PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardell Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McDunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDunn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lost In Forever-P.O.D.. Ricardell Moore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Moore
vs
McDunn

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardell Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McDunn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore looks for a takedown but McDunn sprawls well.
McDunn lands a jab-cross combination.

McDunn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDunn is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDunn lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
McDunn is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
McDunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Moore is trying to stand.
McDunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDunn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore is trying to stand.
McDunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDunn content to control rather than advance.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ian McDunn wasn't active enough on the ground.
McDunn tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn scores with a body shot.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
McDunn dodges the punch combination from Moore.

McDunn has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.

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

McDunn has managed to clinch.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore tries to stall but McDunn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDunn gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moore wants to control from the top but McDunn keeps moving.
McDunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

McDunn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moore off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A lazy left from McDunn finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDunn cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
McDunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

McDunn instigates a clinch.
McDunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDunn walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardell Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDunn punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Moore shoots and misses
enabling McDunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

McDunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian McDunn dominated that 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.

McDunn lands with a good body shot.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDunn throws a low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore moves out of range as McDunn throws a body kick.
McDunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
McDunn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDunn duly obliges.
McDunn lands a right hook to the body.
Moore looks for a takedown but McDunn sprawls well.
McDunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like Ricardell Moore has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Moore.
McDunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDunn cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
McDunn lands a jab-cross combination.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDunn lands a body shot.

McDunn rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
McDunn is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from McDunn, against the cage.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDunn up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on McDunn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDunn is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
McDunn is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore misses with the head strike.

Moore manages to break the clinch.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - McDunn had a free shot at his head there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDunn can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to pull guard but McDunn won't allow it.

McDunn gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

McDunn pushes Moore off and gets back to his feet.
McDunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDunn scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDunn.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardell Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore tries to clinch up.

Moore tries to sprawl but McDunn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McDunn is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
McDunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian McDunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardell Moore's cut.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McDunn has managed to clinch.
Moore tries to pull guard but McDunn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDunn lands a nice looking body shot.
McDunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from McDunn.
Moore tries to clinch but McDunn is having none of it.

McDunn drives through with a takedown into Moore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore wants to stand up but McDunn is controlling him.
McDunn is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Moore keeping moving, preventing McDunn from controlling successfully.
McDunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDunn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ian McDunn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Good exchange - McDunn coming out on top.
McDunn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moore rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDunn pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
McDunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDunn is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
McDunn is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore has McDunn pressed against the cage, preventing McDunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.

Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moore backs up against the cage.
Ian McDunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ian McDunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDunn throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDunn.
McDunn scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDunn, right into the meat.

McDunn forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
McDunn can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
McDunn tries to break free but Moore pushes him back against the cage.
McDunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDunn gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moore tries to lock up and control but McDunn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDunn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McDunn working for a submission but Moore is keeping him at bay.
McDunn controlling from mount.
Ricardell Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian McDunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDunn 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McDunn!
Ian McDunn 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.