PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Arkamus (ranked 4153 p4p, 24537 weight class) and Rogier Moura (ranked 484 p4p, 605 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Arkamus
vs
Moura

225 cm
22
210
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
27
219
1 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Arkamus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogier Moura!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arkamus is trying to defend but Moura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arkamus wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Moura is looking for a kimura but Arkamus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura wants to pass to mount but Arkamus is defending the position.

Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arkamus is breathing heavily.

Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arkamus sees it coming and defends easily.

Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arkamus has managed to free his arm - good work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moura seems to be looking for submissions.

Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.

Moura is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkamus is refusing to be controlled, as Moura sits in half guard.

Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.
Moura wants to control but Arkamus is keeping him busy.

Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.

Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.

Moura is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura trying to mount his opponent but Arkamus defends it.

Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Arkamus is defending well.
Arkamus wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Arkamus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Arkamus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.
Moura uses his free foot to push down on Arkamus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arkamus.

Moura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arkamus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.

Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Moura is looking for a kimura but Arkamus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.

Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moura wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogier Moura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arkamus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moura's guard.

Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Arkamus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moura dives on top into guard.

Arkamus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moura uses it to pass to side control.

Moura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arkamus sneaks back into half guard.

Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.

Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura winds up and cracks Arkamus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Arkamus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Moura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Arkamus is desperately trying to improve his position but Moura has a good base and remains in mount.

Moura working for a submission but Arkamus is keeping him at bay.

Moura has hold of Arkamus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arkamus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Moura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arkamus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arkamus shrugs it off.
Arkamus tries to improve his position but instead Moura has taken his back!
Rogier Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.

Moura sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Arkamus taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogier Moura!
Our winner, Rogier Moura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.