PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Moran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Parcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moran
vs
Parcon

185 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Moran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Parcon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Moran has closed the distance and engaged Parcon in a clinch.
Parcon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moran is pressed up against the cage. Parcon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moran down to the mat. Moran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Moran pushes Parcon up against the cage in a clinch.

Moran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parcon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moran.
Parcon can't get the takedown.
Alex Moran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Parcon.

Moran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Moran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Parcon tries to clinch

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moran.

Moran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parcon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moran counters with a head kick. That will keep Parcon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Parcon. Those never looked like landing.

Moran moves into range and clinches up with Parcon.

Moran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parcon tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moran with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moran holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Moran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Moran rushes Parcon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moran lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Moran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parcon throws a series of punches but Moran avoids them all with ease.
Parcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Moran counters by clinching up.
Moran lands a knee to the head.

Moran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Moran closes the distance and clinches.

Moran breaks from the clinch.

Moran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moran gets through Parcon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Moran breaks from the clinch.
Parcon darts in trying to clinch

and Moran counters by clinching up.
Parcon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parcon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moran gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Moran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parcon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Alex Moran has been cut.
Parcon tries to clinch but Moran moves away

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parcon is trying to drag Moran to the mat but Moran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moran taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moran breaks from the clinch.
Parcon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Moran has Parcon up against the cage in a clinch.
Moran crunches a lovely knee into Parcon's ribcage.
Moran connects with a knee to the head.
Moran is breathing heavily.
Moran connects with a nasty looking knee right to Parcon's face.
Moran stops a takedown attempt from Parcon.

Moran manages to break the clinch.

Moran forces Parcon back against the cage and clinches.

Moran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parcon fails to land with a series of punches.

Parcon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parcon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moran wants to clinch up but Parcon keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Parcon does no damage.
Parcon closes the distance looking to clinch

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moran.
Moran connects with a knee to the head.

Moran manages to break the clinch.
Parcon tries to clinch up

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parcon tries for a takedown but Moran manages to get underhooks.
Moran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parcon backwards.

Moran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Moran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Moran'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.

Parcon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Moran rushes Parcon and presses him up against the cage.
Parcon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moran fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Moran clinches.

Moran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parcon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Parcon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parcon looks to clinch

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch.
Moran connects with a nasty looking knee right to Parcon's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcon can't get the takedown.

Moran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parcon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parcon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Parcon.

Moran clinches up with Parcon and pushes him back against the cage.

Moran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parcon misses with a combination
and Moran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parcon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parcon wants to clinch

and Moran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moran is pressed up against the cage. Parcon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moran down to the mat. Moran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alex Moran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Parcon.
Parcon tries to clinch but Moran moves away

and Moran counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moran lands a left hand.
Parcon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parcon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parcon throws a series of punches but Moran avoids them all with ease.

Moran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parcon, pushing him back against the cage.

Moran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alex Moran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parcon tries to bum rush Moran with a series of wild strikes but Moran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Moran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parcon, pushing him back against the cage.
Moran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parcon backwards.
Moran lands an elbow inside that Parcon shrugs off.
A short right from Moran.
Parcon wants a takedown.
Moran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parcon has Moran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parcon tries for a takedown but Moran manages to get underhooks.
Come on Moran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Moran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parcon tries to clinch

and Moran moves into the clinch.
Parcon is working for takedown but Moran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parcon can't get the takedown.
Moran is pressed up against the cage. Parcon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moran down to the mat. Moran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Moran closes the distance and pushes Parcon back into the cage.
Parcon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Moran manages to break the clinch.
Parcon darts in trying to clinch

and Moran counters by clinching up.

Moran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcon throws a combination that misses

and Moran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parcon takes a knee right on the jaw!

Moran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parcon moves to clinch but Moran breaks away

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch.
Parcon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moran prevents a takedown attempt there.

Moran breaks from the clinch.
Moran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parcon darts in trying to clinch

and Moran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parcon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Moran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Moran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Moran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Moran circles away from the clinch attempt

and Moran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moran lands a knee to the body.

Moran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Parcon tries to keep at a distance but Moran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moran.

Moran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Moran rushes Parcon and presses him up against the cage.
Moran pushes Parcon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moran with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parcon can do to turn this around?
Parcon is pressed up against the cage. Moran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parcon down to the mat. Parcon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parcon darts in trying to clinch

and Moran moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moran prevents it.

Moran breaks from the clinch.
Parcon moves to clinch but Moran breaks away

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch.
Moran lands a shot to the body.
Parcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parcon goes for a takedown attempt but Moran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alex Moran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Parcon.
Parcon tries to clinch but Moran moves away
and Moran counters with a good, hard body kick but Parcon shrugs it off.
Parcon misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Parcon does no damage.
Parcon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moran fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parcon throws a right and a left that Moran avoids nicely.
Parcon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parcon.
Parcon wants to clinch

and Moran moves into the clinch.

Moran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parcon tries to clinch

and Moran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moran.
Parcon is working for takedown but Moran is calmly controlling the position for now.

Moran manages to break the clinch.
Parcon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parcon throws a combination that misses

and Moran counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parcon tries to clinch up.
Parcon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parcon throws a series of strikes that have Moran backpedaling.
Parcon throws a nice looking combination but Moran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parcon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parcon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moran counters with a body kick that stops Parcon in his tracks momentarily.
Parcon closes the distance looking to clinch

and Moran counters by clinching up.
Nico Parcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parcon tries to score a body lock takedown but Moran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parcon is working for takedown but Moran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parcon wants a takedown.
Parcon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moran works on Parcon's body with a couple of short punches.

Moran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parcon lands a two punch combo.
Parcon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Moran moves into the clinch.

Moran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parcon throws a series of punches but Moran moves out of range.
A left and a right from Parcon both land. Nice combination.
Parcon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alex Moran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alex Moran is winning the standup battle so far.

Moran closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Moran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moran 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Moran!