PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is VICTORY REMIX. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Battle
vs
Moxon

187 cm
30
197 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

190 cm
30
194 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Conviction

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle misses with a few strikes there.
Moxon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battle manages to avoid it.
Moxon slips under a jab.
Moxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battle.
Moxon throws a sloppy head kick and Battle moves out of range easily.
Moxon throws the left hand but Battle avoids the punch easily.
Battle avoids the body shot from Moxon.
Moxon misses with a straight right.
Battle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxon.
Moxon dives in and grabs Battle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Battle pushes down on Moxon's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Battle misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Moxon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxon clobbers Battle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Battle throws a looping overhand right but Moxon ducks down to avoid it.
Battle defending well as Moxon loads up on a big left hand.
Moxon misses with a body punch
and Battle counters with a one-two to the body.
Moxon misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle lands a jab.
Moxon throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Battle throws a jab but it's blocked by Moxon.
Battle blocks a head kick by Moxon.
Moxon throws a right hand that misses
and Battle counters with a one-two to the body.
Moxon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moxon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxon misses with a head kick.
Battle scores with a jab. Moxon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Battle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moxon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut.
Moxon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon tries to work over Battle's front leg with a kick but Battle checks it.
Battle moves out of range as Moxon strikes.
Some wild striking there from Battle.
Battle misses with a two punch combination.
Battle misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Battle blocks the low kick.
Battle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Battle throws a right hand that Moxon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moxon also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Battle there.
Moxon scores with a one two! Battle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Moxon's shoulder, as Moxon tries to avoid the shot.
Moxon takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle slips under a jab from Moxon.
Moxon throws a head kick that misses.
Moxon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battle throws out the jab.
Battle connects with a nice looking jab.
Moxon fails to land with a series of punches.
Battle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moxon at a distance.
Dre Battle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxon looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
Moxon lands a jab to Battle's midsection.
Battle throws a shot from downtown. Moxon moves away and avoids it.
Moxon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battle.
Battle lands a body shot.
Moxon lands a nice hook to Battle's body. Battle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Battle.
Moxon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moxon.
Battle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle blocks a jab.
Moxon tries to bum rush Battle with a series of wild strikes but Battle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battle. Moxon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moxon throws a hook to the side of Battle's head but Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moxon walks into a straight right hand from Battle.
Moxon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moxon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battle stuffs the takedown attempt from Moxon. Moxon gets slowly back to his feet.
Dre Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Moxon.
Moxon looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battle throws a hook but Moxon avoids it easily.
Battle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Battle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moxon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moxon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that round.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Battle defending well as Moxon loads up on a big left hand.
Moxon scores with a punch to the head.
Moxon misses with a low kick.
Good work by Battle as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Battle.
Battle connects with a single shot there.
Battle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moxon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Battle does no damage.
Moxon tries to score with a low kick but Battle moves his leg out of the way.
Moxon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jonathan Moxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle throws a shot to the body.
Battle throws a one two combo.
Moxon throws a hook but Battle avoids it easily.
Battle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moxon ducks right into an uppercut from Battle.
Moxon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxon.
Battle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moxon is defended easily by Battle.
Moxon fails to land with a series of punches.
Moxon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battle slips a straight right by Moxon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Battle.
Moxon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxon circles away quickly and effectively.
Battle throws a nice looking combination but Moxon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Battle lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxon throws a jab when Battle was well out of range.
Battle misses with a looping left.
Moxon connects with a body shot that sends Battle's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxon throws a nice looking combination but Battle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moxon throws a series of punches but Battle avoids them all with ease.
Moxon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moxon digs a good hook to Battle's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moxon throws a hook to the side of Battle's head but Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moxon throws a front kick aimed at Battle's knee but Battle avoids it well.
Moxon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxon closes the distance and clinches up with Battle, looking for a takedown. Moxon pushes Battle against the cage but Battle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moxon is breathing heavily.
Moxon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Battle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moxon with a poor takedown
and Battle counters with a series of strikes. Moxon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dre Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Moxon.
Battle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Moxon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Battle.
Moxon ducks right into an uppercut from Battle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Battle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Battle.
Moxon throws a lazy uppercut
and Battle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moxon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Battle is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moxon.
Battle lands with a straight right. Moxon didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dre Battle is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Battle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moxon tries for a takedown but Battle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Battle staying out of range there.
Moxon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battle throws out the jab.
Battle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moxon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Battle slips a jab and a cross from Moxon.
Battle lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Battle finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Moxon misses
and Battle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moxon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut.
Battle lands with a hook. Moxon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Battle digs a good body shot into Moxon's ribs.
Moxon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moxon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moxon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battle moves away.
Battle checks a low kick from Moxon.
Battle misses with an uppercut.
Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxon.
A low kick from Moxon misses
and Battle counters with a straight right hand.
Battle scores with a jab to the head.
Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxon.
Moxon takes a swing at Battle's ribcage but misses.
Moxon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Moxon.
Moxon thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon looks to land a body kick but Battle moved away.
Moxon throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Moxon throws a leg kick
and Battle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moxon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Battle defends it nicely.
Battle thuds a left hand into Moxon's body.
Battle scores with a nice right hand.
Moxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Battle.
Battle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxon circles away quickly and effectively.
Moxon throws out a loose jab but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle thuds a left hand into Moxon's body.
Moxon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxon takes one to the side of the head.
Battle misses the jab.
Battle slips a straight right by Moxon.
Moxon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxon moves away from the strike by Battle.
Moxon throws a hook to the side of Battle's head but Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battle connects with a crisp jab.
Moxon throws a hook but Battle avoids it easily.

Moxon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Battle's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moxon thows a big elbow that misses.

Battle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Battle.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Battle manages to break the clinch.
Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxon.
Battle lands an overhand right.
Moxon staying out of range there.
Battle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Battle cracks Moxon with a good jab.
Battle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Battle checks the leg kick.
Jonathan Moxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moxon misses with an uppercut
and Battle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battle connects with a body shot that sends Moxon's belly button to the back.
A big right from Battle misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle dodges the punch combination from Moxon.
Moxon ducks right into an uppercut from Battle.
Moxon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moxon fails with a takedown attempt.
Dre Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Moxon.
Moxon lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Battle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dre Battle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moxon misses with a right hand
and Moxon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battle lands with a cross.
Moxon throws a leg kick that misses.
Moxon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dre Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Battle, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Battle!