PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jasha Arishenkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasha Arishenkoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Arishenkoff
vs
Moreira

212 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jasha Arishenkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arishenkoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moreira tries to roll over but Arishenkoff keeps him under control.

Moreira is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Arishenkoff pulls his head out easily.

Moreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arishenkoff is keen to just control but Moreira is a slippery customer.
Arishenkoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moreira is refusing to be controlled, as Arishenkoff sits in half guard.
Arishenkoff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arishenkoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arishenkoff is looking to advance position but Moreira won't allow it.

Moreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arishenkoff prevents Moreira from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Moreira stuffs the takedown attempt from Arishenkoff. Arishenkoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Arishenkoff shoots in but Moreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arishenkoff is breathing heavily.
Moreira stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasha Arishenkoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arishenkoff tries a low kick but Moreira avoids it.

Moreira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arishenkoff pushes Moreira off looking to stand but Moreira dives back in and keeps control.

Moreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moreira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arishenkoff!

Arishenkoff is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Moreira locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Arishenkoff is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Moreira!