PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Moore (ranked 25405 p4p, 25544 weight class) and Petr Stukov (ranked 586 p4p, 602 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moore
vs
Stukov

182 cm
19
212
0 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
222
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peyton Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petr Stukov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore sizes up Stukov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov misses with the body kick
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore checks a low kick from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov connects with a single shot there.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Stukov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stukov's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stukov eats them both and turns towards Moore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stukov blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Stukov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Stukov misses.
A punch combination from Stukov misses.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Moore throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Stukov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore slips under a jab from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stukov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
A lazy left from Stukov finds it's target.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Moore slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Stukov digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stukov's hands.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore throws a leg kick but Stukov moved away.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Stukov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Moore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stukov.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stukov doesn't seem phased though.
Moore defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Stukov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
Stukov misses the body punch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Stukov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Stukov misses.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Stukov off the cage and back into range.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov scores with a jab. Moore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
A swing and a miss from Stukov.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore blocks a jab.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Stukov works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Stukov takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
Stukov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov misses the jab.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Stukov. Beautiful body shot.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Moore throws a series of punches but Stukov avoids them all with ease.
Stukov blocks a jab.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Stukov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore thuds his right hand into Stukov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Stukov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stukov scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Moore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Moore settles back down.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Stukov counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Stukov is out of range.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore lands with a cross.
Moore moves away from the strike by Stukov.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Moore throws a right and a left that Stukov avoids nicely.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stukov throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Stukov throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stukov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stukov tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Jab by Moore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Moore checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stukov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stukov scrambles back to his feet.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore misses with a hook.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
Stukov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Moore.
A jab from Moore misses.
Stukov misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore moves forwards but Stukov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov slips a jab from Moore.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peyton Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Stukov misses with a looping right.
Stukov needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stukov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Stukov is rocked!
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Moore takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stukov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Stukov throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Stukov connects with a body shot.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.
Stukov tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stukov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stukov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Moore cracks Stukov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moore has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stukov to stand back up!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petr Stukov.
Well Stukov 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
Petr Stukov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.