PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abi Algiorno (ranked 3590 p4p, 3116 weight class) and Mike Moyles (ranked 423 p4p, 381 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Algiorno
vs
Moyles

181 cm
27
155
3 - 4 - 0

176 cm
21
159
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abi Algiorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Moyles!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyles misses with a hook. Algiorno ducked under it nicely.
Moyles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moyles blocks a leg kick.
Algiorno lands a high kick!
Algiorno throws out a leg kick but Moyles moves out of range and Algiorno only half commits.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Algiorno slips a jab from Moyles.
Moyles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws a lazy right hand but Algiorno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Algiorno tries to clinch up
and Moyles counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Algiorno avoids the body shot from Moyles.
We've been told by Algiorno's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Algiorno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moyles throws a series of punches but Algiorno avoids them all with ease.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moyles digs a good body shot into Algiorno's ribs.
A low kick lands for Algiorno.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Algiorno. Moyles shrugs it off though.
Moyles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
A big right from Moyles misses.
Moyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno throws a head kick but Moyles moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
Algiorno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moyles if he has to take too many more of those.
Algiorno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moyles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Algiorno at a distance.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Moyles.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Moyles.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moyles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moyles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moyles throws a nice looking combination but Algiorno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moyles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Moyles. Those never looked like landing.
Moyles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Algiorno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moyles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Algiorno rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Algiorno misses.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moyles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Algiorno at a distance.
Moyles's coach down at Ludus Magnus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moyles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moyles lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Algiorno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Algiorno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Algiorno throws a low kick, looking for Moyles's leg but Moyles calmly moves out of range.
Moyles swats away the attempt to clinch by Algiorno.
Moyles lands a jab to Algiorno's midsection.
Moyles misses with a wild body shot.
As Moyles looks to move away, Algiorno throws a big counter combo but Moyles just gets out of the way.
Moyles with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moyles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moyles misses with a hook to the body
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Moyles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moyles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Algiorno doesn't seem bothered though.
Moyles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moyles misses with a hook.
Algiorno motions for Moyles to come forward. Algiorno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moyles misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Moyles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moyles.
Moyles keeps the fight on the outside.
Moyles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Algiorno rushes Moyles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyles tries to throw a body punch but Algiorno avoids it by throwing Moyles back against the cage.

Moyles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moyles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Moyles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moyles misses with a two punch combination.
As Moyles looks to move away, Algiorno throws a big counter combo but Moyles just gets out of the way.
Moyles lands a body shot.
Mike Moyles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moyles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Moyles keeps it at a distance.
Moyles lands the left hand.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Moyles misses with a body punch
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Moyles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws out a loose jab but Algiorno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moyles lands a jab to Algiorno's midsection.
Algiorno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moyles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Algiorno has managed to clinch.
Moyles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moyles misses with a short punch on the inside.

Algiorno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Moyles.
Moyles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moyles throws a series of strikes that have Algiorno backpedaling.
A shot to the body from Moyles misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Moyles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moyles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moyles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Algiorno circles away quickly and effectively.
Moyles scores with a hook to the body. Algiorno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
Algiorno slips under a jab.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moyles avoids the head kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moyles checks it well.
Moyles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moyles throws a looping overhand right but Algiorno ducks down to avoid it.

Algiorno drives through and clinches with Moyles against the cage.
Algiorno is trying to break free.
Moyles misses with a body punch.
Moyles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moyles scores with a hook to the body.

Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moyles misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moyles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Moyles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Algiorno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Algiorno thows a leg kick but Moyles checks it
and Moyles counters with a left and a right that stings Algiorno.
Moyles throws a sloppy body shot
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Moyles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moyles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Algiorno circles away quickly and effectively.
Moyles misses with a left hand
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Moyles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moyles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Algiorno.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moyles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moyles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moyles throws a combination that misses
and Algiorno counters with a two punch combo.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch but Moyles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moyles swinging wildly here.
Moyles swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno lands with a kick to the temple. Moyles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Algiorno works over Moyles's head and body with a nice combination.
Moyles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moyles swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyles takes a swing at Algiorno's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Moyles moves his leg out of the way.
Algiorno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moyles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Algiorno was well out of range. Poor timing from Moyles.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moyles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moyles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Algiorno doesn't seem bothered though.
Moyles misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Moyles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Moyles does no damage.
Algiorno takes one to the chin there.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Algiorno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moyles connects with a body shot that sends Algiorno's belly button to the back.
Moyles digs a good hook to Algiorno's body.
Jab by Moyles.
Moyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Algiorno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Algiorno with a nice calf kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moyles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyles lands a right hook to the body.
Moyles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moyles misses with a body punch
and Algiorno counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Moyles.
Moyles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Algiorno's head backwards.
Moyles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Algiorno in his tracks.
Algiorno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moyles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Algiorno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Algiorno swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moyles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moyles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moyles!