PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akando Moon (ranked 4515 p4p, 4700 weight class) and Bobby Theodore (ranked 465 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon comes to the cage accompanied by Jimi Hendrix "Wild Thing" . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moon
vs
Theodore

176 cm
25
230
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
235
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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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 New York, Akando Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Theodore drives through with a takedown into Moon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Theodore has gone for a leg lock! Moon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Theodore's guard.

Moon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Theodore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moon is looking to work some ground and pound but Theodore has wrist control.
Moon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moon stops Theodore from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Theodore can do anything to dispel that myth.

Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Moon drops back looking for a leg! Theodore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theodore manages to kick Moon off! Moon jumps back into Theodore's guard.
Theodore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Moon wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.

Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed Theodore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Theodore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Moon is trying to keep Theodore in close.

Theodore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Theodore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Theodore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Theodore has Moon in his guard.

Moon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Moon drops back looking for a leg! Theodore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theodore manages to kick Moon off! Moon jumps back into Theodore's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Theodore wants to stand but Moon is controlling the position.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theodore wants to stand up but Moon is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akando Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but Theodore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Moon misses its target.
Theodore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Theodore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Moon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Akando Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon trying to control but Theodore is working from the bottom.

Moon drops back looking for a leg! Theodore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theodore manages to kick Moon off! Moon jumps back into Theodore's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Theodore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moon prevents Theodore from getting back to his feet.

Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Theodore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Theodore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moon prevents Theodore from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Theodore shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Theodore pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Moon actively working from the bottom here.

Theodore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moon has managed to free his arm - good work.

Theodore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Theodore is looking for a kimura here.
Moon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Theodore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. Theodore eventually gives up the hold.

Theodore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moon sees it coming and defends easily.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theodore is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Theodore pulls his head out easily.

Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Theodore pulls his head out easily.

Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Theodore is looking for a kimura but Moon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Theodore to get the leverage.

Theodore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Theodore.
Moon regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akando Moon dominated that second round.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Theodore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moon's guard.

Theodore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Theodore has Moon in his guard.

Moon stops Theodore from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon postures up in Theodore's guard and throws a big left but Theodore blocks it.

Moon drops back looking for a leg! Theodore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theodore manages to kick Moon off! Moon jumps back into Theodore's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon prevents Theodore from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.

Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon works over Theodore with some ground and pound from guard.

Moon drops back looking for a leg! Theodore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theodore manages to kick Moon off! Moon jumps back into Theodore's guard.
Moon prevents Theodore from getting back to his feet.

Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodore is retaining full guard.

Moon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Theodore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moon stops Theodore from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Moon. No joy for Theodore on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Theodore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Theodore.

Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Theodore wants to work for an arm triangle but Moon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Theodore is looking for a kimura but Moon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Theodore to get the leverage.
Moon tries to kick Theodore off but Theodore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Theodore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moon actively working from the bottom here.

Theodore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Theodore.

Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Theodore is working for a kimura but Moon is defending it quite comfortably.
Bobby Theodore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akando Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akando Moon!