PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Winters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Winters
vs
Moore

180 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters misses with a double jab

and Moore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winters won't be happy with that.
Moore taking a breather here.
Moore's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moore working the ground and pound but Winters is defending the strikes.
Moore lands a decent elbow from side control.

Moore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moore.
Winters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Moore jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Winters is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Winters and Moore has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Moore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Winters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moore's guard! Nice work there by Winters!
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.

Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winters defends it easily.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.

Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore is trying to keep Winters in close.
Winters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winters is one step ahead there.
Moore is pulling down on Winters's head to control his posture.
Winters trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alan Winters.
Moore jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore throws a series of punches but Winters avoids them all with ease.
Winters misses with a takedown

and Moore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moore.
Moore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

Moore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Winters looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Winters looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Winters!
Moore tries to buck Winters off but Winters is having none of it.
Winters wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Winters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Moore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Winters throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Moore throws a right hand that Winters ducks under and follows up with a left that Winters also avoids with ease.
Moore stalks Winters and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Winters's face. Winters staggers backwards, shaken.
Winters moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt

and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moore tries to pass to full mount but Winters defends it.
Well, if Moore is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winters is just riding it out for now. Moore eventually gives up the hold.
Moore wants to control but Winters is keeping him busy.
Winters tries to kick Moore off but Moore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Moore is trying to work for a kimura but Winters is defending well.

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

Winters pushes Moore off and gets back to his feet.
Winters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a series of punches but Winters avoids them all with ease.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Moore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moore's back!
Winters has the hooks in. Moore is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four 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.
Moore turns into Winters and is now in his guard.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Winters.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winters throws an ugly left hook that misses

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

Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Winters's legs - danger averted.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moore trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Winters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moore pushes down on Winters's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is nestled in close to Winters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bobby Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moore prevents Winters from improving his position.
Winters won't allow Moore to pass to mount.

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

Moore is trying to work for a kimura but Winters is defending well.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winters wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moore connects with a nice short shot to Winters's temple.

Moore seems to be looking for submissions.
Winters is trying to control but can't.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Ground and pound from Moore.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Moore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moore with shots to the head and body - Winters looks very uncomfortable down there.

Moore moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Winters has worked his arm free - good work by Winters!
Winters seems a little lost for a moment, as Moore dominates the positioning.
Alan Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore cracks Winters with a big elbow.

Moore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winters is looking to regain half guard here but Moore keeps moving and retains side control.
Moore scoring with punches and elbows.
Moore lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bobby Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Moore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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