PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monsun Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Bangs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bangs has chosen Sparks as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moon
vs
Bangs

195 cm
26
252 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
28
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monsun Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Bangs!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Moon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bangs sneaks back into half guard.
Moon trying to control the action but Bangs is working from the bottom.
Bangs is looking to improve his position.
Bangs is still trying to improve position.
Moon not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bangs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bangs is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon trying to control the action but Bangs is working from the bottom.

Bangs is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Bangs tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
Moon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bangs wants to get back to full guard.
Bangs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Moon not doing much here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bangs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two 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.
Bangs keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but Bangs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Moon is trying to control the position but Bangs postures up.
Bangs won't allow Moon to sweep him here.
Moon has Bangs pulled in close to control his posture.
Bangs wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bangs gets to his feet - Moon follows without any prompting.

Moon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bangs's guard.

Bangs is looking for a triangle but Moon pushes his legs off easily.
Moon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon wants to control from the top but Bangs keeps moving.
Moon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bangs wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon is really struggling to control Bangs but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bangs staying out of range there.
Bangs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bangs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moon as he jumps to the side.
Moon's corner calls for a 1-2. Moon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Lester Bangs has been cut.

Bangs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangs looking for a sweep. Not yet Bangs, not yet.
Moon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monsun Moon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Bangs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bangs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lester Bangs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangs fails to land the takedown.
Moon misses with a hook
and Bangs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bangs scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Moon there.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangs moves away.
Bangs slips under a jab from Moon.
Bangs shoots in but Moon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bangs works Moon's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangs.
A telegraphed right hand from Moon misses the target.
Moon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangs circles away.
Moon with a nice cross.
Bangs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bangs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangs shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but Bangs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monsun Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Bangs.
Nice sprawl there from Moon as Bangs shoots in.
Monsun Moon is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangs moves away.
Bangs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Bangs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bangs lands in his opponent's guard.
Bangs slips nicely into half guard.
Moon trying to control from the bottom.

Bangs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moon sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Bangs 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. Bangs eventually gives up the hold.
Moon tries to get to full guard but Bangs has control of the leg.
Bangs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moon is doing well to control the position and prevent Bangs from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bangs wants to pass the guard but Moon is defending well.
Moon is holding on to half guard well.
Moon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moon.
Bangs preventing the sweep.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Bangs from controlling successfully.
Bangs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bangs passes Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bangs.
Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangs is one step ahead there.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Bangs from controlling successfully.
Moon has control of Bangs's left arm, preventing Bangs from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Bangs from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moon tries to move into range but Bangs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Bangs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lester Bangs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Moon throws a body punch but Bangs moves out of range.
Bangs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bangs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moon tries to avoid it but Bangs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moon to the ground. Moon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moon throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangs.
Bangs throws a head kick that misses.
Bangs tries to clinch but Moon moves out of range.
Moon throws a shot from downtown. Bangs moves away and avoids it.
Bangs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester Bangs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon connects with a single shot there.
Moon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangs. That snapped Moon's head back.
Moon throws a body punch but Bangs moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangs fails with the takedown
and Moon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangs throws a series of punches but Moon moves out of range.
Bangs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moon throws out the jab.
Bangs throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bangs thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangs throws a series of punches but Moon avoids them all with ease.
Moon misses the jab.
Bangs tries to close the distance and clinch but Moon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bangs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moon looks to land a right hand but Bangs moved out of range.
Nice cross by Bangs.
Bangs throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily.
Bangs moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.
Moon is looking to score with low kicks.
Bangs connects with an inside leg kick.
Moon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moon lands with a hook. Bangs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bangs enables Moon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bangs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moon trying to control but Bangs is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Bangs preventing the sweep.
Bangs tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Bangs slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Moon.
Bangs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bangs is working away from the top position though.

Bangs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bangs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bangs's back!
Bangs is trying to break free.
Moon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Moon lands strikes to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangs wants to escape the position.

Moon looking to break Bangs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bangs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Moon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bangs tries to escape the position.
Moon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bangs takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Moon wants to control but Bangs manages to buck him off and is now in Moon's guard! Nice work there by Bangs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Monsun Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monsun Moon!
After winning the bout, Monsun Moon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.