PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Ragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moon's choice of entrance music: Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix. Eric Moon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ragon
vs
Moon

207 cm
18
270 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

212 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitch Ragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Moon!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ragon wants to clinch but Moon slips to the side

and Moon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moon.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragon is retaining full guard.
Moon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ragon wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragon's head.
Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moon seems to be looking for submissions.
Moon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Moon decides to return to a standing position.
Ragon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragon wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragon moves to clinch but Moon breaks away
and Moon counters with a head kick. That will keep Ragon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moon dives in and grabs Ragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragon pushes down on Moon's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Moon or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragon which made him look bad.
Mitch Ragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Moon.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moon counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragon tries to clinch

and Moon moves into the clinch.
Ragon misses with a knee strike.
Ragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragon lands an elbow that stopped Moon in his tracks for a moment.
Ragon is pressed up against the cage. Moon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragon down to the mat. Ragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ragon wants to clinch but Moon slips to the side
and Moon counters with a nice leg kick.
Ragon throws a head kick that misses

and Moon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ragon wants to get back to his feet but Moon passes into half guard.
Ragon is breathing heavily.
Moon is keen to just control but Ragon is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moon is looking for a kimura but Ragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moon to get the leverage.

Moon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ragon is just riding it out for now. Moon eventually gives up the hold.
Moon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Moon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragon has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moon on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moon is taking a breather. Ragon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Moon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Moon dominated that round.
That's time! Ragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ragon misses with a head kick.
Mitch Ragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragon wants it to stay on the feet.
Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragon darts in trying to clinch
and Moon counters with a nice body shot.
Ragon closes the distance looking to clinch

and Moon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Ragon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragon to keep the fight standing.

Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitch Ragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragon tries to land a body kick

and Moon counters by clinching up.
Ragon can't find room to land a body shot as Moon controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragon.
Ragon tries to throw a body punch but Moon avoids it by throwing Ragon back against the cage.
Ragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Moon breaks from the clinch.
Moon tries to land a front kick but Ragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ragon tries to clinch

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragon misses with a punch to the body.
Ragon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Ragon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Moon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ragon closes the distance but Moon moves to the side
and Moon counters with a low kick, right behind Ragon 's knee.
Ragon tries to clinch

and Moon counters by moving into the clinch.
Moon jumps guard but Ragon stands there with Moon around his waist. Moon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mitch Ragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Moon.
Ragon throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Ragon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ragon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ragon tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
Ragon tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Moon avoids the elbow strike from Ragon, against the cage.
Moon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragon tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Ragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon tries for a takedown but Ragon manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon is trying to pull guard but Ragon has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragon throws an elbow that misses.
Moon wants a takedown but no success here.
Ragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon dodges an elbow strike from Ragon.
Moon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragon misses with a body punch.

Moon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragon wants to clinch
and Moon counters with a body kick that stops Ragon in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Ragon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ragon misses with a head kick.
Ragon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moon counters with a nice leg kick.
Ragon moves to clinch but Moon breaks away

and Moon moves into the clinch.
Moon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moon is looking for a takedown.
Ragon tries to throw a body punch but Moon avoids it by throwing Ragon back against the cage.
Moon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mitch Ragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Moon.
Ragon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.

It looks like Eric Moon has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ragon misses with a punch to the body.
Ragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
Ragon misses with an elbow over the top.
Ragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Moon won't allow it.
Moon can't get the takedown.
Ragon misses with a knee strike.
Ragon misses with a knee to the head.
Ragon tries to work over Moon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moon has him pressed against the cage.
Ragon looking to throw knees to the head but Moon is blocking nicely.
Mitch Ragon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragon misses with a knee to the head.

Moon jumps guard and drags Ragon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ragon wanted to stand there but Moon had control of the position.

Moon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ragon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moon's guard.

Moon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon 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.

Moon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragon defends well.
Ragon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moon is proving hard to escape from.
Moon working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ragon escapes and throws Moon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Eric Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon wants to control but Ragon postures up.
Moon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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 Mitch Ragon.
I think Ragon 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Ragon!