PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Matter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aaron Moore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aaron Moore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Moore
vs
Matter

185 cm
29
209 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Matter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matter somewhat.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore swings widly with a right hand

and Matter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that.
Moore tries to escape but Matter is in control.

Matter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Matter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matter but great work by Moore.

Moore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matter to his feet.
Matter throws a chopping leg kick but Moore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matter looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Aaron Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Matter.
Moore misses with a hook

and Matter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Matter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore is trying to stand up here but Matter is controlling him well.
Moore is staying active underneath Matter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Matter working for a guillotine from mount but Moore is in no mood to give up.

Matter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moore has worked his arm free - good work by Moore!
Matter looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Matter tries for a kimura but Moore is defending well.

Matter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matter prevents Moore from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Matter prevents Moore from escaping the position.
Moore is not content to let Matter control the position.

Matter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moore is not content to let Matter control the position.
Moore trying to remain calm as Matter controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moore swinging wildly here.

Matter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moore's guard.
Matter wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Matter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moore!
Matter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moore tries to stand and escape but Matter is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matter tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to stand up but Matter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Matter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matter wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.

Matter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moore uses it to pass to side control.
Matter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Moore presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

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.

Moore is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Matter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aaron Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
No luck for Matter with that takedown attempt.
Matter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore misses with a right hand

so Matter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moore wants to stand up but Matter is controlling him.

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

Matter 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.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Matter is having none of it.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matter trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Matter passes into half guard.

Matter is working for a kimura but Moore is defending it quite comfortably.
Moore tries to kick Matter off but Matter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dark Matter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses

and Matter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moore's guard now.
Moore is looking to stand up but Matter isn't so interested in that idea.
Matter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matter is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
Matter prevents Moore from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore is staying active underneath Matter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Matter is working for a submission of some sort.
Moore is trying to stand back up but Matter is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Matter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Matter moves into full mount! Moore won't be happy about that!
Matter wants to control the action but instead Moore gets a body lock and reverses into Matter's guard! Nice work!

Matter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Matter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moore has picked Matter up and slammed him! Matter can't keep hold of the triangle and Moore manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore decides to stand back up. Moore steps back and let's Matter get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matter.
Moore jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Matter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matter misses with a combination
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Matter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Matter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Aaron Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matter is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Moore is trying to stand.

Matter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moore pushes Matter off looking to stand but Matter dives back in and keeps control.
Matter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moore has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Matter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Matter!