PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Moradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moradon has chosen Bundy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Werdum has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Renato Werdum has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Werdum
vs
Moradon

192 cm
22
275 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Moradon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moradon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Moradon tenderised Werdum's leg. Werdum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Werdum shoots and misses
enabling Moradon to counter with a crisp jab.
Moradon misses the jab.

Werdum pushes Moradon up against the cage in a clinch.

Moradon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moradon trying to pass the guard but Werdum defending well.
Moradon works his way into full mount!
Moradon lands a big shot there that rocks Werdum but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moradon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Werdum?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moradon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Moradon tries to control but Werdum wriggling away.

Moradon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Werdum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moradon avoids the attempt from Werdum to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moradon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moradon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Werdum is in a horrible position here. Moradon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moradon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Werdum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moradon lands a heavy elbow.

Werdum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moradon.
Moradon lands a nice shot to the head.
Moradon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moradon with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moradon with shots to the head and body - Werdum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moradon breaks from Werdum's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moradon with shots to the head and body - Werdum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moradon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moradon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Moradon connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moradon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Werdum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moradon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Werdum's face.
Werdum is in a horrible position here. Moradon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moradon working Werdum over with strikes here.
Moradon scoring with strikes but Werdum is staying in there.
Moradon unloads with some shots from mount but Werdum bucks and avoids them well.
Moradon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Moradon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Werdum regains half guard.
Werdum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Werdum has his foot on Moradon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moradon works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moradon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Werdum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moradon landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Werdum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moradon defends it easily.
Moradon postures up in Werdum's guard and throws a big left but Werdum blocks it.
Werdum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moradon.
Werdum trying to keep a closed guard but Moradon is proving a slippery customer.
Moradon passes Werdum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moradon trying to control from half guard but Werdum is working away.
Moradon slips a nice elbow through Werdum's hands, connecting with Werdum's forehead.
Werdum gets back to full guard.
Moradon trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.

Werdum wriggles free and stands up.
Gregor Moradon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moradon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Werdum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moradon counters with an inside leg kick.
Werdum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Renato Werdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moradon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Werdum eats them both and turns towards Moradon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moradon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Werdum moves out of range as Moradon throws a body kick.
Moradon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Werdum.
Moradon throws a right hand that misses

and Werdum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moradon tries to get to full guard but Werdum has control of the leg.

Werdum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Moradon dominated that round.
That's time! Werdum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Moradon misses with a low kick as Werdum jumps back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moradon.

Moradon clinches with his opponent.
Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moradon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moradon stalling.
Moradon stalling in the clinch but Werdum improves position.

Moradon has Werdum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moradon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Werdum tumbling to the mat - Moradon dives into Werdum's guard.
Moradon wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
Moradon tries to free his leg and advance position but Werdum is retaining full guard.
Gregor Moradon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moradon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moradon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moradon cracks Werdum with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moradon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moradon wants to pass the guard but Werdum is keeping the position.
Moradon postures up.
Werdum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moradon!
Moradon is looking to get to half guard.
Moradon wants to control but Werdum is having none of it.
Moradon is looking to improve his position but Werdum isn't that keen on the idea.
Moradon tries to hold on but Werdum postures up.

Werdum working for a guillotine from mount but Moradon is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Werdum is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moradon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moradon shrugs it off.
Moradon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Werdum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moradon.
Moradon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Werdum wants to sweep here but Moradon controlling him for the moment.
Moradon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moradon scoring with punches from side control.
Moradon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Moradon.
You can see the frustration on Werdum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moradon is putting a hurting on Werdum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Moradon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Werdum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Werdum gets full guard.

Werdum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moradon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Werdum trying to control the position.

Werdum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moradon defends well.
Moradon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moradon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Werdum working for a triangle but Moradon defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moradon scoring with some ground and pound.
Moradon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Moradon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Werdum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Werdum doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Werdum is looking for a triangle but Moradon pushes his legs off easily.
Moradon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Werdum's head.

Werdum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moradon is aware though and is defending well.
Werdum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Werdum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Werdum is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moradon is surviving well by controlling Werdum's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Werdum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Werdum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moradon misses with a low kick as Werdum jumps back.
Werdum ducks under a wild hook from Moradon.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Moradon circles away easily
and Moradon counters with an outside leg kick.
Moradon cracks Werdum with an open hand slap.
Werdum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moradon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moradon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Moradon fails to land.
Moradon misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moradon throws an elbow but misses.
Moradon goes for a takedown attempt but Werdum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moradon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Moradon.
Moradon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Werdum with a poor takedown

and Moradon moves into the clinch.
Moradon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Come on Moradon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Werdum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moradon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moradon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moradon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Werdum is defending well for now.
Moradon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moradon throws an elbow but misses.
Moradon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Werdum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moradon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moradon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

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.
Moradon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moradon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Werdum pulls guard effortlessly.

Moradon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moradon controlling from the top position.
Moradon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Werdum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Werdum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moradon is one step ahead there.
Moradon tries to free his leg and advance position but Werdum is retaining full guard.

Moradon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moradon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Werdum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Werdum seems to be working for a kimura but Moradon defends the submission attempt.
Moradon keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Werdum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Werdum wants to work for an arm triangle but Moradon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moradon looking for submissions off his back.
Moradon is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Werdum is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moradon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Werdum.
Moradon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moradon seems keen to control Werdum's posture.
Moradon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Werdum is one step ahead there.

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 Renato Werdum.
I think Werdum 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Werdum!