PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Moore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Moore
vs
Law

180 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Law!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore darts in trying to clinch
and Law counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore tries to clinch up
and Law counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore wants to clinch but Law slips to the side
and Law counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moore pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law fails to pull guard.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Moore trying to stall but Law improves his position.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law lands a nice knee to the body.
Moore digs a right hand into Law's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Law's gas tank.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore is trying to maintain a safe position but Law gets an underhook and turns Moore into the cage.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Law being controlled against the cage.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Law wants to stall.
Moore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moore has Law pressed against the cage, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Law tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Law stalling in the clinch but Moore improves position.
Law looks gassed!
Moore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Moore content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Law has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moore uses from the top position.
Law wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moore is now in half guard.

Moore decides to stand and escape the position.
Moore wants to clinch
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Law.
Moore looks to clinch
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Law counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Law misses with some punches.
Moore cracks Law with a nice body shot.
Moore pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.

Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore moves to clinch but Law breaks away

and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Law lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.

Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Moore tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Law up against the cage.
Law lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore gets through Law's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Moore.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christopher Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Law.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
Moore prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Law tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Moore dominated that round.
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 tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore cracks Law with a nice body shot.
Moore is looking to control Law's arms but Law gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moore has his back to the cage.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.

Law breaks the clinch.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Moore moves into range and clinches up with Law.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Law takes a shot to the head.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore lands a body shot.
Christopher Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Law misses with a knee strike.

Law breaks from the clinch.
Law is breathing heavily.
Moore tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Law holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore controlling the action here for a moment.
Law drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moore moves to clinch but Law breaks away

and Law counters by moving into the clinch.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore gets through Law's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moore lands a right hand.
Law trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Law tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
Christopher Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Law.
Moore stalling in the clinch.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moore is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Law tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Law up against the cage.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore effectively controlling the action here.
Law lands a good knee to the midsection. Moore won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore closes the distance but Law moves to the side

and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Moore.
Law landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moore lands a body punch.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.

Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore moves to clinch but Law breaks away

and Law counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moore's guard now.
Moore is looking to stand up but Law isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moore closes the distance but Law moves to the side

and Law moves into the clinch.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Law looking to stall.
Law is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Christopher Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Moore tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Law is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moore is keeping busy.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Christopher Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Law.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Moore forces Law back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.

Moore closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore is leaning against Law and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Law tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Moore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore presses Law against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Law being controlled against the cage.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moore prevents it.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Law digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Law fails to pull guard.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Moore wants to clinch but Law slips to the side

and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Moore.

Law gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Law looks to land a strike but Moore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Moore scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Law moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Law - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Law takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Law tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Law stalls.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Moore has Law pressed against the cage, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law scores a nice knee to the body.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore cracks Law with a nice body shot.

Law breaks the clinch.
Moore wants to clinch but Law slips to the side
and Law counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aaron Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Law.
Law swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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