PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Moore (ranked 1118 p4p, 810 weight class) and Roy Hinkle (ranked 168 p4p, 125 weight class). Hinkle has chosen 3 Hour Tour as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moore
vs
Hinkle

182 cm
20
212
5 - 5 - 0

189 cm
26
210
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 5 - 5 - 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roy Hinkle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Hinkle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moore swings for the body but Hinkle moves out of range.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Hinkle has a takedown stuffed.
Hinkle fails to land the takedown.
Hinkle shoots and misses
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peyton Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Hinkle.
Hinkle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Hinkle persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Hinkle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinkle fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Hinkle is just out of range.
Hinkle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Hinkle with an uppercut!
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinkle.
Hinkle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hinkle counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hinkle.
Hinkle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle tries to score with some ground and pound. Moore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moore is trying to escape the position but Hinkle is controlling the position.
Hinkle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinkle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moore takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Moore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Hinkle trying to control the position but Moore is working away.
An elbow from Hinkle crashes against the mat.
Hinkle in side control, throwing shots but Moore defends.
Hinkle trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hinkle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hinkle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moore to see if he's OK.
Hinkle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moore some visible discomfort.
Moore is being controlled here.
It looks like Hinkle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hinkle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moore to see if he's OK.
Hinkle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moore to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Hinkle.
Moore parries the strikes from Hinkle easily there. Hinkle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moore to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hinkle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moore is avoiding damage well.
Moore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hinkle connects with a decent elbow.
Hinkle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hinkle working away.
Hinkle is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinkle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hinkle staying calm.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hinkle scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peyton Moore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hinkle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peyton Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Hinkle misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Peyton Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hinkle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Hinkle with that takedown attempt.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Hinkle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hinkle can do to turn this around?
Jab from Moore.
Hinkle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Hinkle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peyton Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Hinkle.

Hinkle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Hinkle wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore struggling a bit here.
Roy Hinkle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hinkle controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinkle scoring with punches from side control.
Hinkle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hinkle lands some shots froms side control.
Hinkle wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Hinkle cracks Moore with a big right hand but Moore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moore struggling a bit here.

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.
Hinkle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hinkle is working Moore over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moore parries the strikes from Hinkle easily there. Hinkle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moore to escape.
Moore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hinkle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moore some visible discomfort.
Moore trying to remain calm as Hinkle controls from the top position.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hinkle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hinkle is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinkle scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle landing a few strikes.
Hinkle wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Hinkle controls the position.
Hinkle wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Hinkle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hinkle working away.
Hinkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hinkle grinds an elbow into Moore's temple.
Moore sneaks back into half guard.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Hinkle has control of the leg.
Hinkle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hinkle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hinkle working the head and body with strikes.
Hinkle passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hinkle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Hinkle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Hinkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hinkle just manages to avoid it.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Hinkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hinkle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moore throws a leg kick that misses.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore connects with a jab.
Hinkle shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peyton Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Hinkle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinkle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Roy Hinkle has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Hinkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hinkle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Hinkle slips the punch.

Hinkle shoots in and gets a takedown into Moore's guard.
Hinkle prevents Moore from getting back to his feet.
Hinkle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hinkle is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hinkle wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Hinkle wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore is looking to wear down Hinkle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Hinkle fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Hinkle shoots for a takedown but Moore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a low kick but Hinkle avoids it.
Hinkle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
Hinkle looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Hinkle fails with the takedown
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Hinkle takes one to the side of the head.
Moore with a hook.
Hinkle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hinkle.
Hinkle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roy Hinkle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore throws a body kick that misses

and Hinkle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Hinkle is very close to passing his half guard.
Hinkle trying to mount his opponent but Moore defends it.
Hinkle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
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!
Hinkle is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.
Hinkle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hinkle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moore to regain full guard.
Hinkle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
Roy Hinkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hinkle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Peyton Moore!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Peyton Moore!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Peyton Moore!

Peyton Moore wins by unanimous decision!
Peyton Moore decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.