PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Soloman Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Conn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Moore
vs
Conn

178 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soloman Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Conn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Soloman Moore has been cut.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Conn does it's job there.
William Conn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conn wants it to stay on the feet.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conn.
Conn throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soloman Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore tries to clinch up but Conn circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown but Conn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Conn slips under a jab.

Conn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Conn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conn is staying tight to Moore's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore dodges the ground and pound from Conn.
Moore is trying to work for a sweep but Conn has mounted him!
Conn controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Conn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Conn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Moore is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Conn.
Conn scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Conn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moore's half guard.
Conn works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Moore tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Conn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conn on the ground.
Conn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Conn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moore manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Conn in side control, throwing shots but Moore defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Conn.

Conn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Conn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soloman Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Conn looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Conn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moore was covering up waiting for the punch and Conn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Conn stacks Moore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Conn!
Conn controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moore!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Conn controlling his opponent.
Conn throwing strikes here but Moore is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Conn controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Conn.
A left and a right from Conn both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conn throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Conn.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conn is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Conn has clasped his hands together around Moore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conn controls the position.
Conn working the head and body with strikes.
Conn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moore!

Conn has control of Moore's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moore regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Conn with shots to the head and body - Moore looks very uncomfortable down there.
Conn controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn throwing strikes here but Moore is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Conn landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conn controlling from mount.
Conn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Conn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soloman Moore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Conn closes the distance and clinches.
Conn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conn walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Sloppy strikes from Conn. Those never looked like landing.
Conn keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
William Conn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conn throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moore is defended easily by Conn.

Conn drops Moore with a right and a left! Conn comes rushing in but Moore regains his composure and manages to keep Conn in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conn pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conn passes to side control.
Conn working the ground and pound but Moore is defending the strikes.
Conn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Conn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moore is letting Conn control him for a moment.
Conn scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Conn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Conn prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. William Conn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conn motions for Moore to come forward. Conn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Conn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Conn in particular looking to stall.
Conn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Conn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Conn works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn punching from mount but Moore doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Conn maintains control.
Conn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moore looks a forlorn figure.

Soloman Moore's cut is getting worse.
Conn working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conn lands a heavy elbow.

Soloman Moore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Soloman Moore's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Conn!