PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Mooney (ranked 24119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pixy Sitx (ranked 3173 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mooney
vs
Sitx

154 cm
23
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

150 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Mooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pixy Sitx !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitx tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mooney attempts a counter takedown but Sitx avoids it well and moves away.
Sitx misses with a head kick.
Sitx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sitx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Sitx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mooney is trying to control the position but Sitx postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooney has control of Sitx 's left arm, preventing Sitx from doing any damage.

Mooney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mooney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mooney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitx is aware though and is defending well.
Sitx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sitx stopping the sweep attempt from Mooney.
Mooney has Sitx pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitx passes Mooney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mooney wants to improve his position but Sitx is controlling well.
Mooney is staying active underneath Sitx , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sitx takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mooney is doing well to control the position and prevent Sitx from advancing to side control.

Mooney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitx pulls his head out easily.
Sitx not doing much here.

Mooney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sitx is on him like a limpet, forcing Mooney back against the cage.

Sitx pulls Mooney into guard.
Sitx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sitx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitx has Mooney pulled in close to control his posture.
Mooney landing some decent shots from guard.
Sitx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pixy Sitx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mooney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sitx wants to stand back up but Mooney manages to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitx is trying to improve his position.
Sitx looks winded!
Sitx struggling a bit here.
Mooney working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mooney gets to mount! Sitx was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sitx is in a horrible position here. Mooney smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Franklin Mooney will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sitx looking to score a takedown here. Mooney is defending well but Sitx drives through and ends up in Mooney's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mooney manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mooney trying to land knees to the body.
Mooney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sitx has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mooney tries to land a knee to the head but Sitx blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Mooney's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sitx turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sitx manages to end up in side control.

Mooney throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pixy Sitx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mooney has taken the fight to the clinch.

Sitx has picked Mooney up - he's going for a ride! Sitx dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Mooney kicks Sitx off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitx moves to clinch but Mooney breaks away

and Mooney counters with a shoot takedown. Sitx fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitx is breathing heavily.
Mooney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mooney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Mooney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mooney.
Sitx scores with a head kick. Mooney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mooney manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitx on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitx 's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sitx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mooney passes into half guard.
Mooney 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.
Mooney performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mooney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitx can do to turn this around?
Sitx trying to control but Mooney postures up.
Mooney slows the pace down in half guard.
Mooney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitx is trying to maintain the position but Mooney is very close to passing his half guard.
Mooney is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mooney goes for a double leg but Sitx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitx continues to drive forward.

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

Mooney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mooney lands a high kick!

Mooney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sitx tries to kick Mooney off in order to stand up. Mooney Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Mooney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mooney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitx pushes Mooney off but Mooney dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Sitx 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitx trying to control but Mooney flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sitx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mooney lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mooney controlling the positon.
Sitx is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Franklin Mooney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitx tries to escape the position.

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.
Sitx is trapped and Mooney is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sitx is taking damage to the body and head.
Mooney not allowing Sitx to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mooney landing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooney trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sitx doesn't escape.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Franklin Mooney!