PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Wake me Up. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Maia
vs
Moura

180 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

WatercoloR - 90% Laundry

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Moura!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Maia on that attempt.

Moura gets the takedown into side control.

Moura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maia, who protects the arm well.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia can't keep his opponent in guard - Moura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Maia wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maia moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.

Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Moura drops back looking for a leg! Maia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maia manages to kick Moura off! Moura jumps back into Maia's guard.

Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.

Moura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moura looks winded!

Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Maia has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.

Moura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Moura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maia has escaped the position, nice work there.

Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moura's best efforts.
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.

Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moura passes Maia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Maia moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Moura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Maia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Moura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moura avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with Moura, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes Moura against the cage but Moura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Moura or perhaps it was just good defense by Maia which made him look bad.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moura.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Moura is breathing heavily.

Moura tries for a kimura but Maia is defending well.

Moura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia manages to get back to half guard.
Maia tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Maia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Moura is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.

Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moura is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
Moura wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moura is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.

Maia is working for a submission of some sort.

Moura is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.

Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is trying to get back to full guard.

Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Moura manages to get to full guard.

Maia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maia preventing the sweep.

Moura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maia is aware though and is defending well.

Maia drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Moura's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Maia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Maia shoots for a takedown but Moura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maia goes for a double leg but Moura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moura continues to drive forward.
Maia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia has Moura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maia prevents the takedown attempt.
Moura tries for a takedown. No joy.

Maia has hold of one of Moura's legs. Moura is fighting the takedown attempt but Maia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Maia drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Moura's guard.

Moura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maia is defending well. Moura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maia has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Moura!