PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Moscaaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitor Rodrigues has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rodrigues
vs
Moscaaa

177 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Moscaaa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moscaaa is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Moscaaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues thuds his right hand into Moscaaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodrigues shoots in for a double leg but Moscaaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moscaaa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moscaaa is working away from the top position though.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura here.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Moscaaa is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moscaaa wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moscaaa is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Moscaaa is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodrigues is pressing down on Moscaaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moscaaa stands and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Moscaaa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.

Moscaaa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Moscaaa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moscaaa looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to control but Moscaaa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Moscaaa is working for a submission of some sort.

Moscaaa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodrigues sees it coming and defends easily.

Moscaaa is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moscaaa on the ground.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moscaaa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up but Moscaaa is controlling him

Moscaaa wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.
Moscaaa prevents Rodrigues from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigues slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Moscaaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rodrigues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moscaaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Moscaaa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodrigues is defending well.
Moscaaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Rodrigues has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moscaaa regains guard immediately.
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moscaaa's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodrigues connects with a nice short shot to Moscaaa's temple.

Moscaaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moscaaa controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moscaaa actively working from the bottom here.
Moscaaa is breathing heavily.
Moscaaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigues's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigues's back!

Moscaaa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigues has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Moscaaa just sinks the hooks in.
Rodrigues rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

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

Moscaaa seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moscaaa is thwarting Rodrigues's attempts to control the position.
Rodrigues is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Moscaaa is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues trying to hold on to Moscaaa's head to control him but Moscaaa postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moscaaa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Moscaaa eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigues trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeping control of the position.

Moscaaa seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigues wants to control but Moscaaa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodrigues keeping hold of Moscaaa's head, controlling as best he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor Rodrigues wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Moscaaa circles away easily
and Moscaaa counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Moscaaa blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vitor Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moscaaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moscaaa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodrigues dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Moscaaa working for a triangle but Rodrigues defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Moscaaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Moscaaa. No joy for Rodrigues on that attempt.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moscaaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Moscaaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Moscaaa moves out of range.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moscaaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moscaaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Moscaaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has his takedown stuffed

and Moscaaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

Moscaaa 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Moscaaa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Moscaaa seems to have locked his on tight now - Rodrigues screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Moscaaa, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gabriel Moscaaa!