PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moore (ranked 394 p4p, 186 weight class) and Thiago Thiago (ranked 61 p4p, 32 weight class). Moore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat. Thiago Thiago acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Moore
vs
Thiago

195 cm
32
220
21 - 21 - 0

193 cm
35
215
26 - 17 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Moore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Moore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Thiago.
Moore wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moore trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thiago manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Moore looking for subs off his back but Thiago has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thiago manages to get himself to full guard.

Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
Moore is looking to advance position but Thiago has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Moore can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling from the full mount.
Moore is trying desperately to improve position.
Thiago controlling his opponent.
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Thiago manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moore to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to break free.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Moore wants to escape the position.
Moore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moore is looking to get back to full guard here but Thiago has managed to pass to side control instead.
Moore tries to bench press Thiago off him but Thiago keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore trying to remain calm as Thiago controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Moore throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thiago to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Thiago throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore lands with a straight right. Thiago didn't see that one coming.
Thiago staying out of range there.
Thiago throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.

Moore is rocked!
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore glances at the clock... BAM! Thiago nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Moore crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Moore is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A victorious Thiago Thiago thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Carl Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.