PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aurelio Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rivera
vs
Moore

172 cm
19
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aurelio Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Moore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivera gets caught flat footed, as Moore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera is adopting a defensive guard.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moore wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera lands a head kick!
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera controlling the position.

Rivera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moore stacks Rivera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moore!
Moore working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Moore are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Moore controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rivera isn't going anywhere.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.

Moore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore controls Rivera momentarily but Rivera frees himself.
Rivera wants to get up but he can't break Moore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Moore dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Moore gets a double leg takedown into Rivera's guard.
Moore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rivera's guard.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Moore is proving a slippery customer.

Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rivera working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control the position.
Ryan Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Moore working a defensive guard here.
Rivera works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivera won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
Rivera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera distracts Moore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rivera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rivera, into his guard.

Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rivera has his hands on Moore's head, controlling the position.

Rivera has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four 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.
Rivera has control of Moore's left arm, preventing Moore from doing any damage.

Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivera pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rivera gets caught napping as Moore dives in and scores a takedown. Rivera manages to retain guard.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Moore postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Moore shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moore wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rivera gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moore controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wanted to stand there but Rivera had control of the position.

Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rivera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moore is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rivera.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Rivera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moore's best efforts.
Rivera is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera trying to control but Moore postures up.
Moore wants to stand but Rivera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Rivera looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera managing to control the position.
Moore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore being controlled here momentarily.

Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore pushing down on Rivera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Moore!