PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piere Moya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan The Handsome (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!

Moya
vs
The Handsome

180 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piere Moya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan The Handsome !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Handsome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from The Handsome misses.
The Handsome throws a series of strikes that have Moya backpedaling.
The Handsome fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moya leaves The Handsome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Handsome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Handsome is defended easily by Moya.
Piere Moya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan The Handsome .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Handsome .

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for The Handsome with that takedown attempt.
Moya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Handsome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moya avoids it really well and circles away.
Moya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Handsome pinned against the cage. The Handsome gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Handsome pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moya is out of range and The Handsome settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Handsome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Handsome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moya.

Moya has gone for a leg lock! The Handsome slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moya's guard.
Moya wants to stand but The Handsome is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moya is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and The Handsome dives into side control.
Moya is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Handsome asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Handsome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moya keeps working.
Moya is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Handsome is controlling him well.

The Handsome stands up.
No luck for Moya with that takedown attempt.
Moya is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Handsome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Handsome somewhat.
Moya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Handsome pinned against the cage. The Handsome gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dan The Handsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Handsome doesn't manage to clinch there - Moya circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan The Handsome will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - The Handsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Moya shoots in and bounces The Handsome off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Handsome is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moya trying to mount his opponent but The Handsome defends it.
Moya passes the guard and advances to mount!

Moya wants to finish this one by submission but The Handsome is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Handsome sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The Handsome is looking to control Moya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Handsome avoid being mounted?

Moya seems to be working for a kimura but The Handsome defends the submission attempt.
The Handsome keeping hold of Moya's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Handsome won't allow Moya to pass to mount.

Moya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Piere Moya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moya wants to free his trapped foot but The Handsome is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moya is thwarting The Handsome 's attempts to control the position.
Moya working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on The Handsome 's thigh. The Handsome counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The Handsome wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The Handsome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The Handsome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Handsome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moya defends it easily.
The Handsome keeping full guard, as Moya tries to pass.
The Handsome is looking to stand up but Moya isn't so interested in that idea.
Moya wants to pass the guard but The Handsome is keeping the position.
Moya is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Handsome wants to stand and escape but Moya is having none of it.
Moya stopping the sweep attempt from The Handsome .
Moya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Handsome is keeping the position for now.
Moya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moya tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piere Moya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The Handsome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Handsome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moya shoots in for a double leg but The Handsome sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Handsome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Handsome sprawls well. The Handsome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moya gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piere Moya. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Handsome .
The Handsome tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from The Handsome . No joy for Moya on that attempt.
The Handsome shoots for a double leg takedown but Moya sprawls well. He's pushed The Handsome 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moya tries for a takedown but The Handsome circles away easily

and The Handsome counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Handsome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moya keeps working.

Moya explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Moya moves out of range of the leg kick from The Handsome .

The Handsome closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moya wants a takedown but no success here.

The Handsome gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moya is looking to stand up but The Handsome isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moya is looking to stand back up but The Handsome counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moya.
The Handsome works his way into side control.
Moya tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

The Handsome is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Moya has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but The Handsome has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Moya taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. The Handsome doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan The Handsome !