PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Farva (ranked 2080 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Wallid Moura (ranked 221 p4p, 215 weight class). The key to victory for Rodney Farva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Farva
vs
Moura

187 cm
19
262
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
215
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Farva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wallid Moura!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farva was covering up waiting for the punch and Moura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Farva keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moura stops Farva from getting back to his feet.
Moura has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vendetta Proving Ground. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Farva defends the submission attempt.
Farva is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moura trying to pass the guard but Farva defending well.

Moura is working for a kimura but Farva is defending it quite comfortably.

Moura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farva's coaches at Dark Horse MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him

Moura is working for a submission of some sort.
Moura stops Farva from getting back to his feet.

Moura is working for a kimura but Farva is defending it quite comfortably.

Moura is working for a submission of some sort.
Moura wants to free his trapped foot but Farva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farva is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him

Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farva has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farva is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him

Moura wants to work for an arm triangle but Farva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farva defends it well.
Moura prevents Farva from standing back up.
Farva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.

Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Farva defends the submission attempt.

Farva is defending against the submission attempts here by Moura.

Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farva sees it coming and defends easily.
Farva looks like he's trying to stand up.

Moura 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! Farva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wallid Moura!
Wallid Moura very nearly forgot to thank Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.