PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by marienhof. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Moore
vs
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein

181 cm
19
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein off to one side.
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Georges Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
No luck for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with that takedown attempt.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
Moore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries for a takedown but Moore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore scores with the left hand. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein knows he should have avoided that one.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is defended easily by Moore.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein avoids the body shot from Moore.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Moore.
Moore stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moore.
Georges Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moore scores with a body shot.
Moore lands a head shot.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore looks to land a combination but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein avoids it well.
Good shot there by Moore.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a jab.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moore is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Moore lands a jab to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's midsection.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein off to one side.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Moore lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein closes the distance and clinches up with Moore, looking for a takedown. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein pushes Moore against the cage but Moore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moore lands with a cross.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore misses with the combination.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein checks a low kick from Moore.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Moore.
Moore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moore thuds a left hand into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein drops his hands momentarily and Moore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moore lands a lovely overhand right.
Moore tries to bum rush Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a series of wild strikes but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moved out of range.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moore circles away.
Georges Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Georges Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Georges Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore tests Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the side of the head.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is just out of range.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moore.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
Moore cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes one on the button.
Moore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore takes a swing at Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein avoids the body shot from Moore.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Moore finds it's way through Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's defenses.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moore takes a swing at Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Moore scores with a hook.
Moore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moore!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the side of the head.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Moore jabs at Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein closes the distance and clinches up with Moore, looking for a takedown. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein pushes Moore against the cage but Moore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moore digs a good hook to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moore dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on that attempt.
Moore stuns Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Georges Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein somewhat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moore!
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to de liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails with the takedown.
Moore lands a jab to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's midsection.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves away.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Moore is now in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard. A big mistake from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein there, giving up the dominant position!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moore puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.

Moore stands up out of the half guard.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore throws a chopping leg kick but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is working away from the top position though.
Moore desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein can do to turn this around?
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moore!

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moore has worked his arm free - good work by Moore!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein swings around for an armbar but Moore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moore uses it to pass to side control.

Moore stands up and beckons Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to his feet.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moore 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25

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