PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Colaiuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moon
vs
Colaiuta

186 cm
20
197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Colaiuta!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colaiuta tests Moon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colaiuta throws a right hand that Moon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moon also avoids with ease.
Terry Colaiuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but Colaiuta shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Colaiuta.
Moon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colaiuta.
Moon avoids the head kick by Colaiuta.
Colaiuta looks to land a combination. Moon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Colaiuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Colaiuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Moon. That snapped Colaiuta's head back.

It looks like Terry Colaiuta has been cut.
A jab from Moon misses.
Colaiuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moon.
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colaiuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moon throws a right and a left that Colaiuta avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colaiuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moon counters with a right hand to the body.
Colaiuta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Moon lands a left and a right that send Colaiuta crashing to the mat, dazed. Moon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Colaiuta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colaiuta misses with a double jab

and Moon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Colaiuta's guard now.
Colaiuta is still in real trouble! Can Moon finish him?
Moon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colaiuta seems to have recovered his senses.
Moon sitting in guard here, content to control.

Moon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moon pushing down on Colaiuta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is taking a breather. Colaiuta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moon is trying to control. Colaiuta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon works his way into side control.
Moon advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colaiuta blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moon has control of Colaiuta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Colaiuta regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Moon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Colaiuta has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Moon's lack of action.

That's four 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.
Moon wants to pass to mount but Colaiuta is defending the position.
Moon passes to full mount!
Colaiuta is squirming around, avoiding Moon's attempts to control the action.
Colaiuta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Colaiuta is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Moon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Colaiuta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Colaiuta cracks Moon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colaiuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moon circles away quickly and effectively.
Colaiuta falls off balance throwing a combination

and Moon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moon is trying to control. Colaiuta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Moon seems to be looking for submissions.
Moon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colaiuta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Colaiuta wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moon seems to be working for a kimura but Colaiuta defends the submission attempt.
Colaiuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colaiuta tries to kick Moon off but Moon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colaiuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Colaiuta throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Colaiuta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colaiuta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moon counters with a solid body kick.
Moon scores with a jab to the body.
Dwayne Moon is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon avoids the head kick by Colaiuta.
Colaiuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moon punishes Colaiuta's body with a nice straight punch.
Colaiuta is breathing heavily.
Colaiuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moon throws a series of punches but Colaiuta moves out of range.

Moon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moon postures up in Colaiuta's guard and throws a big left but Colaiuta blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Colaiuta keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Colaiuta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Moon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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.
Colaiuta misses with a double jab

and Moon counters with a shoot takedown. Colaiuta fights it but they end up in guard.

Moon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Colaiuta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Colaiuta has escaped and now he's on top!

Moon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colaiuta defends well.
Colaiuta advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Colaiuta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. Colaiuta eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Moon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terry Colaiuta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Colaiuta misses the jab.
Colaiuta tries to bum rush Moon with a series of wild strikes but Moon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colaiuta scores with a three punch combo!
Moon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colaiuta throws a hook but Moon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colaiuta stalks Moon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moon's face. Moon staggers backwards, shaken.
Moon looks to land a combination but Colaiuta avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Colaiuta misses.
Moon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Moon.
Some wild striking there from Colaiuta.
Moon misses with a combination
and Colaiuta counters with a one-two to the body.
Colaiuta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moon checks it well.
Colaiuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colaiuta slips a jab and a cross from Moon.
Moon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moon misses with a double jab
and Colaiuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Colaiuta misses with a double jab

so Moon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colaiuta wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Colaiuta keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Colaiuta is keeping the position.
Colaiuta is looking to stand up but Moon isn't so interested in that idea.
Moon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Colaiuta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moon has Colaiuta in his guard.

Moon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colaiuta defends well.
Colaiuta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colaiuta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moon's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Colaiuta is working for a kimura but Moon is defending it quite comfortably.
Moon is staying active underneath Colaiuta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Colaiuta is looking for a kimura but Moon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colaiuta to get the leverage.
Terry Colaiuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwayne Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moon is looking to control Colaiuta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moon avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terry Colaiuta.
Well Moon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Moon!