PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajesh Koothrappali is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Koothrappali
vs
Moreno

178 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koothrappali to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Koothrappali drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moreno manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koothrappali has Moreno in his guard.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koothrappali swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koothrappali has a closed guard, preventing Moreno from standing up.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koothrappali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koothrappali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Koothrappali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno wants to control from the top but Koothrappali keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno preventing the sweep.
Moreno is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Koothrappali looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moreno passes into side control.
Koothrappali sneaks back into half guard.

Koothrappali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koothrappali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koothrappali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Koothrappali's legs - danger averted.

Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Koothrappali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Koothrappali seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Koothrappali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moreno is in close to Koothrappali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koothrappali looking for a guillotine here but Moreno defends easily.

Koothrappali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moreno wants to get up but he can't break Koothrappali's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Koothrappali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moreno defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Koothrappali is looking for a triangle but Moreno pushes his legs off easily.
Moreno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koothrappali is proving hard to escape from.

Koothrappali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moreno has picked Koothrappali up and slammed him! Koothrappali can't keep hold of the triangle and Moreno manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Koothrappali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moreno off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Koothrappali looking to break Moreno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moreno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Koothrappali will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Koothrappali is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
Moreno is trying to stand back up.

Koothrappali working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moreno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moreno avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Koothrappali gets the takedown into side control.
Moreno is looking to reverse the position.

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

Koothrappali is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Koothrappali tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Koothrappali 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.

Koothrappali working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moreno is trying to control Koothrappali's posture but Koothrappali avoids it.

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

Koothrappali goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moreno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koothrappali but great work by Moreno.
Koothrappali gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is not content to let Moreno control the position.

Koothrappali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreno pulls his head out easily.

Koothrappali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreno pulls his head out easily.
Moreno trying to control from half guard but Koothrappali is working away.
Koothrappali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koothrappali tries to get out of the position.
Koothrappali is looking for a sweep. Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Koothrappali looking for submissions off his back.
Koothrappali is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Koothrappali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moreno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koothrappali is on top in guard.
Koothrappali looking to pass the guard.
Rajesh Koothrappali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koothrappali is working hard here to advance position.

Koothrappali postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moreno is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koothrappali, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali wants to sweep but no luck.

Koothrappali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali wants to sweep but no luck.

Koothrappali has an active guard here but Moreno has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Moreno has closed the distance and engaged Koothrappali in a clinch.
Moreno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koothrappali is keeping busy.
Moreno prevents the takedown attempt.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreno can do to turn this around?
Moreno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali wants to take the fight to the mat but Moreno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moreno presses Koothrappali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Koothrappali is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moreno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koothrappali to the mat. Koothrappali regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Koothrappali has a closed guard, preventing Moreno from standing up.
Koothrappali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anderson Moreno.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koothrappali as he avoids it easily.

Moreno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koothrappali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koothrappali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Koothrappali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moreno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moreno has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Koothrappali is looking for a triangle here but Moreno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Koothrappali regains half guard.
Rajesh Koothrappali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koothrappali is trying to get back to full guard.
Koothrappali won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.

Koothrappali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moreno prevents Koothrappali from improving his position.
Koothrappali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moreno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moreno's back!

Koothrappali is cranking Moreno's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Moreno! He's tightened the choke and Moreno is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rajesh Koothrappali!
Rajesh Koothrappali very nearly forgot to thank Mango Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.