PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Moore
vs
Murder

190 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Syndicate Drugs

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Red Murder!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Murder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moore sprawls well initially but Murder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murder working some strikes from top position.

Moore looking for subs off his back but Murder has passed one foot through into half guard.

Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murder is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Murder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder lands with a punch from half guard.

Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murder is controlling the pace.

Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murder trying to mount his opponent but Moore defends it.
Murder is nestled in close to Moore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murder pulls his head out easily.
Murder lands strikes from half guard.
Murder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Moore with the active half guard here but Murder passes nicely into side control.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Murder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murder wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.

Murder stands up and beckons Moore to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murder!

It looks like Mac Moore has been cut.

Murder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murder jumps guard.

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

Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Moore looking for subs off his back but Murder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Murder has control of the leg.

Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murder pulls his head out easily.
Moore has hold of Murder's hands but Murder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Murder escapes and gets back to his feet.
Murder misses with a wild combination.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Murder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Moore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Murder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore has his takedown stuffed

and Murder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murder postures up.
Murder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Moore looking for subs off his back but Murder has passed one foot through into half guard.

Murder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murder is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Murder trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.

Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Murder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moore gets back to half guard.
Murder is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Moore actively working from the bottom here.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Murder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Murder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murder pulls his head out easily.

Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murder wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore with a poor takedown

so Murder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Moore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murder has picked Moore up and slammed him! Moore can't keep hold of the triangle and Murder manages to pass to side control!
Murder lands a few punches from side control.
Murder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore tries to bench press Murder off him but Murder keeps the position.
Murder is staying tight to Moore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Red Murder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murder lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder working the head and body with strikes.
Moore sneaks back into half guard.

Moore actively working from the bottom here.
Murder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Moore looking for a kimura from the bottom but Murder passes into side control!
Moore is trying to control Murder's posture but Murder avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Murder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Murder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Murder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Murder as Moore shoots in.
Murder misses with a few strikes there.

Moore gets a takedown into half guard.

Moore is looking for a kimura here.

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

Moore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murder sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Moore has gone for a leg lock! Murder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moore's guard.
Murder passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Moore actively working from the bottom here.

Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Moore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Murder pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder with good strikes from the mount here!
Murder with good strikes from the mount here!
Moore is looking to improve his position but Murder isn't that keen on the idea.
Murder controlling from the full mount.
Murder looking to finish Moore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moore!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moore is looking to improve his position but Murder isn't that keen on the idea.
Moore tries to hold on but Murder postures up.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Murder maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder unloading with bombs!
Murder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Murder breaks from Moore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moore working to try and regain half guard.

Murder has control of Moore's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moore regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Murder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moore has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moore is working to get back to half guard.
Mac Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Murder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Murder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Murder!