PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinkynho Romeiro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moco
vs
Romeiro

198 cm
35
142 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

225 cm
35
130 lbs
11 - 23 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonje Moco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moco thuds a left hand into Romeiro's body.
Romeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romeiro circles away quickly and effectively.

Moco gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moco.
Moco prevents a takedown attempt there.

Moco lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Romeiro for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lonje Moco.
Moco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romeiro manages to avoid it.

Moco clinches up against the cage.
Romeiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moco holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Moco has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Romeiro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro trying to control the position but Moco manages to sink in the hooks.
Romeiro is trying to stand back up.
Moco keeps control of the position easily here as Romeiro tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Moco has good solid back control here.

Romeiro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lonje Moco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Romeiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romeiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romeiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Romeiro.
Romeiro stalks Moco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moco's face. Moco staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco fails to land with a series of punches.
Romeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lonje Moco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romeiro throws a right and a left that Moco avoids nicely.
Moco takes one to the chin there.

Moco clinches.
Moco struggles to land a body shot inside as Romeiro controls his hands.
Romeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Romeiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinkynho Romeiro.
Romeiro thuds his right hand into Moco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Romeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Moco rushes Romeiro and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romeiro up against the cage.

Moco lands a takedown into guard.
Moco prevents Romeiro from getting back to his feet.
Moco wants to control from the top but Romeiro keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Lonje Moco wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Romeiro is looking to slow Moco down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moco closes the distance and clinches.
Romeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Moco gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Romeiro regains guard.
Romeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Moco is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Romeiro wants to stand but Moco is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinkynho Romeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Moco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romeiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Romeiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romeiro blocks a body shot from Moco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moco is pressed up against the cage. Romeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moco down to the mat. Moco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco ducks under a wild hook from Romeiro.
Romeiro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romeiro.

Moco gets a clinch.
Moco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Romeiro jumps guard but Moco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinkynho Romeiro.
Romeiro blocks an elbow strike.
Moco misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moco successfully pulls guard.
Moco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Moco has wrist control.
Moco is controlling Romeiro's posture.
Romeiro wants to get up but he can't break Moco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Romeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moco tries to get out of the position.
Moco wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco is trying to keep Romeiro in close.
Romeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Moco's brow.
Moco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romeiro wants to stand and escape but instead Moco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moco trying to control the position from guard on top but Romeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lonje Moco just wasn't active enough.
Romeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moco tries to avoid it but Romeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moco to the ground. Moco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moco gets a clinch.
Moco scores with a shot to the side of Romeiro's head.
Moco can't get the takedown.
Romeiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moco pulls his leg out and moves away.

Moco moves into the clinch successfully.
Romeiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moco fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lonje Moco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonje Moco!