PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Figueroa (ranked 24681 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seychelle Moon (ranked 6512 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano Figueroa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Figueroa
vs
Moon

155 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

172 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luciano Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seychelle Moon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moon 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.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet but Moon passes into half guard.

Moon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Figueroa is just riding it out for now. Moon eventually gives up the hold.

Figueroa looking for submissions off his back.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Figueroa tries to kick Moon off in order to stand up. Moon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon is chipping away with strikes.
Figueroa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet but Moon drags him back down.
Moon trying to control the position but Figueroa is working away.
Moon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Figueroa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Figueroa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Figueroa is trying to improve his position.
Figueroa is trying to work for a sweep but Moon has mounted him!
Figueroa is trying to stand.
Moon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon trying to control but Figueroa is having none of it.
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon looking to finish with strikes here!
Figueroa is desperately trying to improve his position but Moon has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueroa gets back to half guard.
Figueroa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon wants to free his trapped foot but Figueroa is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Figueroa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Moon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueroa's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Figueroa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Figueroa is trying to break the clinch but Moon is controlling him.

Figueroa manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Moon drags the fight down to the ground.
Moon has a closed guard, preventing Figueroa from standing up.

Figueroa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Figueroa has Moon in his guard.

Moon wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Figueroa. That's going to slow Moon down.
Seychelle Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Figueroa tries to sprawl but Moon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Moon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Figueroa defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seychelle Moon 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.

Moon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Figueroa on his heels. He'll look to pass Figueroa's guard now, I'm sure.
Moon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moon trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.

Figueroa pushes Moon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Moon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moon showed some decent athleticism there.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.

Figueroa with the active half guard here but Moon passes nicely into side control.
Moon takes a little break here. Figueroa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Figueroa is trying to stand up here but Moon is controlling him well.
Figueroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Moon is working for a submission of some sort.
Figueroa throws a strike from the bottom but Moon passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Figueroa!
Figueroa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moon punching from mount but Figueroa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon looking to finish Figueroa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Figueroa!
Figueroa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Figueroa is looking to escape.
Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon prevents Figueroa from getting the reversal.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Figueroa is looking to escape.
Figueroa tries to buck Moon off but he can't manage it.
Figueroa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Figueroa is working hard here to advance position.
Moon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Figueroa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa regains half guard.
Figueroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Figueroa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moon.
Figueroa pushes Moon off looking to stand but Moon dives back in and keeps control.
Figueroa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moon passes Figueroa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Figueroa looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Moon manages to pass to side control.
Figueroa is trying to buck Moon off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seychelle Moon 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!

Moon dodges the punch combination from Figueroa.

Moon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Figueroa!

Figueroa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figueroa thows a left - swing and a miss!

Moon shoots in and bounces Figueroa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa is looking to stand up but Moon isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving.
Moon prevents Figueroa from getting back to his feet.

Figueroa working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Moon moves into the clinch successfully.

Moon tightens his grip and picks Figueroa up, before dumping him to the ground. Figueroa manages to land in guard.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figueroa gets full guard.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Figueroa is keeping the position.
Figueroa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moon's guard.

Moon pulls Figueroa in close to prevent any damage.

Moon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figueroa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figueroa is standing up over Moon. Moon looks to escape but Figueroa dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries to buck Figueroa off but Figueroa is having none of it.
Moon keeps trying to improve his position.
Figueroa is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Figueroa trying to control from Moon's half guard. Moon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Figueroa is looking to stand up but Moon won't let him.
Moon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Figueroa has passed into side control.
Moon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon sneaks back into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seychelle Moon!
A victorious Seychelle Moon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.