlelegs on that attempt.
moskeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noodlelegs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has moskeiro pinned against the cage. moskeiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noodlelegs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike moskeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Noodlelegs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Noodlelegs lands in his opponent's guard.
Noodlelegs wants to pass the guard but moskeiro is keeping the position.
moskeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noodlelegs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! moskeiro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Noodlelegs, into his guard.
moskeiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noodlelegs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. moskeiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Noodlelegs wants to pass the guard but moskeiro is keeping the position.
moskeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noodlelegs tries to free his leg and advance position but moskeiro is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noodlelegs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Noodlelegs trying to control but moskeiro is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
moskeiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noodlelegs's calf.

Noodlelegs drives through with a takedown into guard.
moskeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noodlelegs is one step ahead there.

moskeiro is looking for a triangle but Noodlelegs pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
moskeiro wants to stand up but Noodlelegs is controlling him.

moskeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noodlelegs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
moskeiro is breathing heavily.
Noodlelegs forces his way into half guard.
moskeiro tries to roll over but Noodlelegs keeps him under control.
Noodlelegs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
moskeiro is not content to let Noodlelegs control the position.
moskeiro is in trouble now - Noodlelegs has advanced to mount!
Noodlelegs controlling his opponent.

Noodlelegs working for a guillotine from mount but moskeiro is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
moskeiro blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Noodlelegs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - moskeiro coming out on top.
Noodlelegs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
moskeiro tries to score with a low kick but Noodlelegs moves his leg out of the way.
Horrible takedown by Noodlelegs or perhaps it was just good defense by moskeiro which made him look bad.
Mike moskeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Noodlelegs.

moskeiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Noodlelegs is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noodlelegs is trying is best to control the position here.
Noodlelegs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noodlelegs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noodlelegs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noodlelegs wants to sweep here but moskeiro controlling him for the moment.
Noodlelegs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for moskeiro!
Noodlelegs thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Noodlelegs tries to control but moskeiro wriggling away.

Noodlelegs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. moskeiro can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Noodlelegs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Noodlelegs wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
moskeiro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
moskeiro is in a horrible position here. Noodlelegs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
moskeiro has given up his back here. Will Noodlelegs look for the submission or keep pounding away?
moskeiro wants to escape the position.
Will Noodlelegs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Noodlelegs trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure moskeiro doesn't escape.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noodlelegs is looking for a rear naked choke here but moskeiro reverses the position brilliantly into Noodlelegs's guard!
moskeiro is pushing down on Noodlelegs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noodlelegs is fighting to maintain full guard but moskeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Noodlelegs is looking to improve his position.
moskeiro tries to stand and escape but Noodlelegs is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Noodlelegs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Noodlelegs has his takedown stuffed
and moskeiro counters with a slapping leg kick.

moskeiro closes the distance and clinches.
moskeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
moskeiro is trying to break the clinch but Noodlelegs has him pressed against the cage.
moskeiro is trying to break the clinch but Noodlelegs has him pressed against the cage.
moskeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noodlelegs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noodlelegs has moskeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. moskeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noodlelegs tries to pull guard but moskeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Noodlelegs drops back down to his feet.
Mike moskeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Noodlelegs.
Noodlelegs avoids the elbow strike from moskeiro, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noodlelegs has moskeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. moskeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

moskeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noodlelegs passes moskeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noodlelegs is pressing down on moskeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. moskeiro is holding on for now.
Noodlelegs stops moskeiro from getting back to his feet.
Noodlelegs trying to pass the guard but moskeiro defending well.

Noodlelegs is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! moskeiro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Noodlelegs!