PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Moriarty (ranked 6221 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessi Quick (ranked 6177 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!

Moriarty
vs
Quick

192 cm
23
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Moriarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jessi Quick!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moriarty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Quick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Moriarty misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quick is defended easily by Moriarty.
Moriarty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quick.
Sloppy strikes from Quick. Those never looked like landing.
Moriarty misses with a looping right.
A big right from Moriarty misses.
And Quick tries to counter it with a takedown but Moriarty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Moriarty feints and as Quick raises his hands in defense, Moriarty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moriarty controlling from the top position.
Moriarty lands a couple of digs.
Moriarty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriarty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moriarty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moriarty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moriarty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quick's head.
Moriarty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moriarty stops Quick from standing up.
Moriarty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moriarty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Quick trying to control the position.
Moriarty works over Quick with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moriarty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moriarty postures up and lands a big shot to Quick's brow.
Quick wants to sweep here but Moriarty controlling him for the moment.
Quick looks winded!
Moriarty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moriarty chips away with some ground and pound.
Moriarty trying to control the position from guard on top but Quick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moriarty connects with a couple of short punches.
Moriarty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moriarty passes Quick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moriarty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriarty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moriarty lands strikes from half guard.

Quick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moriarty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moriarty slips a nice elbow through Quick's hands, connecting with Quick's forehead.
Moriarty not doing much here.
Moriarty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Quick is rocked!
Moriarty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moriarty working Quick over with strikes.
Moriarty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moriarty has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moriarty landing shots from mount.
Moriarty controlling from the full mount.
Moriarty breaks from Quick's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Moriarty 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.

Moriarty feints and as Quick raises his hands in defense, Moriarty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moriarty scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick wants to sweep here but Moriarty controlling him for the moment.
Moriarty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moriarty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moriarty stands up over Quick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Christopher Moriarty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moriarty working some strikes from top position.
Quick is still in real trouble! Can Moriarty finish him?
Moriarty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Quick seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moriarty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Moriarty trying to control the position from guard on top but Quick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriarty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moriarty gets to his feet and stands over Quick, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Quick felt that one! Moriarty unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Quick from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Moriarty!
A victorious Christopher Moriarty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.