PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Moore (ranked 3136 p4p, 4824 weight class) and Slaine Aruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moore
vs
Aruna

169 cm
21
140
0 - 0 - 0

152 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slaine Aruna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a takedown
and Aruna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt
and Aruna counters with a straight right hand.
Moore misses with a takedown

and Aruna counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aruna's elbow.
Aruna has Moore pressed against the cage.
Moore can't get the takedown.

Aruna lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aruna stands up and waves to Moore to follow him.

Aruna dives in and scores a takedown into Moore's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Aruna stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Aruna has taken the fight to the clinch.

Aruna breaks from the clinch.
Moore doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Aruna counters by clinching up.
Moore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aruna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aruna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aruna but Aruna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aruna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Aruna sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Aruna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Aruna decides to stand back up. Aruna steps back and let's Moore get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aruna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aruna lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown. Aruna tries to sprawl out of it but Moore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aruna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aruna thows a left - swing and a miss!

Aruna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aruna throws a strike aimed at the side of Moore's head but Moore avoids it well.
Aruna lands a few punches from side control.
Aruna is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aruna throws an elbow but Moore slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Aruna seems content to control.

Aruna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aruna is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aruna thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slaine Aruna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aruna gets a clinch.
Aruna tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.

Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Aruna. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
A punch combination from Aruna misses.

Aruna drives through with a takedown into Moore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moore wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Aruna manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Slaine Aruna has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruna is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.
Moore tries to roll over but Aruna keeps him under control.
Aruna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aruna prevents Moore from improving his position.
Aruna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aruna is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aruna lands a heavy elbow.

Aruna is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moore!
Aruna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Aruna controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Aruna keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aruna is trying to control the position but Moore postures up.
Aruna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aruna is keeping the position for now.
Aruna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moore is now in half guard.
Moore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Aruna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Slaine Aruna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aruna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aruna wants it to stay on the feet.
Aruna tries a head kick but it misses.

Aruna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Moore throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Aruna shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aruna showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aruna trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Aruna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Aruna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore keeping control of the position.
Aruna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moore!

Aruna jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Moore is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Moore and Aruna has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aruna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moore's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Moore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aruna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aruna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aruna wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aruna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moore trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aruna circles away.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moore tries to clinch but Aruna moves out of range.
Aruna shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Aruna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Moore rushes Aruna and presses him up against the cage.
Moore is trying to drag Aruna to the mat but Aruna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aruna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aruna blocks it with crossed arms.

Aruna pulls guard.
Dylan Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaine Aruna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aruna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slaine Aruna.
Well Aruna 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Slaine Aruna!
Dylan Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry to the fans for letting you down tonight. tonight wasn't my night but i promise i will be back soon, and better than ever. '.