PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guerrero
vs
Moreira

169 cm
24
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

170 cm
43
155 lbs
26 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moreira avoids it really well and circles away.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira needs to keep his hands up - Guerrero had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Moreira.
Moreira throws a body punch but Guerrero moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moreira.
Moreira tries to bum rush Guerrero with a series of wild strikes but Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moreira as he avoids it easily.
Moreira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrero scores with a jab. Moreira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira walks into a straight right hand from Guerrero.
Guerrero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreira circles away.
Moreira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guerrero defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Moreira.
Moreira throws a hook but Guerrero blocks it.
Guerrero misses with a straight right.
Moreira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Guerrero throws a lazy right hand but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moreira swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Moreira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moreira throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerrero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moreira defending well as Guerrero loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Moreira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrero is just out of range.
Guerrero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moreira sprawls and moves away.
Moreira shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guerrero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moreira throws a looping overhand right but Guerrero ducks down to avoid it.
Guerrero tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Moreira throws a hook but Guerrero blocks it.
Guerrero tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Moreira takes a swing at Guerrero's ribcage but misses.
Moreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moreira misses with a low kick.
Guerrero feinted with a counter takedown.
Guerrero throws out a loose jab but Moreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira lands with a shot to the body.
Moreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moreira with the counter takedown but Guerrero avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Guerrero. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Guerrero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Moreira. Those never looked like landing.
Guerrero tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Moreira looks to land a combination. Guerrero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Luis Guerrero has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Moreira.
Guerrero throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.
Guerrero walks into a straight right hand from Moreira.
Guerrero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moreira throws a right hand that Guerrero ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrero also avoids with ease.
Guerrero tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Guerrero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Moreira counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Moreira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerrero keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Guerrero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guerrero is trying to get back to half guard.
Moreira slows the pace down.
Guerrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Moreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Guerrero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moreira shoots for a takedown but Guerrero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guerrero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moreira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moreira swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Moreira throws a series of punches but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moreira sprawls and moves away.
Guerrero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Moreira with that takedown attempt.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.
Moreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerrero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daniel Moreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guerrero defends well and Moreira ends up having to push Guerrero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luis Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
Guerrero throws a body punch but Moreira moves out of range.
Guerrero throws a big shot that misses.
Moreira tests Guerrero's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guerrero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guerrero throwing strikes but missing.
Guerrero works over Moreira with some ground and pound from guard.
Moreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guerrero.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreira has control of Guerrero's left arm, preventing Guerrero from doing any damage.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreira, not yet.
Guerrero looking to sit in guard and control but Moreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moreira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guerrero tries to roll over but Moreira keeps him under control.
Guerrero trying to control here.
Daniel Moreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guerrero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moreira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moreira winds up and cracks Guerrero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero keeping hold of Moreira's head, controlling as best he can.
Guerrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Guerrero trying to control from the bottom.
Guerrero tries to get to full guard but Moreira has control of the leg.
Moreira moves nicely into side control.
Moreira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Guerrero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guerrero tries to get out of the position.
Guerrero is looking to regain half guard here but Moreira keeps moving and retains side control.
Guerrero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to reverse the position.
Moreira is working Guerrero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Guerrero can't do much from the bottom here.
Moreira slows the pace down.
Guerrero tries to escape but Moreira is in control.
Guerrero is looking to reverse the position.
Moreira controls the position from side control.
Moreira trying to control the action but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Moreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luis Guerrero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Moreira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moreira wants to control but Guerrero is keeping him busy.
Guerrero is trying to control Moreira's posture but Moreira avoids it.
Guerrero is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moreira on the ground.
Moreira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira has control of an arm but Guerrero manages to advance to Moreira's back!
Guerrero scores with punches to the body.
Moreira has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero punches the canvas rather than the man.
Moreira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Guerrero's guard. Nice work there by Moreira.
Guerrero working a defensive guard here.
Guerrero is striking from the bottom but Moreira uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Guerrero trying to get back to full guard but Moreira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Guerrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moreira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira cracks Guerrero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Daniel Moreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guerrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero can't escape the position.
Moreira controlling from the full mount.
Guerrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moreira controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guerrero is trying to escape the mount.
Moreira controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero wants to control but Moreira is having none of it.
Luis Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerrero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Moreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moreira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Moreira!
A very excited looking Daniel Moreira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.