PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Moans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Norling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Moans has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Moans
vs
Norling

180 cm
20
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Moans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Norling!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Norling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Norling won't allow Moans to sweep him here.
Norling tries to free his leg and advance position but Moans is retaining full guard.

Norling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norling has managed to get both his arms back between Moans's legs - danger averted.

Moans throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Norling escapes and throws Moans's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here as Norling stalls from top position.

Norling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moans throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Moans trying to remain calm as Norling controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling is looking to take a break and control but Moans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moans sneaks back into half guard.
Moans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norling seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moans manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moans wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norling is one step ahead there.
Norling content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Norling was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Moans moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Moans drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Moans working for submissions but it's allowed Norling to get to half guard.
Norling wants to free his trapped foot but Moans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Norling stalling.
Norling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Moans looking for submissions off his back.
Moans tries to roll over but Norling keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moans looking for submissions off his back.
Norling is controlling the pace.

Norling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Norling seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moans tries to get to full guard but Norling has control of the leg.
Moans is not content to let Norling control the position.
Norling stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Norling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moans is looking to clinch.

Norling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moans's guard.

Moans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norling defends it easily.
Norling passes Moans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moans tries to roll over but Norling keeps him under control.
Norling stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moans is looking to control Norling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moans avoid being mounted?
Norling seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moans trying to control from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Norling wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moans tries to close the distance and clinch but Norling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norling circles away from the clinch attempt.

Moans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Norling wants to get back to his feet but Moans drags him back down.

Norling sneaks out the side door and pushes Moans away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Norling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moans on his heels. He'll look to pass Moans's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Norling preventing the sweep.

Moans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norling stopping the sweep attempt from Moans.
Norling slips nicely into half guard.
Moans is looking to improve his position.

Norling seems to be working for a kimura but Moans defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Norling 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.
Moans tries to get to full guard but Norling has control of the leg.
Norling works his way into side control.
Moans manages to get back to half guard.
Norling controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norling prevents Moans from improving his position.
Norling stalling.

Moans looking for submissions off his back.
Norling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Norling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Moans instigates a clinch.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moans is looking for a takedown.

Moans tightens his grip and picks Norling up, before dumping him to the ground. Norling manages to land in guard.
Moans won't allow Norling to get back to his feet.
Moans trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norling dives on top into guard.
Norling controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norling trying to control the position from guard on top but Moans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moans is on top in guard.
Norling is looking to stand up but Moans isn't so interested in that idea.
Moans is looking to advance position but Norling has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norling sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Norling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Norling is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moans can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moans working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Norling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norling sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Norling was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moans misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Norling thows a body shot but no joy.

Moans closes the distance and clinches.
Moans jumps guard but Norling turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Moans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moans tries to score a body lock takedown but Norling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Norling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
John Moans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norling passes into side control.
Norling remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sebastian Norling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Norling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norling 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Norling!
An out of breath Sebastian Norling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.