PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Lennon (ranked 16134 p4p, 424 weight class) and Ma Moru (ranked 1347 p4p, 150 weight class). Moru has chosen Stand Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lennon
vs
Moru

167 cm
36
150 lbs
20 - 19 - 1

163 cm
29
148 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ma Moru!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru slips a straight right by Lennon.
Lennon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it.
As Lennon backs off Moru throws a huge counter combo but Lennon manages to avoid it all.
Lennon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lennon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Lennon misses with an uppercut. Moru saw that one coming.
Lennon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moru to score with a decent uppercut.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lennon throws a lazy body kick
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Lennon is predictable there
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moru takes a swing at Lennon's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Moru.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Lennon misses.
Moru throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Lennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lennon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lennon moves out of range of the body kick from Moru.
A little feinted left hand from Lennon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moru misses with a low kick.
Lennon tries to counter by clinching up but Moru breaks away and moves out of range.
Lennon throws a nice looking combination but Moru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennon is just out of range.
Lennon defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Moru blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Moru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lennon misses with a low kick as Moru jumps back.
Lennon is looking to clinch.
Moru feints a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lennon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lennon misses the target.
Moru throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Moru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Lennon's head coaches at LA Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moru keeps the fight on the outside.
Moru lands a jab to the nose.
Moru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lennon's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru connects with a solid leg kick.
Lennon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moru tried to score with a low kick but Lennon checks it.
Lennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moru.
Lennon looks to land a right hand but Moru moved out of range.
Lennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lennon closes the distance and clinches.
Lennon scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru blocking some punches.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lennon tries to clinch but Moru moves out of range.
Lennon lands a head kick!
Moru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lennon wants to clinch.
Lennon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Moru throws out a counter right but Lennon avoids it with no problem.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Lennon misses
and Lennon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon tries to land a body kick
and Moru counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lennon.
Moru throws a lazy right hand but Lennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moru throws a series of punches but Lennon avoids them all with ease.
Moru checks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lennon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lennon checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Lennon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Lennon lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Moru sprawling to the canvas. Lennon follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Moru hang on?

Moru is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennon lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Moru! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lennon jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lennon!
John Lennon thanked the fans post fight for their support.