PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Moreira
vs
Stanley

210 cm
20
260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
282 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Stanley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Stanley looks to land a body kick but Moreira moved away.
Stanley lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Rodrigo Moreira has been cut.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moreira's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Stanley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Stanley drives through with a takedown into guard.

Moreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Moreira working for a triangle but Stanley defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreira had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stanley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moreira Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stanley's back instead.
Moreira is breathing heavily.

Stanley defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

Moreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stanley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Moreira is working an open guard so Stanley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rick Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley is looking to clinch.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.

Stanley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moreira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Moreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Moreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanley is aware though and is defending well.
Stanley tries to stand but Moreira is controlling from the bottom.

Moreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanley defends well.

Stanley stands up from Moreira's guard - Stanley perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Moreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moreira is looking for a triangle but Stanley pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Stanley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Moreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanley!
Stanley lands with a slapping head kick.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Moreira has his takedown stuffed
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Moreira is avoiding it.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch but Moreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moreira is fending him off so far but Stanley persists. Nope, Moreira circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stanley lands a big head kick that sends Moreira tumbling to the mat! Stanley takes a step backwards and waves Moreira back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Moreira is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Stanley throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Moreira is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Stanley!