PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livem Moom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Livem Moom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Moom
vs
Vega

198 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Livem Moom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Vega!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moom looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Moom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vega blocks a head kick by Moom.
Moom tries to clinch up.
Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moom defends it nicely.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Moom shows good takedown defense.
Livem Moom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Vega.

Moom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vega on his heels. He'll look to pass Vega's guard now, I'm sure.
Moom tries to stand but Vega is controlling from the bottom.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moom is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moom wants to stand but Vega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Livem Moom wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Vega gets caught flat footed, as Moom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moom wants to stand but Vega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Moom stands and steps away. Vega gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moom shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vega fails with the takedown.
Moom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moom tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Moom has a takedown stuffed.
Moom misses with a takedown attempt

and Vega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moom is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vega should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega wants to stand but Moom has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vega is trying to control. Moom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vega is working away from the top position though.
Vega is trying to control. Moom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vince Vega hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Moom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vega is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moom is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vega can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Moom has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Livem Moom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vega drives through with a takedown into Moom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moom is trying to keep Vega in close.
Vega tries to stand but Moom is controlling from the bottom.
Vega passes Moom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Livem Moom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moom tries to kick Vega off but Vega keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vega is thwarting Moom's attempts to control the position.
Moom tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vega pulls his head out easily.
Moom trying to control from the bottom.
Vega is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Moom wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega trying to control but Moom is working from the bottom.

Moom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vega defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega trying to control but Moom is working from the bottom.
Vega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vega connects with a couple of short punches.

Moom pushes Vega off and scrambles back to his feet.
Moom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega avoids the head kick by Moom.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moom takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.

Moom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vega to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Moom is looking for a triangle but Vega pushes his legs off easily.
Moom is looking to sweep but instead, Vega has passed into half guard.
Moom wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vega is working for a submission of some sort.
Moom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moom.
Moom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Vega drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moom dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vince Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Moom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Moom gets the takedown into side control.
Vega tries to escape but Moom is in control.
Moom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moom controls the position.
Vega tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vega is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom is landing with strikes from the back.
Moom tries to get the hooks in deep but Vega pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Moom.
Moom trying to control.

Moom working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moom patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Moom lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The referee is taking a good look at Vega as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Moom!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moom is trying to stick to Vega's back but Vega is turning into Moom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vega.
Vega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vega being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moom working a defensive guard but Vega manages to pass into side control anyway.

Vega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vega's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking to work some ground and pound but Moom has wrist control.
Moom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Moom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vega has passed into half guard!
Moom striking from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Livem Moom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moom 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Livem Moom!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Livem Moom!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Livem Moom!

Livem Moom wins by unanimous decision!