PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigg Moe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McLoughlin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cadence to Arms. Moe has chosen polly cover my son justin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McLoughlin
vs
Moe

200 cm
33
253 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

190 cm
27
251 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angus McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bigg Moe!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moe throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLoughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Moe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLoughlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLoughlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLoughlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin is looking to stand up but Moe isn't so interested in that idea.
Moe throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLoughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Moe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLoughlin counters with a right hand to the body.

Moe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McLoughlin did well to prevent Moe getting side control.
Moe thows a huge punch but McLoughlin dodges it nicely.
Moe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McLoughlin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moe.
McLoughlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moe.
McLoughlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Moe seems to be looking for submissions.

Moe seems to be working for a kimura but McLoughlin defends the submission attempt.

Moe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLoughlin defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLoughlin defending well though.

Moe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLoughlin is just riding it out for now. Moe eventually gives up the hold.
Moe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Moe there.
Moe not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moe thows a huge punch but McLoughlin dodges it nicely.
Moe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McLoughlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moe misses with a head shot. McLoughlin uses the momentum to regain guard.
McLoughlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLoughlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Moe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McLoughlin!
Moe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bigg Moe dominated that 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.

Moe throws an off balance right hand
and McLoughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moe throws a leg kick
and McLoughlin counters with a three punch combo that has Moe backing up. Moe nods at McLoughlin to acknowledge the strikes.

Moe drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moe throws an elbow that misses. McLoughlin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moe's guard. Nice move by McLoughlin!

Moe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLoughlin is aware though and is defending well.

McLoughlin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moe throws a lazy uppercut
and McLoughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bigg Moe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Moe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!

McLoughlin kicks off Moe and gets to his feet.
Angus McLoughlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moe thows a leg kick but McLoughlin checks it
and McLoughlin counters with a three punch combo that has Moe backing up. Moe nods at McLoughlin to acknowledge the strikes.
Moe misses with a left hand
and McLoughlin counters with a left and a right that stings Moe.
Moe misses with a two punch combination.
Moe misses with a leg kick
and McLoughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLoughlin counters with a three punch combo that has Moe backing up. Moe nods at McLoughlin to acknowledge the strikes.
Moe throws a poor cross that misses
and McLoughlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moe misses with a leg kick
letting McLoughlin counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McLoughlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bigg Moe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moe postures up and lands a big shot to McLoughlin's brow.
Moe throws an elbow that misses. McLoughlin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moe's guard. Nice move by McLoughlin!

Moe has his foot on McLoughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLoughlin works his way back into a safe position though.

McLoughlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McLoughlin passes into side control.
Moe is breathing heavily.
Moe is looking for a sweep.
Moe looks to move to half guard but instead McLoughlin has passed into mount! Damn!
McLoughlin prevents Moe from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLoughlin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Moe throws a right hand that misses
and McLoughlin counters with a series of strikes. Moe will be more careful next time no doubt.

Moe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

McLoughlin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McLoughlin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Moe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McLoughlin regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus McLoughlin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moe throws a right hand that misses
and McLoughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Moe gets a double leg takedown into McLoughlin's guard.

McLoughlin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Moe drags the fight down to the ground.

Moe is looking for a triangle here but McLoughlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

McLoughlin decides to stand back up.
Moe misses with a left hand
and McLoughlin counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moe swings widly with a right hand
and McLoughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Moe.

Moe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McLoughlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moe's guard! Nice work there by McLoughlin!

Moe throws his legs up looking for a submission but McLoughlin uses it to pass to side control.
Moe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McLoughlin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

McLoughlin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moe misses with a hook
and McLoughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Moe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLoughlin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McLoughlin parries the strikes from Moe easily there. Moe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McLoughlin to escape.
Moe is trying to ground and pound but McLoughlin uses the momentary lack of control by Moe to regain half guard.
McLoughlin pushes Moe off looking to stand but Moe dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLoughlin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Moe is on him like a limpet, forcing McLoughlin back against the cage.

Moe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McLoughlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moe.
Moe not landing any meaningful shots this time.

McLoughlin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Moe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLoughlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Moe misses with an uppercut
and McLoughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moe misses with a leg kick
and McLoughlin counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moe misses with a right hand
and McLoughlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLoughlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McLoughlin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

McLoughlin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McLoughlin is pushing Moe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Moe has McLoughlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLoughlin tumbling to the mat - Moe dives into McLoughlin's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus McLoughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLoughlin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus McLoughlin!
After winning the bout, Angus McLoughlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Bigg Moe had this to say: 'sorry to fans'.