PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crock Lessmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moore
vs
Lessmore

212 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crock Lessmore!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lessmore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lessmore is in Moore's guard.
Lessmore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lessmore prevents Moore from improving his position.
Lessmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lessmore tries to pass to full mount but Moore defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lessmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crock Lessmore.
Lessmore tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.

Lessmore drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lessmore.
Moore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moore trying to control the position.
Lessmore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marco Moore.

Lessmore tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lessmore decides to pull guard.
Moore postures up.
Moore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lessmore on the ground.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Lessmore.
Moore wants to stand but Lessmore has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lessmore has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessmore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
Moore wants to get up but he can't break Lessmore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Moore gets to his feet. Lessmore looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Lessmore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moore to the mat! Moore manages to get full guard.
Lessmore wanted to stand there but Moore had control of the position.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lessmore from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessmore passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lessmore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.

Lessmore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore trying to control but Lessmore postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock Lessmore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lessmore dives in and scores a takedown into Moore's guard.
Lessmore throwing strikes from guard but Moore blocks nicely.
Moore pulls Lessmore in close to prevent any damage.

Moore is working an open guard so Lessmore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lessmore chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore throws a hook but Lessmore avoids it easily.

Moore rushes Lessmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Moore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moore tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lessmore moves into full guard.
Lessmore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crock Lessmore has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lessmore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lessmore is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lessmore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Lessmore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lessmore has a closed guard, preventing Moore from standing up.
Moore wants to stand and escape but instead Lessmore has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lessmore trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crock Lessmore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Lessmore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lessmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.

Lessmore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moore!
Lessmore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to control but not successfully.

Lessmore working for a choke but Moore is defending well.
Moore looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lessmore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock Lessmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lessmore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Lessmore tries for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Lessmore taking a break here but Moore is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lessmore wants to free his trapped foot but Moore is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to control but Lessmore is keeping busy.
Lessmore wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lessmore passes to side control.
Moore wants to control but Lessmore postures up.
The referee asks Lessmore politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lessmore prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lessmore is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crock Lessmore.

Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lessmore, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessmore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Marco Moore has been cut.
Lessmore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.

Lessmore breaks the clinch.

Lessmore drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lessmore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lessmore passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.

Lessmore stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Lessmore drives through with a takedown into Moore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lessmore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marco Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crock Lessmore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lessmore is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crock Lessmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lessmore 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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