PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaz Moore (ranked 24804 p4p, 5939 weight class) and Andrei Aphelion (ranked 674 p4p, 609 weight class). Andrei Aphelion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Moore
vs
Aphelion

190 cm
19
190
4 - 5 - 0

181 cm
21
154
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

EFC Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Aphelion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aphelion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moore backs up against the cage.
Aphelion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Aphelion has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore tries to work over Aphelion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion tries to clinch up.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aphelion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
Aphelion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Aphelion. Those never looked like landing.
Aphelion connects with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aphelion lands with a nice body kick.

Aphelion clinches up against the cage.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Aphelion.

Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aphelion cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Moore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aphelion lands with an overhand left.
Aphelion throws a head kick that misses.
Aphelion lands a front kick.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Aphelion looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but Aphelion just gets out of the way.
Aphelion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aphelion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aphelion avoids it really well and circles away.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Aphelion.
Aphelion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Aphelion takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Aphelion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore moves out of range as Aphelion throws a body kick.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aphelion moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Aphelion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Aphelion lands a damaging elbow.
Moore is pushing Aphelion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aphelion gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aphelion!
Moore avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aphelion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aphelion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aphelion is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.

Aphelion gets a clinch.

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

Aphelion darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.

Aphelion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Moore throws an elbow that misses.
Aphelion scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aphelion throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.

Aphelion forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
Aphelion lands a body punch.
Aphelion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aphelion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moore misses with some punches.
Aphelion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Aphelion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aphelion wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aphelion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aphelion throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aphelion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Moore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moore trying to control the action but Aphelion is working from the bottom.
Aphelion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moore.
Moore fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aphelion is avoiding damage well.
Moore throws an elbow but Aphelion slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aphelion tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position.
Aphelion is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Moore has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Moore are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore misses with the ground and pound.
Moore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aphelion struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Aphelion is right now.
You can see the frustration on Aphelion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moore tries to score with some ground and pound. Aphelion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aphelion is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Aphelion moves into the clinch.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Aphelion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aphelion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aphelion obliges.
Aphelion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moore's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aphelion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Aphelion.
Aphelion lands a body punch.

Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aphelion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aphelion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick lands for Aphelion.
Aphelion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aphelion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Moore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Aphelion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aphelion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aphelion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Aphelion tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but Aphelion manages to avoid the attempt.

Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Aphelion scores with a hook to the body.
Aphelion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moore up against the cage.
Moore tries to work over Aphelion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Aphelion.

Moore drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aphelion wants to stand but Moore has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Aphelion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aphelion tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aphelion cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aphelion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Aphelion.
Good exchange - Aphelion coming out on top.
Aphelion tries to clinch up.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aphelion lands a nice shot that snaps Moore's head back.
Aphelion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Aphelion does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aphelion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aphelion tries to clinch up.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aphelion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moore's head.
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick lands for Aphelion.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aphelion has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
Aphelion lands a body shot.
Aphelion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moore's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aphelion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aphelion lands a left hand.
Aphelion blocking some punches.
Moore working aggressively here.
Aphelion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Aphelion.

Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion lands a head shot.
Aphelion lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aphelion darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion letting Moore take a breather here.

Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Aphelion gets a clinch.

Aphelion breaks the clinch.
Aphelion throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Aphelion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aphelion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaz Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aphelion stuffs the takedown.
Aphelion scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Aphelion really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aphelion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aphelion misses with a series of wild punches.
Aphelion throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Aphelion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aphelion throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aphelion defends it nicely.
Aphelion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion pushes Moore away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aphelion scores with a jab to the body.

Aphelion closes the distance and clinches.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore working aggressively here.
A short left from Aphelion.

Aphelion breaks the clinch.
Aphelion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Aphelion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aphelion lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore misses with an elbow over the top.
Aphelion lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
A short uppercut from Aphelion.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion tries to clinch up.
Aphelion catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aphelion.
Aphelion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.
Aphelion throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Well,Moore is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Aphelion closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Aphelion connects with a knee to the head.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aphelion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aphelion.
Moore dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Aphelion.
Moore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aphelion smiles and moves away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aphelion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moore eats them both and turns towards Aphelion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion lands a nice looking body shot.
Aphelion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaz Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Aphelion.
Aphelion blocks the body kick.
Aphelion lands with a kick to the temple. Moore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Aphelion rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aphelion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aphelion works on Moore's body with a couple of short punches.

Aphelion manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Aphelion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aphelion 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!

Andrei Aphelion wins by unanimous decision!
Andrei Aphelion was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.