PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erin Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle MacMoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Malone
vs
MacMoir

150 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erin Malone!
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, Kyle MacMoir!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by MacMoir.
MacMoir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacMoir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacMoir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacMoir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
MacMoir swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from MacMoir both land. Nice combination.
MacMoir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Malone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacMoir tries to stall but Malone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malone really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacMoir uses from the top position.
MacMoir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but MacMoir is proving a slippery customer.
MacMoir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
MacMoir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.

MacMoir is controlling Malone's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that MacMoir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Malone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
MacMoir is working the combinations to good effect here.

Malone moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone is pushing MacMoir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malone wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacMoir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacMoir is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacMoir smiles and moves away.
MacMoir throws a front kick aimed at Malone's knee but Malone avoids it well.
Malone is looking to counter the offense by MacMoir and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMoir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacMoir throws a series of strikes that have Malone backpedaling.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
MacMoir misses with the combination.
MacMoir looks winded!
MacMoir fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacMoir misses with a few strikes there.
MacMoir throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Malone moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone jumps guard but MacMoir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Malone decides to pull guard.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone pulls MacMoir in to control the position.
MacMoir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Malone 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.
MacMoir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle MacMoir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MacMoir throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but MacMoir breaks away and moves out of range.
Kyle MacMoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMoir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kyle MacMoir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
MacMoir throws a one two combo.
MacMoir misses with a two punch combination.
MacMoir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacMoir lands with a nice combination. Malone backs away looking to recover.
MacMoir is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Malone blocks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacMoir!
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacMoir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacMoir misses with a wild combination.
MacMoir misses with the combination.
Kyle MacMoir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacMoir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
MacMoir falls off balance throwing a combination

so Malone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malone stands and steps away. MacMoir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but MacMoir pushes him off.
And MacMoir tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacMoir throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

MacMoir gets tackled into the cage by Malone. Malone maintains the clinch.

Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
MacMoir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malone holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
MacMoir being controlled here momentarily.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone is working hard here to advance position.
MacMoir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.
MacMoir wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
MacMoir feints a jab promting Malone to slip. MacMoir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick.

Malone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacMoir's half guard.
Malone is trying to control the action in half guard but MacMoir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle MacMoir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacMoir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacMoir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacMoir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malone.
Malone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacMoir manages to circle out of the way.
MacMoir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As MacMoir tries to get set, Malone tries to push him back and clinch up but MacMoir manages to avoid the attempt.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacMoir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Malone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malone fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Malone manages to break the clinch.
MacMoir slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacMoir fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacMoir manages to circle out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMoir throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacMoir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Malone has managed to clinch.
Malone tries to pull guard but MacMoir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMoir is looking to control Malone's arms but Malone gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacMoir has his back to the cage.

Malone jumps into guard, dragging MacMoir to the mat.
Malone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Erin Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone controls MacMoir momentarily but MacMoir frees himself.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMoir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malone 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.
Malone has his hands on MacMoir's head, controlling the position.

MacMoir stands and steps away. Malone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
MacMoir throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left and a right from MacMoir both land. Nice combination.
MacMoir keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from MacMoir does no damage.
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
Kyle MacMoir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacMoir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Malone counters by clinching up.

Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone dodges the punch combination from MacMoir.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but MacMoir breaks away and moves out of range.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from MacMoir.
Malone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacMoir manages to circle out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacMoir.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but MacMoir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacMoir throws a counter combo.
MacMoir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacMoir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacMoir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Malone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erin Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle MacMoir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacMoir 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle MacMoir!