PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anotonio The Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Nightmare is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Indestructible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Moore
vs
The Nightmare

189 cm
21
234 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anotonio The Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore checks a low kick from The Nightmare.

The Nightmare shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Nightmare was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moore is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Moore tries to hold on but The Nightmare pushes him away.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Nightmare avoids the attempt from Moore to control.
The Nightmare controlling the position easily from mount.
Moore tries to hold on but The Nightmare pushes him away.
Moore is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nightmare looking to control but Moore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Nightmare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moore wants to control but The Nightmare is having none of it.

The Nightmare has control of Moore's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moore regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Nightmare looks gassed!
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moore tries to improve his position but instead The Nightmare has taken his back!
Moore trying to control the hands but The Nightmare won't let him.

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.
Moore wants to escape the position.
The Nightmare throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Moore!
Moore is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by The Nightmare.

The Nightmare patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The Nightmare is hanging on to Moore's back as he tries to escape.

The Nightmare tightening his grip on Moore, looking for the choke.

The Nightmare working for a choke but Moore is defending well.
Moore is really stuck here.

The Nightmare working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Moore is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Moore takes a big shot to the side of the head.

The Nightmare has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Moore! Can he survive? No! He's out! The Nightmare gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anotonio The Nightmare!