PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Klepacki - March to doom. Lomax has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Moore
vs
Lomax

169 cm
33
148 lbs
24 - 12 - 3

170 cm
36
141 lbs
50 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

The Big Kabosh
Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Moore tries for a takedown but Lomax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moore blocks the body kick.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moore.
We've been informed that Lomax has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomax.
Moore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Lomax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lomax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomax.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Lomax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Moore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lomax was covering up waiting for the punch and Moore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lomax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lomax from controlling successfully.
Lomax would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lomax trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Lomax controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Clint Lomax was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lomax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bobby Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lomax checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax misses with a leg kick
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Moore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lomax is trying to improve his position.
Lomax is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomax is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Lomax 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.
Moore wants to improve his position but Lomax is controlling well.
Lomax controlling the action here.
Lomax throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Lomax prevents Moore from improving his position.
Lomax is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clint Lomax wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moore misses with a low kick as Lomax jumps back.
Lomax blocks the body kick.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore throws a push kick but Lomax slaps the foot to one side.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clint Lomax will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lomax throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore sizes up Lomax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lomax connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moore checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lomax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore throws a chopping leg kick but Lomax manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moore tries a low kick but Lomax avoids it.
Moore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lomax swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Moore throws a jab when Lomax was well out of range.
Lomax lands a jab.
Lomax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lomax.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Moore.
Lomax wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Moore.
Lomax thows a body shot but no joy.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lomax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moore is defended easily by Lomax.
Lomax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lomax.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax scores with a kick to the midsection.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clint Lomax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomax connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Lomax thumps Moore with a low kick.
Lomax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lomax blocks the body kick.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Lomax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore slips a jab from Lomax.
Lomax lands with an overhand left.
Lomax gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lomax delivers a nice body kick.
Lomax lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Lomax.
Moore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lomax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
A big right from Moore misses.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lomax takes one to the chin there.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lomax connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Lomax 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!

Moore misses the jab.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moore misses with a body kick.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lomax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Lomax misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Lomax.
Moore tries a low kick but Lomax avoids it.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Moore throws a leg kick but Lomax sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moore misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Moore tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lomax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lomax.
Lomax scores with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lomax. Moore shrugs it off though.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Lomax.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Lomax is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Lomax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt - Lomax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lomax's waist but Lomax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Lomax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lomax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lomax.
Lomax moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomax.
The fighters circling - Lomax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Moore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore wants to take a breather but Lomax is having none of it.
Lomax is trying to stand.
Moore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lomax with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moore prevents Lomax from improving his position.
Lomax wants to control but Moore is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Moore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lomax pushes Moore off looking to stand but Moore dives back in and keeps control.
Lomax is not content to let Moore control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lomax misses the target.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lomax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lomax throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Lomax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Moore is predictable there
and Lomax counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax cracks Moore with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lomax as Moore shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomax leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomax.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Lomax jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Lomax, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Lomax against the cage but Lomax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lomax defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Clint Lomax just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lomax stuffs the takedown.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore digs a good hook to Lomax's body.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomax cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Lomax attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Lomax.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Moore.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lomax. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Lomax tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lomax tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomax.
A jab lands there for Lomax.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lomax takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lomax under the eye.
Lomax connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
Lomax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lomax forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.

Moore gets control of Lomax's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Lomax decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore throws a low kick, looking for Lomax's leg but Lomax calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lomax. That's going to slow Moore down.
Lomax walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lomax takes one to the side of the head.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore misses the jab.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.

Lomax clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lomax.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lomax.
Lomax blocking some punches.
Moore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Lomax throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.

Lomax breaks from the clinch.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax tries to clinch up.
Lomax scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Moore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lomax misses with a looping right.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Lomax misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Lomax.
Moore staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lomax defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Lomax walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lomax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Lomax lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Lomax dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Lomax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lomax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
Lomax thuds his shin into the meat of Moore's side.
Lomax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lomax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Lomax misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Lomax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lomax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Lomax misses

and Moore counters with a shoot takedown. Lomax fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomax keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

Lomax has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moore is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomax.
Lomax tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Lomax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lomax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lomax lands with a good body shot.
Bobby Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Lomax connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lomax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomax can pounce on him.
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Lomax's front leg but catches the back leg as Lomax tries to avoid it.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lomax - the referee stops the clock and Moore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lomax. Moore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lomax slips a jab from Moore.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomax on the side of the head.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomax.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Moore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a push kick but Lomax slaps the foot to one side.
Moore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moore connects with a leg kick. Lomax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lomax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lomax lands a right hook to the body.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax counters with an inside leg kick.
Lomax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore lands a nice hook to Lomax's body. Lomax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore throws a leg kick but Lomax moved away.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Moore misses.
Lomax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Lomax.
Moore stuns Lomax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lomax counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax. Lomax obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Lomax with an uppercut!
Moore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clint Lomax.
I've got Lomax 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Lomax!
A very excited looking Clint Lomax rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.