PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between danny the green machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

the green machine
vs
Moore

198 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, danny the green machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Moore!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
the green machine dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on the green machine's head and hops out.

Moore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moore lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the green machine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the green machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moore wants to pass to mount but the green machine is defending the position.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with the green machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
the green machine is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moore in particular looking to stall.
Moore not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the green machine is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
the green machine is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore trying to control the pace.
the green machine gets back to full guard.
Moore sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
the green machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
the green machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
the green machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
the green machine wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore wants to control from the top but the green machine keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christian Moore.

the green machine gets caught flat footed, as Moore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but the green machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the green machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore stays in close to the green machine's body and controls the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christian Moore wasn't active enough on the ground.

the green machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
the green machine is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the green machine wants to stand but Moore has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Moore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from the green machine does no damage.

Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
the green machine is looking for a sweep.
the green machine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!
Moore looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Moore manages to reverse the position and now he's in the green machine's guard. Nice work there by Moore.
Moore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
the green machine has Moore pulled in close to control his posture.
the green machine keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
the green machine looking for a sweep. Not yet the green machine, not yet.
Moore landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
the green machine wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore wants to pass the guard but the green machine is keeping the position.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moore trying to control but the green machine is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the green machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moore is working the green machine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore wants to control from the top but the green machine keeps moving.
the green machine is adopting a defensive guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
the green machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moore counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the green machine keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the green machine wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
the green machine keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
the green machine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moore controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

the green machine tries a head kick but it misses.
the green machine looks to clinch

and Moore counters with a shoot takedown. the green machine fights it but they end up in guard.
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the green machine is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

the green machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but the green machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moore wants to control from the top but the green machine keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christian Moore wasn't active enough on the ground.
the green machine fails with the takedown

and Moore counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore connects with a couple of short punches.
Moore postures up and lands a big shot to the green machine's brow.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore stands up over the green machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moore trying to control but the green machine is working from the bottom.
Moore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christian Moore.

the green machine tries to sprawl but Moore drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the green machine wants to get back to his feet.
Moore keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
danny the green machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
the green machine is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moore 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Moore!