PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Kikui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Kikui has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alessandro Moretti's chin.

Moretti
vs
Kikui

184 cm
22
183 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
173 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alessandro Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Kikui!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikui misses with a takedown attempt

and Moretti counters with a single leg into guard. Kikui didn't expect that.
Moretti landing with the ground and pound.
Kikui throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kikui pulls Moretti in close to prevent any damage.
Moretti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moretti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moretti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kikui keeping moving, preventing Moretti from controlling successfully.
Moretti throws a big right hand that misses.
Moretti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moretti connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti stopping the sweep attempt from Kikui.
Moretti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moretti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moretti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kikui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moretti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moretti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moretti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moretti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moretti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Kikui is retaining full guard.
Moretti trying to control but Kikui is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kikui 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.
Moretti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moretti pushing down on Kikui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moretti throwing shots but Kikui is blocking nicely.
Moretti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kikui's head.
Moretti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moretti throwing shots but Kikui is blocking nicely.
Moretti works his way into side control.
Moretti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moretti in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kikui down.

Moretti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kikui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kikui struggling a bit here.
Moretti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kikui some visible discomfort.
Kikui tries to bench press Moretti off him but Moretti keeps the position.
Kikui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moretti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kikui some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikui takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moretti in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moretti lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikui is working to avoid the ground and pound but Moretti connects with a decent elbow.
Kikui is trying to improve his position.
Kikui looks gassed!
Moretti lands a few punches from side control.
Moretti cracks Kikui with a big right hand but Kikui just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moretti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kikui some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kikui can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moretti working the body and head with strikes.
Moretti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Moretti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kikui keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Moretti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kikui has his takedown stuffed

and Moretti counters with a single leg into guard. Kikui didn't expect that.

Moretti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kikui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kikui has escaped and now he's on top!
Kikui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moretti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kikui!
Kikui is looking to get to half guard.

Kikui defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moretti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikui takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Moretti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kikui can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Moretti is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kikui is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kikui flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Moretti anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kikui and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Moretti slips an arm under Kikui chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Moretti has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Moretti is squeezing on Kikui like an anaconda would it's prey. Kikui fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alessandro Moretti!