PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sehanine Moonbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Vicknair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Andrew Vicknair enters the cage!

Moonbow
vs
Vicknair

170 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sehanine Moonbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Vicknair!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicknair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vicknair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moonbow on the side of the head.
Moonbow misses with the combination.
Vicknair misses with a two punch combination.

Moonbow 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.
Moonbow trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicknair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicknair 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.
Vicknair lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moonbow!
Moonbow working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonbow tries to hold on but Vicknair pushes him away.
Moonbow looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Moonbow wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Vicknair is looking to control Moonbow but Moonbow is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moonbow surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Moonbow trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Vicknair working for the choke.
Moonbow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vicknair's guard. Nice work there by Moonbow.
Moonbow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moonbow has knee on belly momentarily but Vicknair bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moonbow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moonbow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moonbow thows a huge punch but Vicknair dodges it nicely.
Moonbow wants to take a breather but Vicknair is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moonbow slips a nice elbow through Vicknair's hands, connecting with Vicknair's forehead.
Moonbow content to control rather than advance.
Moonbow wants to pass the guard but Vicknair is defending well.
Vicknair looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicknair looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moonbow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sehanine Moonbow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vicknair swats away the attempt to clinch by Moonbow.

Vicknair rushes Moonbow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moonbow prevents Vicknair from breaking the clinch.
Moonbow tries to pull guard but Vicknair won't allow it.
Vicknair is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moonbow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vicknair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moonbow has him pressed against the cage.
Moonbow can't get the takedown.
Moonbow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vicknair smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sehanine Moonbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moonbow swings for the body but Vicknair moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonbow motions for Vicknair to come forward. Moonbow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moonbow moves in looking to clinch but Vicknair pushes him off.
Moonbow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moonbow shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonbow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonbow shoots in but no luck this time.
Vicknair gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Moonbow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moonbow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moonbow wants to control from the top but Vicknair keeps moving.

Moonbow stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Moonbow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moonbow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vicknair wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moonbow controlling the pace.

Moonbow escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow takes a swing at Vicknair's ribcage but misses.
Vicknair misses with a takedown attempt - Moonbow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moonbow moves in looking to clinch but Vicknair pushes him off.

Moonbow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vicknair wants to control but Moonbow postures up.
Moonbow working the head with strikes.
Moonbow lands some shots froms side control.
Moonbow advances nicely into full mount.
Moonbow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Moonbow.
Moonbow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow with the ground and pound from mount.
Vicknair is squirming around, avoiding Moonbow's attempts to control the action.
Vicknair is trying to stand up.
Moonbow controlling from mount.
Moonbow lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sehanine Moonbow dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moonbow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sehanine Moonbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicknair throws out the jab.
Moonbow misses with a low kick.
Moonbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicknair throws out the jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moonbow.
Moonbow controls the position.
Moonbow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vicknair is looking for a sweep.
Vicknair is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moonbow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moonbow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vicknair some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moonbow stands up.
Moonbow punishes Vicknair's body with a nice straight punch.

Moonbow clinches up with Vicknair and pushes him back against the cage.
Moonbow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vicknair is looking to break free of the clinch but Moonbow has double underhooks.
Moonbow misses with a punch to the body.
Vicknair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vicknair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vicknair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sehanine Moonbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicknair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moonbow stalling in the clinch but Vicknair improves position.
Vicknair can't break the clinch.
Vicknair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moonbow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moonbow tries to pull guard but Vicknair holds him up against the cage and eventually Moonbow drops back down to his feet.
Moonbow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vicknair pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moonbow wants to clinch up but Vicknair keeps it at a distance.
Moonbow tries to clinch but Vicknair is having none of it.
Moonbow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vicknair.

Moonbow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vicknair to the mat! Vicknair manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow wants to pass the guard but Vicknair is keeping the position.
Vicknair wants to get back to his feet but Moonbow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vicknair keeping full guard, as Moonbow tries to pass.
Vicknair wants to sweep here but Moonbow controlling him for the moment.

Moonbow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andrew Vicknair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vicknair slips a jab from Moonbow.
Moonbow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moonbow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vicknair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Moonbow shoots in and bounces Vicknair off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moonbow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vicknair's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moonbow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrew Vicknair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moonbow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sehanine Moonbow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moonbow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sehanine Moonbow!