PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Moia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGarry
vs
Moia

175 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien Moia!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGarry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
An elbow from McGarry crashes against the mat.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGarry.
Moia parries the strikes from McGarry easily there. McGarry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moia to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from McGarry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGarry working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McGarry working the ground and pound but Moia is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from McGarry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Moia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGarry.
McGarry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Moia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry with the ground and pound but Moia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McGarry connects with a couple of short punches.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Moia blocks nicely.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGarry throws a strike but Moia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGarry has his foot on Moia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moia works his way back into a safe position though.

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moia is aware though and is defending well.

McGarry has his foot on Moia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moia works his way back into a safe position though.
Moia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Moia from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

McGarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

McGarry has his foot on Moia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moia works his way back into a safe position though.

McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moia is aware though and is defending well.
Moia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moia trying to control but McGarry is working from the bottom.

McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moia wants to pass the guard but McGarry is keeping the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Damien Moia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moia wants to clinch up but McGarry keeps it at a distance.
McGarry moves out of range as Moia strikes.
McGarry blocks a head kick by Moia.

Moia clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Moia.

It looks like Leo McGarry has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on McGarry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGarry trying to stall but Moia improves his position.
Moia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moia.
McGarry tries to break the clinch but Moia is controlling the position.
McGarry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moia prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGarry.
Moia tries to clinch but McGarry moves out of range.

McGarry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Moia blocks nicely.
McGarry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Moia blocks nicely.
McGarry looking to pass the guard.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarry landing with the ground and pound.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGarry chips away with some ground and pound.
Moia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGarry trying to move into half guard but instead Moia has managed to sweep!

McGarry working for a triangle but Moia defends it easily.
Moia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Moia from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moia defends well.
Moia won't allow McGarry to sweep him here.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McGarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moia defends it easily.
Moia wants to control from the top but McGarry keeps moving.
Moia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

McGarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.

McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McGarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moia stays in close to McGarry's body and controls the position.

McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGarry wants to sweep here but Moia controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo McGarry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McGarry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moia to the mat! Moia manages to get full guard.
McGarry throws and elbow that misses. Moia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Moia!

McGarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGarry swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Moia from controlling successfully.

McGarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Moia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Moia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

McGarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moia defends well.

McGarry is looking for a triangle but Moia pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

McGarry looking for a guillotine here but Moia defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

McGarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moia defends it easily.
Moia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moia trying to control but McGarry is working from the bottom.

McGarry working for a triangle but Moia defends it easily.
Moia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moia passes into side control.
McGarry tries to buck Moia off but Moia is having none of it.
Moia trying to control the position but McGarry is working away.
Moia is staying tight to McGarry's torso, preventing him from escaping.

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.
McGarry throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Moia trying to control the action but McGarry is working from the bottom.

Moia is working to tighten is grip on McGarry's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McGarry has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Moia is really squeezing tight and eventually McGarry passes out! Moia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damien Moia!