PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Moroboshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Moroboshi
vs
Salmon

190 cm
21
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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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 Las Vegas, Dan Moroboshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Salmon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moroboshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salmon swivels and escapes.
Moroboshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salmon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moroboshi somewhat.
Moroboshi shoots in and drives through. Salmon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Moroboshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salmon.
Dan Moroboshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salmon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Moroboshi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Moroboshi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Moroboshi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Salmon has worked his arm free - good work by Salmon!
Salmon sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salmon looking for submissions off his back.
Salmon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Salmon actively working from the bottom here.

Moroboshi is working for a kimura but Salmon is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salmon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moroboshi pulls his head out easily.
Moroboshi is pressing down on Salmon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salmon is holding on for now.
Moroboshi is breathing heavily.

Salmon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moroboshi pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salmon actively working from the bottom here.

Salmon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moroboshi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Salmon to regain full guard.

Salmon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moroboshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moroboshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moroboshi looking to sit in guard and control but Salmon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salmon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salmon throws an elbow that misses. Moroboshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salmon's guard. Nice move by Moroboshi!
Salmon keeping full guard, as Moroboshi tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Salmon pushes a forearm under Moroboshi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moroboshi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Salmon!