PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Moore (ranked 4699 p4p, 419 weight class) and Harry Wilson (ranked 7191 p4p, 530 weight class). Harry Wilson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Moore
vs
Wilson

177 cm
19
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edmond Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moore's half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.

Wilson is working for a kimura but Moore is defending it quite comfortably.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wilson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

Moore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wilson has picked Moore up and slammed him! Moore can't keep hold of the triangle and Wilson manages to pass to side control!
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore prevents Wilson from moving into mount.
Moore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilson's best efforts.
Moore wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Moore seems content to control.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Moore is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilson pushes Moore off looking to stand but Moore dives back in and keeps control.

Moore seems to be looking for submissions.

Moore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moore's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Wilson 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.

Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.

Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a strike but Moore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilson passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Moore is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.

Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Wilson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moore escapes and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wilson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moore's guard! Nice work there by Wilson!
Wilson wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moore 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.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilson working Moore over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilson advances nicely into full mount.
Moore is working to get back to half guard.
Wilson lands with some strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Wilson trying to control but Moore is having none of it.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore gets back to half guard.

Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moore is not content to let Wilson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moore is looking to improve his position.
Moore tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wilson looking to finish with strikes here!
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moore has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wilson's lack of action.
Wilson is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Moore manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Edmond Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Wilson!
Harry Wilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.