PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro De Pacas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cathal Mooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro De Pacas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

De Pacas
vs
Mooney

169 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Balco Boys - Hilo

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro De Pacas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cathal Mooney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Pacas throws a right hand that Mooney ducks under and follows up with a left that Mooney also avoids with ease.
Mooney tries to clinch but De Pacas is having none of it.
Mooney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

De Pacas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mooney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mooney looking to pass the guard.
Mooney is pushing down on De Pacas's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Pacas is fighting to maintain full guard but Mooney has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooney is looking to take a break and control but De Pacas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mooney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Pacas is not content to let Mooney control the position.
Mooney content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Mooney postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for De Pacas to stand up.
Mooney looks gassed!
Mooney fails with a takedown attempt.
Mooney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Pacas as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Pacas has a takedown stuffed.
De Pacas misses with a takedown attempt
and Mooney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro De Pacas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Pacas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mooney decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Pacas's guard.
De Pacas throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.

Mooney stands and steps away. De Pacas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from De Pacas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mooney is looking to clinch.

Mooney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for De Pacas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mooney stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mooney doesn't succeed with the takedown

and De Pacas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mooney's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Pacas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mooney is pulling down on De Pacas's head. It's preventing any offense from De Pacas, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal Mooney dominated that round.
That's time! De Pacas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Pacas misses with a takedown

and Mooney decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Pacas's guard.
De Pacas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Mooney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pedro De Pacas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mooney looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mooney gets to his feet. De Pacas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mooney swings for the body but De Pacas moves out of range.
De Pacas throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mooney counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Pacas trying to control but Mooney postures up.
Mooney wants to control but De Pacas is keeping him busy.
Mooney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mooney content to control rather than advance.
De Pacas is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mooney takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mooney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Pacas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mooney stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
De Pacas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mooney.
Mooney with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Pacas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Mooney closes the distance and pushes De Pacas back into the cage.
Mooney tries to pull guard but De Pacas won't allow it.
Mooney prevents the takedown attempt.
Mooney tries to pull guard but De Pacas won't allow it.
Pedro De Pacas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Mooney.
De Pacas gets underhooks to prevent Mooney's takedown attempt.

De Pacas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - De Pacas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

De Pacas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mooney to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mooney stands and steps away. De Pacas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mooney clinches up against the cage.
De Pacas tries to pull guard but Mooney holds him up against the cage and eventually De Pacas drops back down to his feet.
De Pacas is working for takedown but Mooney is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mooney tries to pull guard but De Pacas holds him up against the cage and eventually Mooney drops back down to his feet.
De Pacas is trying to break the clinch but Mooney has him pressed against the cage.
De Pacas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mooney wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Pacas looking for a takedown.
Mooney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Pacas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mooney tries to stall but De Pacas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal Mooney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mooney wants to clinch up but De Pacas keeps it at a distance.
Mooney tries for a takedown but De Pacas circles away easily
and De Pacas counters with a stiff right hand.
De Pacas fails with the takedown

and Mooney counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mooney thows a big elbow that misses.
Mooney content to stall in guard here.

De Pacas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mooney is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooney slips nicely into half guard.
De Pacas is staying active underneath Mooney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mooney performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Pacas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mooney passes to side control.

That's two 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.

Mooney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
De Pacas moves in looking to clinch but Mooney pushes him off.

Mooney feints and as De Pacas raises his hands in defense, Mooney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mooney controlling from the top position.
De Pacas wants to sweep here but Mooney controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mooney looking to sit in guard and control but De Pacas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four 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.

Mooney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Pacas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Pacas throwing strikes but missing.
Pedro De Pacas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mooney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Pacas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathal Mooney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mooney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal Mooney!