PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Moody
vs
Keane

185 cm
40
180 lbs
20 - 16 - 1

186 cm
36
180 lbs
19 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keane fails with a takedown attempt.
Moody looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moody throws a front kick that sends Keane stumbling back into the cage.
Keane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moody stuffs the takedown attempt from Keane. Keane gets slowly back to his feet.
Moody with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dwight Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Keane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane moves in looking to clinch but Moody pushes him off.
Moody tried to score with a low kick but Keane checks it.
Moody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keane is looking to clinch.
It looked like Moody was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keane.
Moody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Keane.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moody manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moody wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Keane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moody is aware though and is defending well.

Keane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moody trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom.
Moody works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moody is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moody is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moody is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keane sees it coming and defends easily.
Keane is in trouble now - Moody has advanced to mount!
Moody working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moody trying to control but Keane is having none of it.
Keane tries to reverse the position but Moody maintains control.
Moody with shots to the head and body - Keane looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moody working Keane over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane is desperately trying to improve his position but Moody has a good base and remains in mount.
Moody scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Keane?
Keane taking shots to the head.
Moody with shots to the head and body - Keane looks very uncomfortable down there.

Keane is rocked!
Moody loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Keane scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Moody land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Moody stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Moody!
A victorious Dwight Moody thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.