PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kane (ranked 4019 p4p, 4938 weight class) and Frank Moreno (ranked 458 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.

Kane
vs
Moreno

182 cm
25
225
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreno somewhat.
Moreno swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Moreno should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane working over Moreno with some ground and pound. Moreno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moreno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is in trouble now - Kane has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane scoring with strikes but Moreno is staying in there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moreno wants to control but Kane is having none of it.
Moreno taking shots to the head.

It looks like Frank Moreno has been cut.
Moreno tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Moreno has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Kane lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.

Moreno fending off the submission attempt from Kane.

The cut above Frank Moreno's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Kane trying to control.
Kane just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kane's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Moreno tries to escape but Kane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Moreno is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kane scores with punches from the back.
Moreno trying to control the hands but Kane breaks the grip.
Moreno tries to roll but Kane sticks to his back.

Moreno showing good submission defense here.
Kane keeps control of the position as Moreno tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kane keeps control of the position easily here as Moreno tries to buck him off.
Moreno tries to escape but Kane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Kane tightening his grip on Moreno, looking for the choke.

Kane looking to break Moreno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moreno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kane will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Moreno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moreno is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kane connects with a nice short shot to Moreno's temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Moreno's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clark Kane!