PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rene Moldt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Spielberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moldt
vs
Spielberg

179 cm
23
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
283 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rene Moldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Spielberg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spielberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moldt circles away.

Spielberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spielberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moldt is working to get back to half guard.
Moldt wants to hold on but Spielberg pushes him away.
Spielberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moldt is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moldt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spielberg tries to control but Moldt wriggling away.
Moldt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moldt tries to get out of the position.
Moldt is desperately trying to improve his position but Spielberg has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Spielberg has eaten all the pies!
Moldt blocking the ground and pound.
Moldt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spielberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spielberg avoids the attempt from Moldt to control.
Spielberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moldt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moldt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rene Moldt just wasn't active enough.

Moldt rushes Spielberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spielberg jumps guard but Moldt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spielberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moldt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rene Moldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Spielberg.

Moldt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spielberg is looking for a sweep. Moldt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spielberg has hold of Moldt's hands but Moldt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moldt wants to pass the guard but Spielberg is defending well.
Spielberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moldt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spielberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spielberg trying to control the position here.
Moldt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moldt advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moldt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moldt moves nicely into side control.
Moldt content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moldt scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Moldt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moldt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spielberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spielberg.
Moldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spielberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moldt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moldt chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moldt stands and throws Spielberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moldt takes a little break here. Spielberg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Spielberg is looking to regain half guard here but Moldt keeps moving and retains side control.
Spielberg is trying to escape the position but Moldt is controlling the position.
Moldt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spielberg for as long as he can get away with.
Moldt working the ground and pound.
Spielberg is trying to escape the position but Moldt is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moldt working the ground and pound from side control.
Spielberg prevents Moldt from moving into mount.
Spielberg is looking to regain half guard here but Moldt keeps moving and retains side control.
Spielberg is being controlled here.
Spielberg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Moldt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spielberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Moldt stalls from top position.
Moldt working away.
Rene Moldt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spielberg is looking to regain half guard here but Moldt keeps moving and retains side control.
Moldt landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moldt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spielberg!
Moldt content just to control the position here.

Moldt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moldt with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spielberg is squirming around, avoiding Moldt's attempts to control the action.
Spielberg tries to lock up and control but Moldt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Moldt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Spielberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Moldt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moldt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moldt throwing shots but Spielberg is blocking nicely.
Moldt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Moldt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moldt is controlling the pace.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Moldt here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moldt trying to pass the guard but Spielberg defending well.
Spielberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moldt stays in close to Spielberg's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spielberg keeping moving, preventing Moldt from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rene Moldt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moldt is defended easily by Spielberg.
Moldt tries for a takedown but Spielberg circles away easily

and Spielberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spielberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Moldt is retaining full guard.
Moldt trying to strike off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moldt working a defensive guard here.

Moldt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spielberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spielberg forces his way into half guard.
Spielberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spielberg is looking to take a break and control but Moldt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moldt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spielberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spielberg's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moldt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spielberg just trying to survive but Moldt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moldt is hanging on to Spielberg's back as he tries to escape.
Steven Spielberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rene Moldt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spielberg turns into Moldt and is now in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rene Moldt.
Well Moldt 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Moldt!